Electromobility is increasingly becoming part of everyday life: customers can choose from a constantly growing model portfolio of electric vehicles and a variety of innovative charging solutions. The Vienna Electric Days at Heldenplatz provide a unique overview of these topics paired with information about a sustainable, conscious lifestyle and top entertainment for the whole family.
In the previous year, the transformation towards electromobility continued: with 47,621 new registrations (19.9% market share), almost every fifth new vehicle in the last car year was electric (2022: 34,165 new registrations and 15.9% market share). The Vienna Electric Days have set themselves the goal of providing comprehensive information and advice across all brands on the topic of e-mobility, including charging infrastructure, financing and funding, but also addressing a sustainable lifestyle. With a varied combination of innovations from many brands in the areas of e-mobility and energy solutions as well as information, culinary and entertainment, the Vienna Electric Days, with free admission, ensure a lasting impact on the audience and can be seen as a valuable contribution to the European Union’s zero emissions policy .
Concentrated innovation and information take place clearly in one location – Vienna’s prestigious Heldenplatz. Top-class guests from industry, politics and business will also speak on the main stage about their approach to the topics of sustainability and mobility. Attractive program items such as discussion groups and top acts ensure a wide-ranging program at the Vienna Electric Days 2024.
A large number of the vehicles on display can be booked for a test drive directly from Vienna’s Heldenplatz free of charge.
The Austrian Castle Authority and the Vienna Electric Days have worked together with a consortium led by the association IAMTS – International Alliance for Mobility Testing and Standardization
A groundbreaking cooperation is agreed that will advance electric, individual and autonomous driving on Vienna’s historic Heldenplatz. This partnership marks a significant step in the integration of cutting-edge technology into one of Austria’s most important historical sites.
The Austrian Castle Authority, which is responsible for the management and preservation of the country’s architectural heritage, has teamed up with the Vienna Electric Days to enable the integration of electrically autonomous vehicles on Heldenplatz. This historic location becomes the scene of innovative mobility solutions that combine tradition with the future.
Through this cooperation, Heldenplatz will become a testing ground for electrically autonomous vehicles, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the historical splendor of Vienna in a modern and sustainable way. The project aims to improve the efficiency of inner-city transport while preserving the historic character of the site.
It is particularly important for the Austrian Castle Authority to contribute more to climate protection, sustainability and the relief of the Hofburg Vienna area with this project: “Traffic and parking issues, as well as the desealing of the soil in Vienna’s city center, are particularly related to the intensive use of the area the Hofburg Vienna is also a current topic for us. The symbiosis of historical heritage and state-of-the-art technology is of fundamental importance to us. Only by using modern technologies can we guarantee efficient administration and structural support of this architectural heritage at the highest level,” explains castle captain Reinhold Sahl. “The Hofburg Vienna combines 700 years of Austrian history on more than 30 hectares and is therefore a prestige example of Austria’s architectural heritage. With around 90 users, 5,000 employees and around 25 million visitors per year, this city within the city is an important economic factor.”
Christian Lausmann, Managing Director, IAMTS: “As an international organization based in the federal capital, it is a particular pleasure for us that the Austrian Castle Authority, with the help of the consortium, is significantly advancing and supporting an innovative project in the area of individual, autonomous driving. This underlines the importance of Austria as a business location and its expertise in the automotive sector. The expansion of alternative, low-emission and networked mobility offerings will significantly change individual transport in large cities and improve the quality of life of citizens.”
Andreas Martin, Managing Director of Porsche Media & Creative and organizer of the Vienna Electric Days: “The Vienna Electric Days have the clear goal of further driving forward the mobility transition. The event is designed as an open platform for all manufacturers and brands and can therefore be seen as a strong signal for the industry. We are looking forward to being a guest in Vienna for the fourth time. This year, our special thanks go to the Austrian Castle Authority, who are providing us with one of the most beautiful places in the federal capital as part of a cooperation.”
Children and family program:
An extensive program of interactive games is offered for the whole family. A variety of culinary delights and many sustainable delicacies round off the offering.
Presenting Partner:
The presenting partner of the Vienna Electric Days 2024 is the Krone. The “Krone” family stands for sustainability and, as number 1 on the Austrian daily newspaper market, is aware of its responsibility towards people and the environment. For the Kronenzeitung, e-mobility is one of the forward-looking topics in 2024.
Opening times Vienna Electric Days 2024:
Wednesday 11th to Saturday 15th September 2024
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m
Sunday, September 15, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
Vienna Electric Days 2024
Datum: September 11, 2024, 12:00 p.m
Ort: Heroes’ Square
Vienna, Austria