GREENFLEET partners with Cenex for the EXPLORER EV Rally

GREENFLEET and Cenex, the UK's first Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon and Fuel Cell technologies, are joining forces during the highly anticipated EXPLORER EV Rally 2025. This event aims to push the boundaries of electric vehicle (EV) technology and showcase the best in sustainable mobility.

The EXPLORER EV Rally ‘25 is set to take place from 01 - 05 September 2025, covering a diverse and challenging route through some of the UK's most picturesque landscapes. The Rally will feature a range of electric vehicles from leading manufacturers, as well as innovative EV technologies designed to enhance performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

To celebrate the Rally route’s halfway point on 03 September, participants and visitors will have the unique opportunity to engage with those at the forefront of EV innovation at Cenex EXPO, staged at UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground. The EXPLORER EVR Showcase and conference session, allowing visitors the chance to meet the teams and drivers and get first-hand knowledge of the vehicles being driven in the Rally, is a UK first.

Cenex CEO, Robert Evans said, "Cenex Expo is the premier platform where ground-breaking low-carbon vehicles and connected automated mobility innovations come together to shape the future of sustainable transport.

Therefore, we are thrilled to welcome the EV Rally to Cenex Expo on Wednesday, 03 September, as it showcases the real-world capabilities of electric vehicles in action. The Rally’s core themes of Clean Energy and Innovation align perfectly with Cenex Expo’s focus on Net Zero innovation and energy solutions for transport. We look forward to seeing the EV Rally vehicles in our outdoor exhibition and to co-hosting an insightful seminar session on Clean Energy and Innovation. This session will feature expert speakers from the EV Rally teams, offering valuable perspectives on the future of clean mobility."

Rally Event Manager, Colin Boyton commented, “2025 sees the EV Rally embrace a new theme – Clean Energy & Innovation. The Teams will discover new and innovative examples that are helping shape and accelerate e-mobility in UK fleet, and in the middle of it all sees us enter a new partnership with Cenex, who have kindly agreed to host us at their Cenex EXPO event at UTAC Millbrook, on Day 3 of the Rally. With energy solutions and innovation in clean transport at the core of this long-standing event, we’re delighted to be given the chance to showcase real-world EV capability, whilst sharing those experiences at the conference too”.

Partnership Objectives

• Showcase Innovation: The partnership aims to highlight cutting-edge EV technologies and advancements in sustainable mobility solutions.
• Promote Sustainability: By demonstrating the capabilities of electric vehicles, GREENFLEET and Cenex hope to inspire wider adoption of sustainable transport options.
• Engage Communities: The Rally will involve local communities along the route with visits to sustainable energy landmarks, fostering engagement and raising awareness about the benefits of EVs.
• Encourage Collaboration: The event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and enthusiasts to discuss and drive forward the future of electric mobility.

About Cenex and Cenex Expo:

Cenex, the UK's first centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies with assistance from Supporting Partners including the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, the Department for International Trade, the Advanced Propulsion Centre, the Automotive Council, Innovate UK, Zemo Partnership, Zenzic, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, and Connected Places Catapult.
     
Building on the legacy of Cenex-LCV & CAM, Cenex Expo will stimulate ideas and showcase technology, bringing together the people who will deliver the net zero and connected automated mobility future. Cenex Expo 2024 will be hosted at the UTAC Proving Ground in Bedfordshire on 3-4th September 2025. Cenex Expo 2025 | Net Zero & Connected Automated Mobility Event