StreetCar Festival in Dundee

27 July, 2026 | Dundee Electric

Dundee will host a brand new StreetCar Festival Scotland, bringing international competition and free family-friendly activities to the city.

This brand-new festival gives everyone the chance to experience the thrill of motorsport up close while discovering the future of sustainable transport. Running alongside the FIA EcoRally Scotland, the event combines international competition with hands-on activities designed for all ages.

On the first day of the StreetCar Festival (Friday, 31st July) you'll witness the spectacular ceremonial start of FIA EcoRally Scotland. This exciting event offers local communities a unique opportunity to watch professional rally crews kick off the competition. The racing flag drops at 7:30pm - don't miss it!

Join us on the second day of the StreetCar Festival (Saturday, 1st August) from 9am to 5pm for a full day of interactive activities, demonstrations and motorsport experiences. Everyone is welcome!

Activities will include:

Free EV passenger rides for anyone over the age of 13 - experience the acceleration, handling and excitement of electric motorsport first-hand
AutoSOLO experiences using your everyday road car - test your car control skills on a safe yet exciting obstacle course
Esports simulators allowing you to experience the thrill of professional racing
EV test drives - explore the latest EVs and discover how affordable, practical and enjoyable driving electric can be.

The StreetCar Festival Scotland is all about making motorsport accessible, welcoming and affordable. It's a rare chance to get up close to drivers, cars and competitions while learning how you can get involved yourself.

Come along, bring your family and friends and discover why thousands of people across Scotland are getting involved in grassroots motorsport and electric vehicle experiences.

Testimonials

“I love my new Nissan Leaf… the forward-thinking city council are at the forefront of the whole electric car revolution”

Lorraine Kelly

“Electric taxis always surprise our customers with how quiet they are. The switch from fuel to electricity has saved us thousands – and it’s clean too!”

There are now a total of 235 electric taxis operating in Dundee which is almost 40% of all taxis operating in the city.

Dundee Taxis

"For over a decade, Dundee City Council has been committed to transforming transportation. Today, Dundee is one of the UK's leading EV cities, with 34% of fleet vehicles being electric. This is facilitated by an extensive network of electric vehicle charging hubs and infrastructure covering the city, and more recently, the incorporation of renewable energy solutions into city projects."

Dundee City Council

“The excellent charging infrastructure in Dundee makes running an electric car very easy. I often plug in to one of the chargers in town, pop to the shops and my Nissan Leaf is fully charged by the time I’m done. I can’t wait to use the charging hubs that are planned across the city.”

Elinor, Dundee

“We are now using an electric car since 2012 and will not go back to a petrol car. The drive is smooth, responsive and quiet. With Dundee getting better and better with chargers in several places, what’s not to like? The car has saved us money compared to the Ford Ka we had before, with currently over 90,000 miles, you can’t tell us it’s not used. Looking forward to the new charging hubs in Dundee.”

Erwin, Alyth

“EVs have only 1% of the moving components, so they’re really reliable. There are EVs that have clocked up over 174,000 miles in three years and only needed a ball bearing replaced. Switching to an EV from a 70mpg hybrid and charging it at home has saved me £500 per year on fuel and maintenance alone.”

Euan, Dundee University graduate

“Our two electric vans have completely transformed our business. Not only have they helped reduced our running costs, but they are much better for the environment and work well with the stop start style of driving that we do on our free pick-up and delivery service. The move over to electric vehicles has been extremely easy due to the excellent facilities for charging in the local Dundee area. We are even considering adding a third electric vehicle to our fleet.”

Laundry On-Line

“Using the EVs with Co Wheels has been a game changer for me. I’m a new driver and it’s been amazing to have access to a range of EVs that I can hire on the spot. It’s also really good knowing that I’m being kind on the environment and that I’m not polluting the air. Using these vehicles has persuaded me to look into purchasing my own EV in the future."

Chloe, Co Wheels user

"We are proud to see our city leading the charge when it comes to electric vehicles. Dundee is one of the most EV-friendly cities in the UK, with a growing network of rapid and accessible charging hubs - you’re never far from a top-up.

From pioneering charging infrastructure to supporting community and council EV adoption, the city is setting a powerful example for others to follow."

Sustainable Dundee Network

“Dundee City Council shows time and time again its commitment to low carbon innovation.

Connected Energy has worked with the Council since 2016 to provide battery energy storage for the City’s charging hubs. The low carbon team at the Council push the boundaries and continuously strives to bring innovative thinking to its charging infrastructure.”

Matthew Lumsden, Connected Energy

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