Everything Electric have announced their upcoming Sydney show event will be delayed by six months, moving from its original March dates to September 18–20, citing global uncertainty in the electric vehicle market and concerns about delivering a show at the standard expected by audiences and exhibitors.
In a video message released on YouTube, CEO of Everything Electric Dan Caesar said the decision had not been taken lightly and was the first time in seven years across 22 exhibitions globally, that a show had been postponed outside of COVID.
“Regrettably, and for the very first time after 22 Fully Charged exhibitions globally in seven years, the Everything Electric team has taken the difficult decision to defer its Sydney show by six months.”
Caesar said while most of the “building blocks” for the Sydney event were already in place, they did not believe the March timing would allow them to deliver the quality of experience expected.
“If we feel we can’t deliver a show that is at the standard our audience rightly expect, then we would prefer to defer.”
Everything Electric also pointed to growing uncertainty in the global EV sector as a major factor behind the decision, particularly shifts in policy and manufacturer priorities overseas.
They said recent political changes in the United States had triggered broader hesitancy among global car makers, with many now delaying or scaling back pure electric vehicle launches in favour of hybrids.
“Electrification of energy and transport, but especially of passenger vehicles, has become increasingly contentious… which has created an environment in which global car makers have become even more cautious,” Caesar said.
This had a direct impact on Australia, with several manufacturers reportedly pushing back local launch timelines beyond the original March show window.
Organisers also highlighted local challenges, including the clash with the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne on the same weekend, and the impact of a rival EV exhibition held in Sydney last year that they said had damaged exhibitor confidence.
“The organiser overpromised and underdelivered and with many exhibitors it has clearly damaged confidence in all EV focused events,” Caesar said, referring to the competing show.
While Everything Electric includes a wide range of electrification technologies from solar and batteries to micromobility, the availability of vehicles for test drives remained the core of the event.
With fewer manufacturers ready to participate in March, Caesar said delaying the event was the only way to protect the experience for visitors and exhibitors alike.
The additional six-month lead time will be used to strengthen the event, including partnering with a local Australian exhibition organiser, expanding the B2B industry day, and introducing new features such as a “Future Tech Hub” covering AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles and emerging mobility.
They also announced that Everything Electric Melbourne will not return in 2026, with future Melbourne dates now being considered for 2027.
Despite the delay, Everything Electric stressed their long-term commitment to Australia, noting that Sydney is now their second-largest global audience city, behind only London.
Everything Electric Sydney will now take place at Sydney Showground from September 18–20, 2026.
The Driven is the official communications partner for Everything Electric Sydney and will cover ongoing updates of the event in the lead-up to September.