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01 Nov 2025

Your chance for an electric time - and a cream tea - on Paignton seafront

Ocean event to test drive cars of tomorrow

Electric test drive - Ocean BMW's Gareth Watton, the Mercure's Jason Parry and Chris Thomas from Datal Electrical

Electric test drive - Ocean BMW's Gareth Watton, the Mercure's Jason Parry and Chris Thomas from Datal Electrical

Fancy an electric test drive?

Ocean Group has announced an exclusive Electric Test Drive event on Thursday November 6 at the Mercure Hotel on Paignton seafront. There is an opportunity to test drive a range of innovative BMW and MINI electric vehicles between 10am and 4pm.

Enjoy a test drive experience in one of the following electric vehicles, MINI 3dr, MINI Aceman, BMW iX1, BMW i4, BMW i5, or the BMW iX.

Once you have completed your test drive you will be able to enjoy a complimentary cream tea so that you can soak up your surroundings and contemplate the switch to electric.

This event, hosted by Ocean Group, will cover all the electric questions you may have including charger install by Chris Thomas from Datel Electrical, alongside Gareth Watton from Ocean Torbay BMW and MINI.

Gareth said: "We’re thrilled to showcase our electric line-up. This is a fantastic opportunity for our community to experience the future of driving first hand.”

Attendees will need to pre-book their electric test drives by selecting their preferred model through the link [Book Your Electric Test Drive](https://lnkd.in/eWTYkD7w)

Chris Thomas from Datel Electrical said: “The transition to electric vehicles is not just about sustainability; it's about enhancing the driving experience. We look forward to engaging with our customers at this event and discussing the benefits of going electric.

”Join us as we embrace this exciting shift in automotive technology. “

For more information, contact: Gareth Watton, Head of Business, Ocean Torbaygareth.watton@oceanbmw.com 01803 666666

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