Everything about the E-Car Days Wels
The E-Car Days are the major electric car show held as part of the Energiesparmesse at the Wels Exhibition Centre. Hotel Ploberger is just a few minutes' walk away – with garage, breakfast and quiet rooms in the centre.
Hotel, tickets, parking and accommodation
What are the E-Car Days?
The E-Car Days are the major electric mobility area of the Energiesparmesse in Wels –
and the meeting point for everyone who wants to experience, compare and test-drive electric cars live.
In a dedicated hall, manufacturers, dealers and energy partners present electric mobility in its full breadth – from the vehicle to the complete system behind it.
Represented are current electric vehicles of leading brands – from the compact city car through family models to electric commercial vehicles.
The range extends from
the large car show through photovoltaics, energy storage, wallboxes and charging infrastructure to energy management and smart-home solutions.
This makes the E-Car Days appealing to beginners and experienced e-mobility users alike – private and professional.
The E-Car Days take place as part of the Energiesparmesse / WEBUILD in Wels – all information on the overall event can be found there.
What can I expect at the E-Car Days?
A remarkable feature is the holistic approach: the E-Car Days show not just vehicles, but the complete system behind them – how photovoltaics, energy storage, charging infrastructure and the electric car work together, from the power on your own roof to use on the road.
In the test area, electric cars can be experienced first-hand, while manufacturers, dealers and independent experts are available for personal advice and well-founded comparisons.
As the E-Car Days are part of the Energiesparmesse, a longer stay in Wels is worthwhile for many visitors – electric mobility and energy topics during the day, a relaxed evening in the old town and a short, convenient trip to the exhibition grounds. Visitors from Bavaria, Germany, Lower Austria and Styria in particular like to combine the visit with a stay in the centre of Wels.
What's on at the E-Car Days?
A key part of the experience is the supporting programme around electric mobility.
In the Electric Corner, expert talks and discussions take place, in the Demo Corner test drives and live experiences await, and a Kids Corner provides a family-friendly programme around e-mobility.
Central questions are answered, such as: which electric car suits me? How do I charge at home and on the road? How do a PV system, storage and an electric car work together – and what subsidies are available?
Opening hours of the E-Car Days
The E-Car Days take place as part of the Energiesparmesse over several days at the Wels Exhibition Centre.
The exact dates and daily opening hours of the current edition are published by the organiser on the official website.
As the E-Car Days are embedded in the extensive programme of the Energiesparmesse, allow plenty of time for a complete tour. Anyone travelling from further afield is best advised to plan a stay with an overnight and to stay centrally, so the journeys to the fair remain short.
Tickets and admission
Admission to the E-Car Days is included in the Energiesparmesse ticket.
Tickets are usually available in advance online and at the box office; the current admission prices and reduced categories are published by the organiser on the official website.
To avoid the queues, use the advance sale and arrive early.
Getting to the E-Car Days
By car
Wels lies directly on the A1 Western Motorway and is easy to reach from Vienna, Salzburg, Linz and Munich.
By train
Wels station is one of Austria's most important railway hubs.
From there, visitors reach the city centre and the event areas within a few minutes.
By plane
Linz Airport is around 20 minutes from Wels and offers good connections for international guests.
Parking at the Wels Exhibition Centre
Visitors benefit from numerous parking options in Wels.
Garage at Hotel Ploberger
Guests staying at Hotel Ploberger enjoy a particular advantage:
The public car park at Kaiser-Josef-Platz connects directly to the hotel.
The car can stay there while you travel to the fair comfortably on foot or by the public transport that runs from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the exhibition grounds.
Exhibition car parks
During the E-Car Days, exhibition car parks are available around the grounds.
For an event of this scale, an early arrival or the use of public transport is recommended, as traffic volumes are high.
City-centre location
Thanks to the hotel's central location, many routes can be covered comfortably on foot.
The E-Car Days with your dog
Some visitors would like to bring their dog.
As part of the Energiesparmesse, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead.
As the E-Car Days are well attended, particular care is required when handling your dog. The organiser's current rules on lead requirements and access should be checked briefly on the official website before your visit.
If you arrive with a dog, Hotel Ploberger is a good choice: dogs are warmly welcome on request.
This makes it easy to combine the visit with a stay in the centre of Wels – with short distances and green spaces nearby for the daily walks.
The E-Car Days with childre
The E-Car Days are an experience for the whole family.
A dedicated Kids Corner offers a family-friendly programme around e-mobility, while electric cars invite you to look and discover.
The spacious grounds leave ample room for a relaxed tour with the whole family.
For the stay in Wels, the central location of Hotel Ploberger is an advantage: short distances, no long drives and a quiet retreat after an eventful day at the fair.
Where to stay during the E-Car Days?
For a fair visit over several days in particular, the choice of accommodation makes the difference.
A central location in the Wels old town brings several advantages:
- short distances between hotel,
- fair and city centre,
- restaurants and cafés within walking distance for the evening,
- no daily search for parking at the grounds and
- a relaxed wind-down after a long fair day.
Anyone who doesn't want to drive back from an industrial estate in the evening, but is right in the city instead, gains noticeably in rest –
and arrives refreshed on the next fair day. After an intensive day at the E-Car Days, the breakfast at Hotel Ploberger is a relaxed start the next morning before heading back to the fair.
Hotel Ploberger – 8 minutes' walk to the E-Car Days
Hotel Ploberger is only around 650 metres from the event areas.
Most areas of the Wels Exhibition Centre can be reached in about 8 minutes on foot.
If you prefer public transport, there is a connection running directly from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the fair.
As a family-run house in its fourth generation, the hotel is a place where fair visitors, families and business travellers recover after an intensive day at the fair. The quiet, air-conditioned rooms sit in the middle of the city yet sheltered from the bustle. The sauna and fitness area invites you to recharge after a long day, and the generous breakfast buffet with regional products can be enjoyed in the garden on request. If you arrive in your own electric car, it is best to ask the hotel directly about the available charging options.
Your advantages at a glance:- quiet, air-conditioned rooms in the heart of Wels
- generous breakfast buffet with regional products – in the garden on request
- sauna and fitness area for recovery
- public car park with direct lift access to the hotel
- 24-hour access to the hotel
- free Wi-Fi throughout the house
- restaurants, cafés and the Wels old town right outside the door
After a day among electric cars, test drives and energy talks, guests enjoy the calm of the house while still reaching everything important on foot.
For business travellers who visit Wels regularly, Hotel Ploberger – for example as a seminar hotel in Wels – is a familiar address too.
What are FAQs about the E-Car Days in Wels?
What are the E-Car Days?
The E-Car Days are the major electric mobility area of the Energiesparmesse in Wels. In a dedicated hall, electric cars, charging infrastructure, photovoltaics and energy management are presented.
Where do the E-Car Days take place?
At the Wels Exhibition Centre in Upper Austria, as part of the Energiesparmesse.
When do the E-Car Days take place?
The E-Car Days are held annually as part of the Energiesparmesse over several days. The current dates are published by the organiser on the official website.
Can I test-drive electric cars?
Yes. In the Demo Corner and test area, visitors can experience and test-drive electric cars. Details are published by the organiser on the official website.
How much is admission?
Admission to the E-Car Days is included in the Energiesparmesse ticket. The current admission prices are published by the organiser on the official website.
Which topics are covered?
Vehicle choice, charging at home and on the road, wallbox, energy storage, the interplay of PV system, storage and electric car, as well as current subsidies.
Who are the E-Car Days for?
For beginners as well as experienced e-mobility users – private and professional, including decision-makers and fleet managers.
How far is Hotel Ploberger from the exhibition centre?
Just a few minutes' walk. Alternatively, public transport runs from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the exhibition grounds.
Is parking available?
Yes. The public car park at Kaiser-Josef-Platz, with lift access to the hotel, is right by the hotel. The exhibition car parks are also available at the grounds.
Can I arrive by train?
Yes. Wels station is an important hub; during the fair there are direct public connections to the exhibition grounds.
Which hotels are near the Wels Exhibition Centre?
Hotel Ploberger is centrally located in the Wels old town, just a few minutes' walk from the exhibition grounds, which makes it particularly well placed for fair visitors.
Which restaurants are nearby?
Hotel Ploberger is in the middle of the Wels old town – restaurants, cafés and bars are within a few minutes' walk.
Can I bring my dog?
As part of the Energiesparmesse, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead; the organiser's rules apply. At Hotel Ploberger, dogs are welcome on request.
Are the E-Car Days suitable for children?
Yes. A dedicated Kids Corner offers a family-friendly programme around e-mobility.
Are there charging points for electric cars at the hotel?
Charging options are available at Hotel Ploberger. It is best to ask the hotel directly for details.
How are the E-Car Days and the Energiesparmesse connected?
The E-Car Days are a dedicated area within the Energiesparmesse. All information on the overall event can be found on our page about the Energiesparmesse / WEBUILD in Wels.