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Best automotive and EV events in Europe 2027

Desk data for 2027.

Automotive and EV’s European circuit is led by IAA MOBILITY, one of the largest tradeshows in the world, with Automechanika Frankfurt covering the aftermarket and parts side. CES appears in our records but is held in Las Vegas, so it is excluded here.

1Rank

IAA MOBILITY

EV makers, autonomous driving, charge point hardware 7 Sep 2027, Munich 500,000 attendees

One of the world's largest mobility tradeshows, spanning cars, micromobility and EV charging infrastructure.

Why it is hereBy a wide margin the largest automotive and mobility audience in Europe.
2Rank

Automechanika Frankfurt

Fleet electrification, in-car software, powertrain 8 Sep 2026, Frankfurt 108,000 attendees

The leading European trade show for the automotive aftermarket, parts and service industry.

Why it is hereBest reach into the aftermarket and fleet-service side of the industry, distinct from IAA's consumer focus.
3Rank

GREENTECH FESTIVAL

EV makers, climate risk analytics Berlin, 2027 dates tbc 7,000 attendees

A sustainability and green-technology festival with a strong EV and clean-mobility programme.

Why it is hereA smaller, sustainability-framed alternative to the two tradeshows above.
4Rank

Global Mobility Call

Fleet electrification, MaaS, last-mile delivery 9 Jun 2026, Madrid 5,000 attendees

A mobility-as-a-service and urban-transport summit in Madrid.

Why it is hereThe best southern European room for MaaS and shared-mobility startups specifically.

Tier B and C sourcing is under way to build out the circuit below these four shows.

Common questions

Which is the biggest automotive and EV event in Europe?
IAA MOBILITY in Munich, at 500,000 attendees – one of the largest tradeshows in the world.
Is CES a European automotive event?
No – CES is held in Las Vegas. European EV makers exhibit there, but it is excluded from this European ranking.

Methodology

Counts are drawn from published Sesamers records tagged to this vertical in 2027. Funding totals use EUR-converted desk rates.

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