CTEK, a global leader in battery charging and power management, is returning to The Motorist, Sherburn in Elmet, for the second year running, bringing Charge Your Car Day to life with a full Charge Your Car Weekender on 3 & 4 October 2026.

Following the success of last year’s event, CTEK will once again bring together supercars, coffee and automotive culture for a weekend packed with live demonstrations, exclusive event-only offers, prizes and expert battery-care advice – helping motorists Stay Ready for whatever the road brings.

Visitors will be able to meet the CTEK team, explore the latest battery chargers and boosters, see the products in action and pick up practical advice on keeping their vehicle battery in top condition.

The weekend will also feature Petrolheadonism, adding
even more energy to the two-day automotive celebration.

The Charge Your Car Weekender includes two flagship days:

Saturday – Charge Your Car Weekender ft. Supercars
A celebration of performance and automotive engineering, with supercars taking centre stage alongside CTEK’s battery care advice, demonstrations, special offers and prizes.

On Sunday 4 October, the event continues with:

Sunday – Charge Your Car Weekender ft. Coffee & Cars
A relaxed Sunday gathering bringing together car enthusiasts, great cars and coffee, with visitors able to meet the CTEK team and find out more about keeping their vehicle battery in top condition.

Why your 12V battery matters

Modern vehicles can contain up to 150 electrical consumers relying on the 12V battery, powering everything from infotainment and navigation to keyless entry, lighting, safety features and automatic start-stop technology.

Despite this growing electrical demand, battery-related issues remain one of the leading causes of roadside assistance. CTEK’s Charge Your Car Day campaign is encouraging motorists to make battery care part of their regular vehicle maintenance routine –
helping drivers Stay Ready for whatever their next journey brings.

As Mark Poole, UK Sales Manager at CTEK, explains:

“A dead battery is never just a dead battery. It’s the missed meeting, the delayed holiday, the school run that never happens or the weekend plans that suddenly change.

“Modern vehicles are packed with technology, but many drivers still don’t think about the battery powering it all. Charge Your Car Day is about helping motorists understand that a few simple habits can make a real difference. Regular charging helps keep your battery healthy, while carrying a booster means you’re prepared if the unexpected happens. Together, that’s what it means to Stay Ready.”

The Stay Ready Snapshot

The latest industry data highlights just how hard modern vehicle batteries are working:

150: Modern vehicles can contain up to 150 electrical consumers relying on the 12V battery.
45.4%: Of roadside assistance call-outs attended by ADAC in Germany during 2025 were caused by the starter battery.
7 million: Approximate battery-related roadside assistance calls attended by AAA across the United States during 2024.
72%: Of motorists surveyed by CTEK rarely or never check their vehicle battery.
1 in 5: Surveyed motorists admit they don’t know how to charge a vehicle battery.

Charge. Boost. Stay Ready.

Five ways to Stay Ready

1. Charge your battery regularly, particularly if you mainly drive short journeys.
2. Check your battery before winter, when colder temperatures place
additional demands on it.
3. Don’t forget seasonal vehicles such as motorcycles, classics, caravans and boats.
4. Carry a portable battery booster in case the unexpected happens.
5. Learn the warning signs before your battery lets you down.
To discover more battery care advice and practical tips, visit: www.ctek.com
Stay Ready. Power Every Moment.