Tag : charge points
Thrifty starts deploying EV charge points at all UK sites
Thrifty Car & Van Rental has started to roll out EV charge points across its UK network, tooling up for higher-demand for short- and long-term EV … Read More »
London takes the next STEP in bringing EV charging for the masses
200 kerbside charge points are to be installed across Brent and Camden to bring electric charging to those without driveways and garages.
The Algorithm People partners with Elmtronics to bring EV savings for fleets
The Algorithm People and Elmtronics have partnered to offer fleets an end-to-end solution; from fleet analysis and electrification through to infrastructure and optimisation.
Bosch launches major pan-European recharging network
Bosch has developed one of the biggest pan-European recharging networks, which drivers can access from one central app platform, spanning 150,000 charge spots in 16 European … Read More »
EV charge point locations outnumber petrol stations
Figures from popular EV charge point mapping service Zap-Map, show that public charging locations now surpasses petrol stations for the first time.
UK’s North East goes electric with new charging hubs
Fastned will expand its electric vehicle rapid charge network in the north east of England, with five new fast charging ‘hubs’.
Engenie gets funding for 1,500-strong rapid network
Engenie gets funding for 1,500-strong rapid charger network that will offer ultra-rapid chargers capable of recharging an EV in 10 minutes, as well as a focus … Read More »
NewMotion highlights continued EV growth in UK
An increase in EV charging sessions to more than half a million were witnessed by NewMotion in 2017, latest figures reveal.
Chargemaster predicts half a million EVs on UK roads by 2020
Chargemaster forecasts half a million EVs will be on UK roads and more than one million public charging sessions per year on its Polar network by … Read More »
Consultation explores options for Bristol EV charging network expansion
Businesses and individuals based in the Bristol area can now have their say on the future direction of the local electric vehicle charge point network ahead … Read More »
London to have 700 rapid chargers by 2022
London will have 150 rapid chargers for electric vehicles on the streets of the capital by the end of the year – rising to around 700 … Read More »
Source London poised to add 1,000 more charge points
BluepointLondon, which has operated the Source London network since September 2014, says it’s ready to add 1,000 additional charge points across the Capital as the number … Read More »
EV charging installer continues UK expansion
North East independent EV charging installer Elmtronics has opened its third office in the UK as it pushes ahead with growth plans.
Scottish EV charge point usage outstripping network growth
Drivers’ usage of electric vehicle charge points in Scotland is overtaking network expansion, although more research is needed on where points should be located.
Heathrow deploys 50th electric vehicle
Heathrow has implemented its 50th electric vehicle in line with its plans for all its cars and small vans to be electric or plug-in hybrid by … Read More »
SMEs targeted with design-led EV charge points
Small businesses looking for more exclusive electric vehicle charging points can now access a new solution from European manufacturer Andersen.
Ecotricity launches new Electric Highway pricing and EV green charging offer
Ecotricity has teamed up with Rolec EV to launch a new green charging offer, as it also reveals new pay-as-you-go charging rates for its Electric Highway … Read More »
First charge points installed under Milton Keynes Go Ultra Low Cities infrastructure
The first few electric charge points have been installed under the Milton Keynes Go Ultra Low Cities infrastructure programme.
Lancashire to get 150 EV chargers
Chargemaster is to install 150 charging points in Lancashire following a successful bid by the county council to the Department for Transport’s Highway Maintenance Challenge Fund.
Budget 2017: Extra funding for ultra-low emission vehicles
Additional funding for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and the plug-in car grant has today been announced in the 2017 Budget by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Free Alfen guide to smart chargers
Dutch energy company Alfen has published a free guide on smart chargers and their associated benefits.
Carmakers push ahead with plans for pan-European 350kW EV charging network
BMW Group, Daimler, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group have committed to plans to launch a network of 400 ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles … Read More »
Southern Rail upgrades EV charge points at 23 car parks
Southern Rail has announced improvement plans to its EV charging network at station car parks.
Basingstoke business park powers up for EVs
A business park in Basingstoke is supporting car drivers’ move to electric vehicles by installing rapid chargers.
Comment: Why fleets have a critical part to play in the UK’s green recovery
André ten Bloemendal, VP Europe for ChargePoint, discusses the outlook for electric transport being more promising than ever despite the impacts of COVID-19, its potential to … Read More »