Tag : EV charging
Home charging trial launches for Hartlepool residents without off-street parking
Hartlepool council is running trials of through-pavement channels to help residents shift to electric vehicles.
Go Zero unveils Solar Mode for sustainable EV charging
EV charging business Go Zero has launched a new Solar Mode, enabling users to draw on the power of solar energy to fuel their electric vehicles.
British Gas slashes EV charging costs with new 4.95p/kWh offer
British Gas is offering EV drivers the chance to slash charging costs to just 4.95p/kWh overnight under its Hive SmartCharge service.
Sainsbury’s opens ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Fosse Park store
Sainsbury’s has unveiled a new ultra-rapid EV charging hub at its store at its store in Fosse Park, Leicester.
Octopus Energy and Gett sign EV charging partnership for London’s black cabs
Octopus Energy has teamed up with UK black cab app Gett to bring streamlined EV charging to more than 4,000 electric taxis in London.
Government funding awarded to project to prove EVs are assets to the grid
A consortium of British companies has secured £1.3m in government funding to explore how electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries can be used to smooth … Read More »
New EV charging for North London
New Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in North London have been energised and are ready to use, thanks to a partnership through the UK Power Networks … Read More »
Welsh tourist hotspot invests £1m in EV charging points
Welsh tourist hot spot Carmarthenshire has invested £1m in rolling out an extensive network of electric vehicle charging points across the county in a bid to … Read More »
Network Rail expands EV provision with Chippenham chargers
Network Rail has rolled out charging points at Chippenham Station, extending its EV provision further.
EV charging in Elmbridge gets boost with 25 new charge points
Elmbridge Borough Council is ramping up its EV charging provision with work to install 25 new charge points in the area.
SSE supercharges Melksham’s ultra-rapid EV charging infrastructure
SSE Energy Solutions has today opened a new publicly accessible 10-bay EV charging hub at its Spa Road depot in Melksham, increasing the number of ultra-rapid … Read More »
Pioneering solar car port launched at council HQ
Northumberland County Council is celebrating the launch of its new state-of-the-art solar car port array – one of the biggest of its kind in the UK. … Read More »
Zest opens rapid EV charge points across North Yorkshire
Zest and North Yorkshire Council open rapid EV charge points across Ryedale. EV charging infrastructure network, Zest, has worked with North Yorkshire Council to open the … Read More »
UK Infrastructure Bank supports EV charging points roll out
Driving the roll out of electric vehicle charging points: The UK Infrastructure Bank commits £45 million to support GRIDSERVE’s ambitious roll-out across motorway services. UK Infrastructure … Read More »
EV charging device figures up in all regions of the UK
The latest figures from the UK government reveal there was an increase in total charging devices and those rated rapid or above in all regions of … Read More »
BG SyncEV powers up with Monta
BG SyncEV joins the Powered by Monta programme to ensure all units are shipped with Monta software. BG SyncEV is joining the Powered by Monta programme … Read More »
Pay at any public charger with new EV fuel card
A new EV fuel card that enables drivers to pay at any public charger across the UK – and automatically get the VAT receipt back – … Read More »
BP Pulse exits direct-to-consumer home charging marketplace
BP Pulse has announced that it’s stopped selling home charge units directly to consumers and will instead focus on public and fleet charging.
Bonnet launches new fleet-focused charging services
EV charging app Bonnet has launched new tools for small and large fleet managers.
Liberty Charge rebrands as Believ to mark launch into business sector
Liberty Charge has rebranded as Believ to reflect its ‘all speeds’ approach as it launches into the business sector.
Gridserve celebrates first anniversary of second Electric Forecourt
Gridserve has marked the first anniversary of the opening of its Norwich Electric Forecourt, said to be one of the most advanced EV charging facilities in … Read More »
APCOA to roll out more fast chargers at Network Rail stations
APCOA Parking UK is launching further charge points across the UK, including ramping up the infrastructure at Network Rail stations.
Ikea to invest £4.5m in nationwide charging for electric last-mile fleet
Ikea has announced a £4.5m investment in nationwide electric charging infrastructure as part of its aim to reach 100% zero-emission deliveries by 2025.
Cost of ultra-rapid EV charging drops further, finds AA
Ultra-rapid charging costs fell again in March, further reducing running costs for fleet and private EV drivers charging on the road.
ALD Automotive and ChargePoint create new EV charging business to drive electrification
ALD Automotive is teaming up with ChargePoint Holdings Inc to create a new EV charging business in Europe for international and local corporate clients.
RAC and British Gas tie up on EV chargers and specialist tariffs
The RAC and British Gas have teamed up to offer electric vehicle drivers a home EV charger installation service alongside a specialist electricity tariff.
Comment: The vital role of local authorities in supporting charging network expansion
A new report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) suggests that at least 2.3 million additional charging points are required by 2030 to … Read More »
Norwegian EV charging company plans for major UK and global expansion
Norway’s Easee EV charging company is readying for expansion into new global markets and further rapid growth in the UK.
Interview: Connected Kerb on how to tackle the big EV charging issues
Connected Kerb CEO Chris Pateman-Jones speaks to Natalie Middleton about what’s really needed to get the UK’s electric vehicle revolution on track.
Six key asks for the EV charging sector in 2024
By Mark Winn, head of EV strategy at smart energy solutions company SMS Plc.