Tag: charging

The LEVI Fund propels EV chargepoint installations in England with £343 million for 2023/24 and 2024/25.Oxford City Council hosting LEVI-focused side events at the EV SUMMIT 2024, next week.As of March 2024, £185 million...

Toyota joins IONNA, a joint venture with seven major automakers, to expand EV charging across North America.IONNA will install 30,000 charging ports by 2030, supporting NACS and CCS standards, starting this year.Toyota's BEV lineup,...

Autohouse Group in Queensland partners with CTEK for advanced battery management solutions.Over 170 CTEK chargers, including the innovative CS ONE with Adaptive Charging technology, are utilised to maintain a diverse fleet from Ferraris to...

Urban Fox will supply EV charging solutions across Balfour Beatty's estates, upgrading 106 chargers and installing new ones where needed.The partnership aims to enhance reliability, convenience, and sustainability, with a focus on cost efficiency...

Park Garage Group unveils a new EV charging site on Preston New Road near the M55.The site includes three 480kW chargers, high-voltage infrastructure, weatherproof canopies, and solar-powered on-site amenities.Blackpool site is the first in...

UK businesses invited to participate in a pioneering EV charging trial led by Hangar 19, DriveElectric, and CrowdCharge.Participants receive free bidirectional EV chargers enabling Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capabilities, reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.Trial funded...

Chesterfield's new ultra-rapid EV Charging Hub offers the fastest chargers in town, providing 165 miles of range in 20 minutes.Be.EV's launch event on 12th July includes half-price charging, free food and drinks, and MINI...

Be.EV and Decathlon launched an ultra-rapid charging hub with 15 bays at Decathlon's Stockport store.This partnership supports Decathlon’s Transition 2026 plan to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by 2026.Supported by significant funding, Be.EV plans...

Renault's France-based Plug Inn EV charging app - which has been coined the 'The Airbnb for plugs' - currently allows private individuals to list their private EV charging spots onto the app, allowing owners...

EnBW has installed 5,000 public fast-charging points in Germany, the first company in the country to do so.They plan to add 1,000 more fast-charging points by year-end and aim for 6,000 by mid-year.EnBW's 100%...

Labour aims to boost EV manufacturing with domestic battery production, gigafactory investments, and support for R&D and skills development.The new government will expand EV charging infrastructure with binding targets and regional investment for balanced...

myenergi partners with installHUB to connect customers with certified installers, streamlining the purchase-to-installation process.The collaboration offers time and cost savings for customers, providing direct sales leads and workflow tools for installers.This partnership supports myenergi’s...

The UK added over 11,000 public EV chargers in early 2024, marking a 46% year-on-year increase.Monthly charger installations rose to 1,865 in 2024, up 34% from 2023, boosting rapid and ultra-rapid chargers.High-powered and residential...

My first experience driving an EV was surprisingly smooth and quiet, a welcome change from the noise of a traditional fuel engine. Charging the MG4 was easier and quicker than expected, with a well-developed charging...

Humax launches global expansion into commercial EV chargers after success in home chargers.Their OCPP-certified chargers feature smart capabilities, LCD touch screens, and LED indicators for diverse commercial applications.Partnering with HeyCharge, Humax focuses on developing...

InstaVolt has leased its 2,000th rapid and ultra-rapid EV charger in the UK, the first operator to achieve this.The company plans to install 11,000 chargers in the UK and Ireland, and many more oversees,...

APCOA and CTEK are partnering to install fast EV charge points in UK car parks, enhancing infrastructure.Initial installations in Hillingdon Council car parks and 37 Govia Thameslink Railway stations add to APCOA's 1,000+ units.Both...

Volkswagen Group UK partners with OVO to offer cost-effective charging and benefits for EV customers starting July 1, 2024.Customers receive 10,000 free miles initially and 1,000 additional free miles annually for three years, along...

Wow Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Is that how you’re supposed to start a car review, or not?I’ve driven very many EVs over the last eight years. In fact, I’ve driven nothing other than electric...

Gregory Group adds six Volvo FE Electric trucks to its fleet, targeting urban deliveries and net zero by 2038.Part of a larger order, including 50 FH with I-Save units, trucks recharge overnight at six...

Ohme's smart EV tariffs enable drivers to charge their cars for less than £10 monthly.Charging 6,800 miles costs £119 annually on a smart tariff, much less than petrol or standard tariffs.Ohme, awarded Best Chargepoint...

The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 introduce stringent requirements to enhance the user experience, including 99% uptime across the network.Despite significant progress in the installation of public EV charge points, 70% of EV drivers...

TecAlliance and Mer Germany have installed 25 new PV-powered charging points at Weikersheim, aiming for CO2 neutrality by 2030.The PV system, coupled with recycled battery storage, generates 202 kWh of solar energy and reduces...

Plugable launches EV charger sharing in Northwest UK, following a successful trial in Ireland.The aim is to democratise access to affordable EV charging via local hosts' homes and businesses.Residents in select cities can join...