Charging & infrastructure

EV breakdowns due to running ‘out of charge’ at lowest ever

The proportion of electric vehicles running out of charge has fallen to the lowest ever this year, according to new AA analysis.

Charging & infrastructure 21 Nov

One-in-seven fleets resistant to electric vehicle switch

Challenges with charging, and the cost and choice of EVs are holding back some employers from switching to a more sustainable fleet, new research suggests.

Charging & infrastructure 20 Nov

AA chooses Rightcharge to power electric vans at home and on the road

The AA has selected Rightcharge for home charging reimbursement and as its public charge card to keep its electric vans powered while on the road.

Charging & infrastructure 19 Nov

Centrica to share EV charging facilities at First Bus depots

First Bus will allow Centrica to charge its electric vehicles using its rapid charging infrastructure at bus depots nationwide.

Charging & infrastructure 15 Nov

Government looking at how to manage high cost of public charging

With drivers paying up to 10 times more to charge on the public network than at home, the Government says it wants to improve access to charging.

Charging & infrastructure 13 Nov

The best UK rapid and ultra-rapid public charging networks revealed

Zapmap has published its annual satisfaction rankings for electric vehicle (EV) rapid and ultra-rapid public charging networks in the UK.

Charging & infrastructure 13 Nov

EV salary sacrifice customers to save up to 50% on charging

The new offer from the Electric Car Scheme aims to bring down the cost of public charging to be in line with, or cheaper than, the cost of driving an ICE car.

Charging & infrastructure 8 Nov

Home charge point for £10 when buying a new electric Ford Pro van

Fleets buying a new electric van from Ford Pro can now receive a Ford Pro Home Charging bundle for just £10.

Charging & infrastructure 8 Nov

Mer launches electric vehicle charging design consultancy

Its EV charging design consultants will work closely with customers to create tailored EV charging infrastructure designs.

Charging & infrastructure 7 Nov

EDF offering £50 cashback for EV tariff sign up

The limited time offer of £50 will mean that two of EDF’s EV tariffs will become some of the cheapest options on the market.

Charging & infrastructure 6 Nov

Fleets deploy electric HGVs in DfT-funded trials

The groundwork is being laid for the widespread use of electric HGVs, with several fleets deploying the zero-emission trucks as part of Government trials.

Electric trucks 30 Oct

Royal Mail electric vans and charge points

Minister vows to work with fleets to overcome electric van challenges

Transport minister also promises more details around 2030 ban on sale of new ICE vans.

Department for Transport 30 Oct

More operators introduce peak and off-peak rates for EV chargers

Peak and off-peak tariffs for the fastest electric vehicle chargers are being introduced by more charge point operators, says the AA.

Charging & infrastructure 29 Oct

Tual unveils powerbank to plug energy gap for fleets

Tual has launched a battery-buffer powerbank enabling fleets to plug gaps in energy supply and relieve their reliance on grid infrastructure.

Charging & infrastructure 29 Oct

Project examines barriers to home charging of electric vehicles

Coventry University has launched a new project examining the barriers to home charging electric vehicles.

Charging & infrastructure 28 Oct

MPs to debate van transition to zero-emission vehicles in Parliament

MPs will debate the challenges faced by fleets transitioning to zero-emission vans in Parliament on Tuesday (October 29).

electric vans 25 Oct

EV charger monitoring to boost fleet readiness and reliability

Fleet managers will be able to monitor chargers across multiple sites and their vehicles on the same platform, regardless of charger brand or management system.

Charging & infrastructure 24 Oct

Vehicle to grid EV charging trial aims to cut tech costs

A trial of vehicle to grid electric vehicle workplace chargers is starting that aims to lower the cost of the technology for fleets.

Charging & infrastructure 24 Oct

Guidance “clarified” ahead of new charge point rules coming into force

Guidance for charge point operators around transparent pricing as well as contactless payments and open data has been “clarified” by the DfT.

Charging & infrastructure 22 Oct

Renewable wind energy slashes ultra-rapid charging costs by 50%

AW Energy is using renewable energy generated through wind turbines to power its ultra rapid charging stations and cut charging costs by as much as 50%.

Charging & infrastructure 21 Oct

Charging & infrastructure

EV breakdowns due to running ‘out of charge’ at lowest ever

One-in-seven fleets resistant to electric vehicle switch

AA chooses Rightcharge to power electric vans at home and on the road

Centrica to share EV charging facilities at First Bus depots

Government looking at how to manage high cost of public charging

The best UK rapid and ultra-rapid public charging networks revealed

EV salary sacrifice customers to save up to 50% on charging

Home charge point for £10 when buying a new electric Ford Pro van

Mer launches electric vehicle charging design consultancy

EDF offering £50 cashback for EV tariff sign up

Fleets deploy electric HGVs in DfT-funded trials

Minister vows to work with fleets to overcome electric van challenges

More operators introduce peak and off-peak rates for EV chargers

Tual unveils powerbank to plug energy gap for fleets

Project examines barriers to home charging of electric vehicles

MPs to debate van transition to zero-emission vehicles in Parliament

EV charger monitoring to boost fleet readiness and reliability

Vehicle to grid EV charging trial aims to cut tech costs

Guidance “clarified” ahead of new charge point rules coming into force

Renewable wind energy slashes ultra-rapid charging costs by 50%

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Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Charging & infrastructure

EV breakdowns due to running ‘out of charge’ at lowest ever

One-in-seven fleets resistant to electric vehicle switch

AA chooses Rightcharge to power electric vans at home and on the road

Centrica to share EV charging facilities at First Bus depots

Government looking at how to manage high cost of public charging

The best UK rapid and ultra-rapid public charging networks revealed

EV salary sacrifice customers to save up to 50% on charging

Home charge point for £10 when buying a new electric Ford Pro van

Mer launches electric vehicle charging design consultancy

EDF offering £50 cashback for EV tariff sign up

Fleets deploy electric HGVs in DfT-funded trials

Minister vows to work with fleets to overcome electric van challenges

More operators introduce peak and off-peak rates for EV chargers

Tual unveils powerbank to plug energy gap for fleets

Project examines barriers to home charging of electric vehicles

MPs to debate van transition to zero-emission vehicles in Parliament

EV charger monitoring to boost fleet readiness and reliability

Vehicle to grid EV charging trial aims to cut tech costs

Guidance “clarified” ahead of new charge point rules coming into force

Renewable wind energy slashes ultra-rapid charging costs by 50%

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Plans for 2030 petrol and diesel ban promised after crunch talks

Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

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Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

AI cameras catch drivers using mobile phones

Mazda CX-80 first drive | New seven-seat flagship

New Jaguar EV spotted on UK roads

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