electric fleet - charging and infrastructure

Public charge points deliver just 37% of advertised speed

More than half of sites tested delivered power at less than two-thirds of the advertised rate, leading to uncertainty around how long vehicles will take to charge.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 24 Mar

Cut VAT on public charging ‘to offset’ VED hike for EVs

The AA estimates that EV drivers could save £4.80 per charge at ultra-rapid chargers if VAT was reduced to match the percentage rate paid to charge your vehicle at home.

Charging & infrastructure 21 Mar

Electric fleet: Latest from E.On, Select Car Leasing, Fastned, Veolia, Hive, Liquid Fleet, Hypervolt, ChargePlace Scotland and Zapmap

The latest electric fleet news, including E.On offers Select Car Leasing EV customers ‘free’ charging and ChargePlace Scotland integrates with Zap-Pay.

Charging & infrastructure 20 Mar

Dawsongroup unveils EV charging with solar power and battery storage

Dawsongroup has unveiled a clean energy fleet electrification facility, complete with a solar carport and 34 22kW electric vehicle chargers.

Charging & infrastructure 19 Mar

Charge point sign design ‘depicts fascist symbol’

Feedback on new EV charge point signs, being considered by the DfT, suggests a symbol it used in one design represents fascism.

Charging & infrastructure 19 Mar

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Watch again: workplace and public charging webinar

Innovations around workplace and public charging for electric vehicles was the topic of a webinar hosted by Fleet News.

webinar 18 Mar

Wincanton trebles depot EV charging capacity in DfT powerbank pilot

Wincanton has demonstrated the ability to increase its depot charging capacity for EVs by more than 200% in a month-long Government pilot.

Charging & infrastructure 18 Mar

Smart charging ‘significantly’ cuts electric vehicle running costs

Running costs for EVs could be cut by more than £10,000 over seven years thanks to smart charging solutions, a new study by EY and Eurelectric suggests.

Charging & infrastructure 18 Mar

Arnold Clark launches ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging network

Arnold Clark has installed more than 240 ultra-rapid charge points in Scotland and England for its own bookable charging network, Arnold Clark Charge.

Charging & infrastructure 17 Mar

Software finds half of TfL fleet ready for EV switch

Dynamon’s Zero software analysed TfL’s vehicle telematics data and operational patterns over a 12-month period.

Charging & infrastructure 13 Mar

Oversized infrastructure can increase EV van fleet costs

Commercial fleets risk increasing costs by up to a third when transitioning to zero emission road transport by oversizing their electric vehicle infrastructure.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 13 Mar

MPs concerned over regional electric vehicle charging divide

Government criticised for “patchy” public availability of charge points, with concerns also raised over charger deployment at motorway services.

Charging & infrastructure 12 Mar

Planning reform to ‘accelerate rollout’ of electric vehicle charge points

Government plans to replace street works licences with permits to make it easier, cheaper and faster to install chargers on public roads and streets.

Charging & infrastructure 11 Mar

Plans for 54 electric HGV charging hubs unveiled

Innovate UK has confirmed the locations for a new network of 54 electric HGV charging hubs that will be rolled out across the UK.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 10 Mar

Councils share £40m to deliver EV chargers for drivers without driveways

The 13 local authorities receiving the funding are expected to deliver more than 16,000 electric vehicle charge points.

Charging & infrastructure 7 Mar

Majority of van fleets reliant on residential charging to make EV switch

The majority of UK fleets are reliant on residential charging to make the switch to EVs, while over one-fifth cite lack of infrastructure as a major barrier.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 6 Mar

Milence opens its first UK electric HGV charging hub in Immingham

Milence has officially opened its first UK public charging hub for electric commercial vehicles in Immingham.

Charging & infrastructure 5 Mar

Ionity launches charging product for fleets

Charge point operator Ionity has launched Ionity Fleet aimed at corporate fleets operating electric vehicles.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 5 Mar

UK hits electric vehicle charge point milestone

The UK now has 75,675 electric vehicle charge points available on the public network, according to new figures from Zapmap.

Charging & infrastructure 5 Mar

Electric HGV charging ‘superhubs’ planned for motorway services

A new national network of charging stations for electric heavy goods vehicles will be built, with the first 15 ‘superhubs’ to be opened by the end of 2027.

Charging & infrastructure 5 Mar

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure

Public charge points deliver just 37% of advertised speed

Cut VAT on public charging ‘to offset’ VED hike for EVs

Electric fleet: Latest from E.On, Select Car Leasing, Fastned, Veolia, Hive, Liquid Fleet, Hypervolt, ChargePlace Scotland and Zapmap

Dawsongroup unveils EV charging with solar power and battery storage

Charge point sign design ‘depicts fascist symbol’

Watch again: workplace and public charging webinar

Wincanton trebles depot EV charging capacity in DfT powerbank pilot

Smart charging ‘significantly’ cuts electric vehicle running costs

Arnold Clark launches ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging network

Software finds half of TfL fleet ready for EV switch

Oversized infrastructure can increase EV van fleet costs

MPs concerned over regional electric vehicle charging divide

Planning reform to ‘accelerate rollout’ of electric vehicle charge points

Plans for 54 electric HGV charging hubs unveiled

Councils share £40m to deliver EV chargers for drivers without driveways

Majority of van fleets reliant on residential charging to make EV switch

Milence opens its first UK electric HGV charging hub in Immingham

Ionity launches charging product for fleets

UK hits electric vehicle charge point milestone

Electric HGV charging ‘superhubs’ planned for motorway services

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Dawsongroup unveils EV charging with solar power and battery storage

Charge point sign design ‘depicts fascist symbol’

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Wincanton trebles depot EV charging capacity in DfT powerbank pilot

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MPs concerned over regional electric vehicle charging divide

Planning reform to ‘accelerate rollout’ of electric vehicle charge points

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BYD develops megawatt charging system for new cars

Electric fleet: Latest from E.On, Select Car Leasing, Fastned, Veolia, Hive, Liquid Fleet, Hypervolt, ChargePlace Scotland and Zapmap