Tag: charging
Free EV charging on World EV Day™ across RAW Charging network
On September 9th, RAW Charging provides free EV charging at McArthurGlen outlets, Greene King pubs, and National Trust sites.This marks the third consecutive year of celebrating World EV Day, promoting electric vehicle adoption with...
How are CPOs delivering a better EV charging experience?
Scaling for Growth: The UK government aims for 300,000 public EV chargers by 2030, requiring CPOs to upgrade infrastructure and meet increasing demand.Enhancing Reliability: New regulations demand 99% uptime and robust customer communication, as...
EVC and Octopus Electroverse partner to enhance the UK’s EV charging rollout
EVC teams up with Octopus Electroverse to add thousands of new EV charging points across the UK.Electroverse app and website allow users to find, start, stop, and pay for charging sessions easily.£165 million investment...
E.ON Drive partners with AMPECO to power it’s massive European public charging network
E.ON Drive Infrastructure selected AMPECO to manage its 6,000+ EV charging stations and future expansion plans.AMPECO’s platform was chosen for its scalability and flexibility, validated through extensive testing by EDRI.The partnership aims to enhance...
European CPO Allego rolls out card-free ‘Plug & Charge’ tech
Europe-wide charging network Allego is gearing up to launch Plug & Charge technology across its 34,000-plus charging points, which allows for authentication of driving through the car's charge port, removing the need for the...
Decathlon Stockport, UK, unveils the region’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub
Decathlon Stockport opened the region's largest 15-bay ultra-rapid EV charging hub, installed by Be.EV.The launch included half-price charging, free padel sessions, electric bike tests, and Porsche Taycan test drives.The new hub offers fast charging,...
Affinity EV lands €40 million contract for major US partnership with Qmerit
Affinity EV secured a €40 million contract with Qmerit, expanding its presence to the US and Britain.The start-up's platform enables car dealerships to sell EV packages and set up charging departments in the US.Affinity...
US government invests $150 million to upgrade 4,500 EV charge points
The US government is investing $150 million to repair and upgrade 4,500 existing EV charging points nationwide, beginning with a station in Washington, DC.The upgrades will increase charging speeds from 50 kW to 150...
Connected Kerb partners with UK’s Lewes District Council for public EV chargers
Lewes District Council, which covers a South East region of the UK with over 100,000 residents, has agreed to install 64 chargepoints over 11 council car parks, in collaboration with chargepoint provider Connected Kerb.The...
The UK’s Labour government is ready to reinstate the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars
The UK’s Labour government will reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, reversing the previous delay to 2035.The Department for Transport confirmed the 2030 deadline and plans to accelerate EV charging...
Cheltenham is building three new EV charging hubs by the end of the year
Cheltenham will launch three new EV charging hubs in 2024, with 26 rapid charging bays across key car parks.The project supports the town's goal of becoming a net-zero borough by 2030, following its 2019...
Sweden is set to introduce new EV charging regulations for properties and businesses
From the 1st of January 2025, Swedish properties and businesses with over 20 parking spaces must install at least one EV charging point.The Klimatklivet program offers up to 50% coverage for charging infrastructure costs....
Osprey Charging and Railpen prepare for the future with new rapid EV chargers in Harrow, London
Osprey Charging Network and Railpen have installed three rapid EV chargers at St Ann’s Shopping Centre, Harrow.The chargers provide 100 miles of range in 35 minutes, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 7,400 tonnes annually.This...
Fastned partners with ABB E-mobility to pilot advanced EV charger in the Netherlands
Fastned is piloting ABB's new A400 All-in-One charger at its largest charging station in the Netherlands.The A400 charger features a 32-inch screen and user-friendly interface, with real-time user feedback.If successful, the A400 charger may...
Blaenau Gwent Council joins Kerbo Charge trials, making history in Wales
Blaenau Gwent Council is pioneering on-street EV charging in Wales, trialling the Kerbo Charge system for residents without driveways.Kerbo Charge offers potential annual savings of up to £1,100 by enabling affordable home charging for...
Ragn-Sells partners with ABB E-mobility to advance heavy-duty truck charging across Sweden
Ragn-Sells and ABB E-mobility collaborate to install high-power chargers for heavy-duty trucks across Sweden, advancing electrification.The project, supported by Sweden's 'regional electrification pilot,' receives funding from the Swedish Energy Agency to expand EV infrastructure.Ragn-Sells...
Enviromena is bringing 100% renewable energy to InstaVolt’s latest rapid-charging superhub
Enviromena is powering InstaVolt's Winchester superhub, which will feature 44 ultra-rapid chargers using 100% renewable electricity.The site will be powered by solar panels and an energy storage system for efficient green energy management.The superhub...
Zeekr 007 has license to thrill, with ultra-fast charge time of just 10 minutes
Geely-owned Zeekr, set to launch a refreshed version of its 007 model in the coming week, with a license to thrill: its new-generation battery pack will make it the fastest charging electric car in...
Shell opens its first electric truck charging station in the UK
Shell opens its first UK electric truck charging station at Markham Moor, expanding its European network into the UK.The station boasts a 400kw charger, 122 truck parking spaces, 24-hour security, and essential amenities.Shell introduces...
Kerbo Charge comes to London as Enfield Council trials through-pavement EV charging
Enfield Council is trialling Kerbo Charge’s through-pavement system, reducing costs for drivers without driveways and supporting EV adoption.This trial is the first in a London borough, following West Berkshire's successful implementation of the solution.The...
Shell hits an EV milestone as its extended charging network grows to over 100,000 charge points
The Shell network now features over 100,000 DC fast chargers, including ultra-rapid 150kW and 175kW models.This network is part of a total 750,000 charge points available through Shell and partners.Shell provides a dedicated app...
Ford and TXU Energy team up to slash charging costs for Texas EV drivers
Ford and TXU Energy’s partnership offers reduced home charging costs for Ford EV owners in Texas.EV drivers get credits for charging during free hours (7 pm to 1 pm) and a fixed rate outside.Participants...
Toddington Harper launches GRIDSERVE GLOBAL, expanding charging solutions into new territories
GRIDSERVE is launching GRIDSERVE GLOBAL for international markets, led by Toddington Harper, with Heston Harper for APAC.The original GRIDSERVE will focus on expanding its UK Electric Highway network, with Roy Williamson as interim CEO.GRIDSERVE...
bp pulse launches new EV charging hub near Stansted Airport, UK
bp pulse's new hub at bp Stansted SF Connect features three 300kW ultra-fast chargers and six bays.Located just five minutes from Stansted Airport, the hub offers amenities like coffee and food options.This site is...