Tag: charging
E.ON set to acquire UK’s OVO, in move that could transform home EV charging
E.ON has announced plans to acquire UK energy provider OVO Energy, in a deal that could signal a major shift in how UK households, and EV drivers in particular, interact with the grid.The acquisition,...
EV Leaders: Shiri Levi-Laor, CEO, Driivz
Shiri Levi-Laor is the CEO of Driivz, a smart EV charging and energy management platform. We spoke to Shiri to discover more about the future of the EV charging industry, and how software will...
InstaVolt bets on battery storage to accelerate EV charging rollout
UK EV charging firm InstaVolt is emerging as a frontrunner in battery storage-supported EV charging sites in the UK, with the company announcing that five battery storage-backed charging sites have already gone live -...
The invisible risk inside every home charger programme
This guest editor article was written by Joti Mangat. Joti is GTM Advisor at Installer.com, the installation operations platform behind home charger programmes for automotive brands, dealerships, and utilities across the UK.The UK home...
Source, Siemens eMobility, and Evolt Charging team up to boost public charging reliability
UK and Ireland ultra-rapid public charging network, Source, has announced a three-way collaboration with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging to deliver a unified maintenance and operations model across its expanding EV charging network.Source, the...
Public EV charging prices now undercut petrol in the UK
EV charging industry voice, ChargeUK, has revealed data proving that EV ownership can still be cheaper than petrol or diesel ownership even if the vehicle is only charged on the public network, with rising...
InstaVolt introduces new 55p per kWh ultra-rapid charging rate in UK
UK public charging network InstaVolt is introducing one of the country's cheapest ultra-rapid public charging rates, with a rate of just 55p per kWh now offered on its ultra-rapid network between the quieter hours...
Volkswagen and Elli to launch vehicle-to-grid program in Germany
Volkswagen, in collaboration with its energy subdivision Elli, is set to launch a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) offer for Volkswagen EV customers in Germany, allowing customers to benefit from a deeper level of integration into the...
Duracell E-Charge selects Paythru to power EV charging payments
UK public charging network Duracell E-Charge has selected Paythru, the EV payments platform, to power the full payments infrastructure across its growing rapid charging network. The Duracell E-Charge network made its initial debut in...
UK cuts public charging installation red tape, slashing costs and wait times
The UK Government is cutting red tape surrounding the installation of public charging infrastructure, helping to significantly drop the cost of installations. With the recent introduction of the latest Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025,...
EV charging software firm Monta launches in Canada
Denmark-founded EV charging software company, Monta, is expanding further in North America, with the start of its market entry to Canada.Monta has been chosen by Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys, who will use Monta's backend...
Octopus Electric Vehicles slash UK on-street charging costs to as little as 22.5p per kWh
In what could be a significant motivator for UK drivers without off-street parking to make the switch to electric, Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched a new on-street charging deal for new joining customers.Customers who...
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Everged launches zero-cost EV charger swap program
An unreliable charging experience can be one of the most persistent barriers to electric vehicle adoption, and with a wave of first-generation EV charger units now reaching the end of life phase, the need...
How to save money with an electric car in 2026: The complete US guide
With the ability to charge at home, electric vehicles (EVs) have already been significantly cheaper to run than their gas-powered equivalents for several years.Now, with gas prices hitting multi-year highs across the United States,...
From Land’s End to John o’ Groats: The UK now has 118,000 public chargers
The UK's Department for Transport has teamed up with TV personality and car enthusiast Jodie Kidd, to launch a new public campaign to highlight just how far the UK's public charging network has come...
Pod and EDF launch UK’s cheapest overnight charging tariff
EV charging specialists Pod and EDF Energy have partnered to create what is now the UK's cheapest energy tariff for overnight EV charging.Called Pod Power by EDF, this new tariff offers an overnight charging...
Are electric cars cheaper to run? A 2026 breakdown of UK EV ownership costs
With the ability to charge at home, it’s already been the case for years that electric car are significantly cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel-powered equivalent.Now, with fuel prices in the UK...
Kempower reaches megawatt truck charging milestone in California
Kempower, Windrose, and EV Realty have completed a successful megawatt truck charging session at EV Realty's San Bernardino, California charging hub, marking a significant step towards making public megawatt charging a real-world reality for...
TotalEnergies rolls out 170 EV chargers across Camden, London
Multi-energy firm TotalEnergies has installed 170 EV chargers across the London Borough of Camden, covering 80 sites across the area.This includes on-street charging infrastructure, meeting growing demand for residents who are hesitant to make...
GM continues its vehicle-to-home EV push
North American OEM General Motors is emerging as one of the leaders in bringing vehicle-to-home (V2H) capabilities to its EV portfolio.12 General Motors EV models now support vehicle-to-home technology across various model years, allowing...
IONITY brings new ultra-rapid EV charging sites to Scottish Highlands
European CPO IONITY has opened two new ultra-rapid EV charging sites in the remote Scottish Highlands, bringing some much needed electrons to the region.With charging power of up to 400kW available, these new locations...
Essex, UK secures £8.3m to roll out 5,000 EV chargers
Essex County Council in the UK has secured £8.3 million worth of funding through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme, which will see a further 5,000 EV chargers rolled out across the county...
BYD’s DENZA Z9GT will bring five minute EV charging to Europe
BYD has confirmed that the DENZA Z9GT, part of its DENZA EV subbrand, will be the first EV available in Europe to support BYD's new FLASH Charging technology, offering charging times as low as...
The Hormuz effect: Could oil prices push EVs to the mainstream?
Are we witnessing what economic historians will come to know as the Hormuz Effect: a product paradigm shift to the mainstream after the early adoption phase, when the technology and product offer have sufficiently...
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