Tag: charging

Europe reached one million EV charge points in February 2024, but installations remain uneven across the continent.The rollout has been slow, with only 150,000 new stations added in 2023 and uneven distribution.A faster expansion...

AMPECO and Ekoenergetyka successfully integrated their technologies to improve EV charging speed, efficiency and compliance across Europe.The system now includes accurate billing, faster charging, personalized messages, and QR code payments for easier access.This collaboration...

UK bus operator Stagecoach has electrified its Chesterfield bus depot, helping support the delivery of 57 fully-electric buses in the region this spring.The site is the first of four depots set to be electrified...

UK-based energy firm, E.ON Next, has partnered up with Select Car Leasing, in an offer primed to charge up EV adoption in the country even further.Through the offer, customers who lease a fully-electric car...

13 councils across the UK's East Midlands are set to share £40.8 million worth of government funding, to help install over 16,000 more public EV charging points across the region.The funding has come from...

The UK now has over 75,000 public EV charge points, with 1,064 installed just last month, charging safety must be key.Many charging stations lack lighting and CCTV, creating safety concerns, especially for women, deterring...

Eurelectric and EY’s report shows EV owners in Europe could save €450–€2,900 annually with smart and bidirectional charging.EV flexibility could power 30 million homes by 2030, but challenges like upfront costs and charging infrastructure...

Siemens and Mennekes are working together to simplify EV charging infrastructure planning and installation.Mennekes is joining Siemens’ Simaris tool to streamline power distribution and ensure compliance.The partnership aims to speed up electric mobility adoption...

Ohme MultiCar allows users to manage multiple EVs on one account, making switching and charging easier.Cost tracking helps differentiate personal and company cars, with detailed charging data for expenses.Smart charging optimises energy use with...

European charge point operator, Fastned, has entered Italy for the first time, opening a new eight-bay ultra-rapid charging station alongside the country's A4 Autostrada.Each charger will be capable of charge speeds of up to...

Monta and GridBeyond have registered 2,000 EV charge points in the UK’s SFFR programme to help balance electricity demand and prevent shortages.Monta’s PowerBank detects grid imbalances and temporarily pauses charging, reducing strain and improving...

500+ new EV chargers by 2040 in Bedford Borough, backed by £1 million government funding and private investment.First phase: 256 chargers, with plans to double the number for widespread EV access.Supports the 2035 petrol...

NASCAR installed 30 EV chargers at its Daytona Beach HQ, supporting its goal to reach zero carbon emissions by 2035.The chargers, provided by FPL and ABB, will aid in the transition to electric fleet...

E.ON, Eldrive, and ZSE receive €45 million EU funding to install 1,400 charging points, including 430 for trucks.Charging points will be located along major transport routes, filling network gaps for light and heavy vehicles.The...

75% of EV drivers say high charging costs, misinformation, and expensive upfront prices are barriers to adoption.EVA England suggests expanding salary sacrifice schemes, offering affordable EV options for low-income households, and improving accessibility.The report...

IONNA partners with Hubject to introduce Plug&Charge technology, allowing EVs to authenticate and charge automatically.Hubject’s vast network of 1,000,000+ charging points and 2,500+ partners expands reliable and accessible EV charging infrastructure.With EV adoption growing,...

The UK’s public EV charging network grew by 37% in 2024, reaching 73,334 chargers, with the biggest increases happening in urban areas.Most chargers are slow, with only 20% being rapid. They are mainly located...

Europe has reached 1 million public EV charge points, with projections of 2 million by 2029 and 3 million by 2032.The Netherlands leads in charge points, followed by France, Germany, and the UK, but...

Charge Qube is a modular, mobile energy storage system that installs quickly without planning permission, becoming operational within two hours.It stores 150kWh to 900kWh, supports AC and DC fast charging, integrates renewables, and repurposes...

Compleo UK secures £1.2m project to install EV chargers for Islington Council’s 550+ electric vehicles over two years.Chargers will be installed mainly at the waste and recycling centre, supporting a diverse fleet of electric...

ChargeUK welcomes four new members, including Allego, Sainsbury’s, Lucy Group, and Sungrow, to expand EV charging efforts.Members are committing £6 billion by 2030 to grow the UK’s EV charging network, create jobs, and support...

IONITY opens its largest UK EV charging hub at DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge, featuring 24 ultra-rapid 350kW chargers.A total of 104 chargers will be installed at five more Hilton DoubleTree locations through a...

AmpUp and Curo partner to make EV fleet charging more cost-effective by enabling site hosts to lease out charging stations during off-peak hours.The integration helps fleet operators save on infrastructure costs while providing reliable...

Birmingham is rolling out 560 lamppost EV chargers to help residents without off-street parking access convenient overnight charging.With 300 chargers installed and 260 more coming by spring 2025, this project aims to cut emissions...