Tag: charging

Paua partners with Sainsbury’s Smart Charge ultra-rapid network

Business-oriented EV charging roaming network, Paua, has launched a partnership with Sainsbury's Smart Charge, the ultra-rapid charging network operated at over 69 sites of the British grocer.The total addition of over 550 Smart Charge...

Simplification is the future: Eliminating charging anxiety for corporate fleets

Most EVs cover daily driving needs, eliminating charging anxiety for corporate fleets and meeting average commute distances.The UK’s expanding network of over 72,000 charge points ensures reliable, efficient charging access for businesses nationwide.Integrated platforms...

EV Leaders: Anne Buckingham, Managing Director, Evolt Charging

Anne Buckingham is the Managing Director of Evolt Charging, the SWARCO-owned EV charging firm that rebranded from SWARCO Smart Charging to Evolt Charging back in April 2024. After initially joining the firm as Sales...

Driivz technology helps ON the RUN tackle charge anxiety across Canada

ON the RUN partners with Driivz to enhance EV charging experience across Canada with advanced software technology.Driivz’s platform supports over 1,600 types of chargers, offering 24/7 monitoring and remote issue resolution to ensure network...

Plug in and earn: Ohme’s winter trial delivers big rewards for EV drivers

The Ohme Winter CrowdFlex trial has rewarded EV drivers with over £100,000, showcasing energy flexibility’s potential benefits.The trial aims to cut energy costs, stabilise the grid, and save £10 billion annually by 2050.With EV...

Volkswagen Group and OVO extend partnership to benefit fleet drivers

A benefits partnership between energy firm OVO and Volkswagen Group UK, which has allowed private owners of new Volkswagen Group EVs to reap a number of benefits, will now be extended to cover fleet...

EDF sets an electric course for 2025, offering up to two years of free electric driving 

EDF offers £300 credit for signing up to the Pod Point Plug & Power tariff by January 31.The bundle includes a discounted charger, cheaper overnight rates, and zero-carbon electricity for EV charging.Customers with smart...

AmpUp and Hubject partner to bring cutting-edge new technology to North America’s EV charging network

AmpUp will implement Hubject's Plug&Charge technology, enabling automatic charging and payment without apps or RFID cards.All AmpUp stations will join Hubject’s global eRoaming network, giving access to over 1 million charging points worldwide.The partnership...

Hypervolt and EDF launch grid balancing partnership to solidify the UK’s charging network

EDF and Hypervolt have teamed up to provide the first-ever frequency response services from EVs to balance the grid.Hypervolt’s UltraGrid software and EDF’s PowerShift technology automatically adjust EV chargers to optimise energy use and...

Driving home for Christmas – don’t wait for all those chargers

This guest editor piece was written by Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV. You can find out more about Be.EV, here.It happens every Christmas (and no, we’re not talking about family arguments). Traffic jams clog...

ChargeUK’s Christmas List

This guest editor article was written by Jarrod Birch, Head of Policy at ChargeUK. You can find out more about ChargeUK, here.As we wrap up 2024, the growth in the UK's charging infrastructure has...

Paua and Roam partner in a joint charge to lead the UK to its sustainable fleet goals 

Paua and Roam are expanding EV access by adding over 800 charging connectors at more than 200 locations.Partnerships like this are essential for meeting the ZEV Mandate goals and accelerating EV adoption.Roam’s diverse charging...
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Newport prepares for a sustainable future with 144 new Zest charge points

Newport City Council and Zest will install 144 EV charging points at 77 locations, supporting residents without off-street parking.The project aligns with Newport’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and promote sustainable...

DPD boosts its electric future with upgraded bp pulse infrastructure

DPD partners with bp pulse to expand EV charging infrastructure, supporting its growing fleet of nearly 4,000 vehicles.bp pulse will upgrade and install new rapid chargers, with 14 sites live and 16 more planned.The...

Swedish airports power up: Virta brings smarter EV charging

Swedavia partners with Virta to manage 800 EV charging points at 10 major Swedish airports, including Stockholm Arlanda and Gothenburg Landvetter.Virta's smart technology improves user experience with transparent billing and dynamic load management for...

Tesla brings back free Supercharging for U.S. Model S buyers

Six years after Tesla phased out the free Supercharging for life offer on new Teslas worldwide, the manufacturer is bringing back the scheme in an effort to drive sales - but this time, only...

Cheshire West and Chester Council secure LEVI funding to deliver 800 new public chargers

The UK's Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced a major planned installation of chargepoints across its borough, following approval from the Department for Transport to launch a procurement process to find a charge...

UK on track for 300k public chargers by 2030 – what challenges remain?

A new report on public chargepoints for electric vehicles, undertaken by the UK's independent public spending watchdog, the National Audit Office, has laid out the government's current progress in growing the country's public charging...

Manchester’s new Oasis? Be.EV begins construction on the city’s first large-scale charging hub

Be.EV is transforming a derelict petrol station in Failsworth into Manchester’s first large-scale EV Charging Oasis, featuring 12 ultra-rapid chargers.The hub, part of a £550 million regeneration project, aims to meet rising EV demand...

Kempower, DP World, and Kalmar introduce ultra-high-power innovations to charge the ports of the future

Europe’s first 500A charging system charges electric straddle carriers in 45 minutes, improving efficiency and reducing emissions.Modular, compact design supports continuous use, aligning with DP World’s carbon neutrality target of 2040 and net-zero 2050.Collaboration...

The Green Grocer: What next for Tesco’s sustainability story?

As the largest supermarket retailer in the UK, Tesco, which has over 3,600 stores across the country, is in a prime position to decarbonise its operations - particularly when it comes to the transportation...

The US electrification effort ramps up as GM and EVgo reach over 2,000 public EV chargers

GM and EVgo installed over 2,000 public EV chargers, helping GM meet its 2,850 charger goal for 2023.The new Murrieta station has five 350kW chargers, serving up to 10 EVs, with NACS integration planned.GM...

E.ON shows results of bidirectional charging pilot scheme

Multinational energy firm, E.ON, has been running its 'Bi-clEVer' pilot project since 2022, exploring the real-world application of bidirectional EV charging - with the hope of improving sustainability, while reducing costs and energy dependency.With...

Envevo powers Saudi Arabia’s EV future with new leadership

Envevo enters Saudi Arabia as the first dedicated EV charging provider, supporting Vision 2030’s sustainable goals.Foad Albakri, an EV industry expert, leads Envevo’s Saudi operations, bringing a decade of experience operating in UK and...
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