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Islington Council, in the UK's capital, London, has secured £932,500 worth of LEVI funding to roll out more public EV charging infrastructure across the borough.The council has already delivered over 600 charge points across...

The final endurance tests are ahead, as the Neue Klasse i3 model is set for its design premiere on 18th March 2026.BMW says the new i3 - now designated as an electric saloon, instead...

BYD has unveiled the second generation of its industry-leading Blade EV battery, which the company says is the world's 'most advanced' power battery.At the event, BYD also revealed its latest FLASH public charger, which...

Leading smart EV charging company Easee has announced a new promotion with ScottishPower.The deal will aim to make EV ownership simpler, smarter and more cost-efficient for drivers who want to plunge into the EV...

The UK’s transition to electric vehicles is evidently growing at pace, with nearly one in four new passenger cars sold being fully electric models.However, this growth is not even across the country - with...

A £50 million fund is being put in place to help automotive firms create jobs within the West Midland’s growing EV sector.The West Midlands Supplier Readiness and Transformation Fund will offer grants between £250,000...

The South West city of Bristol is the latest part of the UK to receive new on-street EV chargers, encouraging more drivers in the area to make the switch to electric vehicles.150 new lamppost-based...

This guest editor article was written by Becky Lalanne, Managing Director at Voqa.The conversation around EV charging in the UK has a blind spot. Open any trade publication, scroll through government policy documents, or...

The two millionth EV sold by Volkswagen was an ID.3, produced in Zwickau, Germany. This facility is located in the western part of Saxony, Germany. The car was delivered to a customer at the...

The Isle of Wight's bus operator, Southern Vectis, has received delivery of a significant 31 electric bus units, helping to clean up public transport on the island.The buses follow investments of £10.7 million from...

Skoda is investing a significant €250 million to expand EV battery production at its Mladá Boleslav facility in the Czech Republic.The move makes Skoda the largest producer of EV batteries within the Volkswagen Group,...

£4 million worth of funding from the UK's Department for Transport is to be received by England's National Health Service, allowing it to roll out hundreds more EV charging sockets across its estates.The new...

A new judgement from the UK's tax tribunal has opened the door for a potential reduction in VAT on public charging, from 20% to 5%.This move, depending on HMRC's own ruling, may well bring...

Despite Saudi Arabia's historic dependency on oil, the kingdom is rapidly emerging as a pivotal player in the global EV industry, particularly for the Middle East.This is occurring through strong progress in charging infrastructure,...

As the US rollout of the Tesla Semi truck continues, Tesla has updated its charger map to show 64 new Megacharger EV charging locations which are coming soon, with locations spanning right across the...

The electric vehicle industry relies on a number of parts to keep the cogs turning, including batteries, electric drive motors, critical materials, and more.However, an important aspect that is often overlooked is cellular connectivity.With...

Chinese automobile manufacturer Changan Automobile is launching its second fully-electric model in the UK, the Changan Deepal S05, following the Changan Deepal S07 last year.The Changan Deepal S05 is the latest model, and joins...

The UK's Department for Transport has announced a grant scheme boost that will see renters, landlords, business owners, and some homeowners be able to claim nearly 50% of the cost of an EV chargepoint...

Renault Group is set to take full ownership of Flexis, a manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles.The move, which is still subject to regulatory approval, will end the current joint venture of Renault Group, Volvo...

This article is sponsored by ECOFACTOR.ECOFACTOR, a European hardware manufacturer, Charge Point Management System, charging app provider, and Ukrainian Charge Point Operator, is making a decisive shift in 2026 – stepping into full-scale charge...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced four regional funding opportunities for EV charging in 2026.This will see PennDOT invest $100 million worth of its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding into community-focussed...

Fleet charging specialists, Fleete, have announced plans for a future 26 bay electric truck charging hub at the Hams Hall Distribution Park in Coleshill, near Birmingham.Located in a key area of warehouses and distribution...

As part of a newly announced model lineup from Polestar, the next three years will see four new cars roll out across its portfolio.This includes the Polestar 5 grand tourer later this summer, a...

Ridesharing platform Uber is set to spend $100 million on implementing EV charging sites for its growing fleet of autonomous robotaxis.The investment comes as part of Uber's split future strategy, where taxis under its...