Tag: Public Charging
UK government extends Workplace Charging Scheme for another year, adding to over 1,400 charge points
The UK government has extended Workplace Charging Scheme funding for home and workplace EV chargepoints for another year to support cleaner energy.More than 1,400 EV chargers have been installed at schools, with £3 million...
Fastned opens Northern Ireland’s fastest EV charging hub, with 400kW speeds
European charge point operator, Fastned, has opened its first public charging hub in Northern Ireland - which coincidentally has also become the fastest charging hub within Northern Ireland, with charging speeds of up to...
75% of EV drivers say high charging costs are a major barrier to widespread adoption, EVA England urges action
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...
UK’s EV charging rollout at risk if ZEV Mandate is weakened, ChargeUK warns
ChargeUK reports: Weakening the ZEV mandate will slow charger rollout, raise prices, and hurt EV adoption.Vicky Read urges the government to stick to the mandate, cut costs, and boost charging incentives.The charging sector is...
UK’s public EV charging network grows by 37% in 2024: Which regions and companies come out on top?
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...
ARENA continues the electric rollout across Australia with $2.4 Million for 250 new EV chargers across three states
ARENA has invested $2.4 million to help EVX Australia install 250 public EV chargers across three states.The chargers will be mounted on existing power poles, providing easier access to charging in urban areas.The project...
Lamppost chargers continue to upgrade cities as Birmingham, UK, adds 560 to its network
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...
Vauxhall and JOLT partner for limited time free public charging in London
In a promotion of both the Vauxhall EV range and JOLT's public EV charging infrastructure, the duo have teamed up to provide free charging at select stations for a one month period between 3rd...
Legal & General selects Osprey Charging to deliver six ultra-rapid UK charging sites
Asset management firm Legal & General (L&G), which owns retail and leisure parks across the UK, has, with advice from advisors Knight Frank, chosen UK CPO Osprey Charging to deliver ultra-rapid charging hubs at...
E.ON to install six major ultra-rapid EV charging hubs across Scotland
E.ON Drive Infrastructure is set to significantly expand Scotland's access to public, ultra-rapid EV charging, with plans to build new hubs at six sites in Scotland.The six new hubs will join E.ON's charging hub...
Northumberland lays the groundworks for eco-conscious tourism with three Be.EV ultra-rapid charging hubs
Three ultra-rapid EV charging hubs with 18 bays will support eco-tourism and promote low-carbon transport in Northumberland.The hubs help Northumberland achieve its net-zero by 2030 goal while benefiting businesses, residents, and tourists alike.Located near...
France surpasses 150,000 public EV charging stations and 2 million private charge points
France now has over 150,000 public EV charging stations, a 35% increase in one year and tripled in three years.10% of chargers are high-power (150 kW+), enabling quick recharges for long-distance travel.The government targets...
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Tesla bundles one year of free Supercharging with new Model Ys in Europe
The Tesla Model Y might already be the best selling car in Europe, but that hasn't stopped Tesla from letting off the brakes on its sales tactics, with the manufacturer now announcing an offer...
Be.EV partners with JW Lees to bring EV charging to pubs across the UK
UK charge point operator, Be.EV, has announced a £1.8 million charging partnership with brewery and pub operators, JW Lees.The deal will result in the installation of 22 ultra-rapid charging bays across JW Lees' North-West...
Waltham Forest, London, installs its 1,000th public EV charge point
Waltham Forest reached 1,000 public EV charge points, progressing toward 2,500 by 2026 with partner ubitricity's support.The council aims for 80% of households to be within 250 meters of a fast EV charging socket.This...
Scotland to gain 3,550 more public chargers in £6.3m investment
Scotland First Minister, John Swinney, has announced a significant expansion to Scotland's public EV charging infrastructure.From an investment worth £6.3 million, around 3,550 public charging points will be installed across the Ayrshire and Glasgow...
Hawai‘i opens second NEVI-funded EV charging station at Aloha Tower
Hawai‘i opens its second NEVI-funded EV charging station, supporting zero-emission transportation at O‘ahu’s Aloha Tower.The station offers four 150-kW chargers; rates are $0.44/kWh daytime and $0.57/kWh overnight.With HDOT and federal support, Hawai‘i advances EV...
Michigan embraces the future as AT&T and Voltpost turn lampposts into charge points
AT&T and Voltpost are working together to improve electric vehicle charging access across Michigan with IoT connectivity.Voltpost retrofits existing lampposts into modular EV chargers, making the deployment process faster and more cost-effective.The partnership supports...
Cardiff Council to install 100 new public EV chargers: Driving towards 2,000 by 2030
Cardiff Council plans to install up to 100 new electric vehicle chargers in the next two years.The initiative will target areas with limited off-street parking, increasing EV charging accessibility for residents across the city.Most...
Kia Charge service grows, now offering over 800k European charge points
Kia's in-house EV charging service, Kia Charge, has passed a new milestone in Europe.The all-in-one charging app, which is available across 28 European territories, now has access to over 800,000 EV charging points across...
Could this be the UK’s most sustainable campus? University of Warwick begins major EV charging project with Zest
The University of Warwick, with Zest, will install 173 EV charging points, reducing CO2 emissions by over 15,000 tonnes.Zest is funding £1.3 million for the 15-year project, making it a major UK university charging...
PoGo Charge opens its public charging network even wider with Zap-Pay
PoGo Charge partners with Zap-Pay to simplify payments across its ultra-rapid charging network throughout the UK.Zap-Pay integration enables seamless payments with credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, plus live updates.The collaboration aims to...
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...
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...
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