Tag: tariff

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...

EDF is gearing for the future: Cashback offer drives EV adoption this December

Sign up for the EDF Pod Point Plug & Power tariff by 26 December and get £200 cashback, which is equivalent to a year of free driving (8,244 miles).The bundle includes the Pod Point...

Claim £50 when you switch to an EV tariff with EDF this November

EDF offers £50 cashback for November sign-ups on any EV tariff like GoElectric Overnight and Pod Point EV Exclusive.EDF’s EV tariffs provide 5 hours of low-cost, zero-carbon electricity each night, saving drivers up to...

Hypervolt and Kraken launch SmartFlex tariffs to reduce customers’ charging bills

Hypervolt has launched SmartFlex-powered tariffs, like Octopus Intelligent Go, for all customers after collaborating with Kraken Technologies.These tariffs provide flexible, cost-effective energy solutions, allowing tens of thousands of customers to optimise their energy usage.The...

EDF and Pod Point launch cost-cutting Plug & Power home EV charging offer 

EDF and Pod Point make new bundle offers the Solo 3S charger for £499 upfront, with costs spread over two years.The bundle's £2,139 annual tariff includes cheap overnight rates, saving up to £538 compared...

EDF launches charging trial to make EV tariffs greener and cheaper

EDF’s EV OptiCharge trial will automate smart charging for 300 customers to reduce costs and emissions.Running from this month to February 2025, the trial will optimise charging during cheaper, off-peak hours.Supported by £1.3 million...

Chinese firms snatch record 11% of Europe’s EV market as buyers race to beat tariffs

Chinese EVs grab 11% of Europe’s EV market share in June as buyers rush to beat new tariffs.SAIC, owner of MG, sold nearly 13,400 cars, surpassing BYD’s 4,000, with 40% of imports dealer-registered.State-owned SAIC,...

Octopus EV slashes charging costs for summer travel across the UK

Octopus EV introduces the ‘Intelligent Octopus Go - EV Saver’ tariff with a reduced off-peak rate of 6p per kWh in time for the summer holidays.This tariff can save over £1,000 annually compared to...

The EU Commission’s tariffs on China’s EV imports face slight amendments amongst industry backlash

EU Commission announced provisional tariffs on China's EV imports effective from July 5, pending ongoing negotiations with Beijing.Tariffs range from 19.9% to 47.6%, including a 20.8% special duty for cooperating manufacturers in the subsidy...

Volkswagen Group unveils a range of new, cost-cutting perks with new OVO partnership

Volkswagen Group UK partners with OVO to offer cost-effective charging and benefits for EV customers starting July 1, 2024.Customers receive 10,000 free miles initially and 1,000 additional free miles annually for three years, along...

Ohme slashes EV charging to under £10 a month on smart tariffs

Ohme's smart EV tariffs enable drivers to charge their cars for less than £10 monthly.Charging 6,800 miles costs £119 annually on a smart tariff, much less than petrol or standard tariffs.Ohme, awarded Best Chargepoint...

EV sales are exceeding expectations in China, yet faltering in the US and Europe

Battery electric vehicles in China are projected to exceed 50% of total sales by 2030, two years early.US and Europe face EV sales plateau due to affordability, infrastructure issues, and economic uncertainty, despite optimistic...
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The EU imposes tariffs of up to 38.1% on Chinese electric vehicle imports

EU imposes tariffs up to 38.1% on Chinese EV imports by July, varying for different manufacturers.The aim is to address concerns over Chinese EV sales surge, dumping practices, and overcapacity.Anticipated repercussions include potential retaliation...

Allstar and Be.EV partner to offer a 20% discount on EV charging

From June 12 to July 12, Allstar are awarding drivers a 20% discount on charging at Be.EV charge points, aligning with Be.EV’s new reduced pricing.Be.EV adds over 500 new EV charge points to the...

British EV drivers are paying the highest charging rates in Europe

British EV drivers pay the highest rates for high-power charging, at over €c14 per kilometre.LCP Delta's CHARGEtrack tool shows significant tariff differences across 32 European countries, revealing mid-range prices in Germany, the Netherlands, and...

Brazil is embracing EVs, overtaking Belgium as a top importer of Chinese EV models

EV market in Brazil will grow from US$661.3 million in 2024 to US$1,236.0 million by 2028.China exported 40,163 new energy vehicles to Brazil in April 2024, marking a 13-fold year-on-year increase.Chinese automakers, including BYD...

The Philippines is embracing EVs with continued tax exemptions for imported electric vehicles

The Philippines extends its tax exemption for imported electric and hybrid vehicles, including electric motorcycles and e-bikes, until 2028.This initiative, initially implemented in 2023, aims to promote eco-friendly transportation and reduce carbon emissions.The policy...

U.S. Government raises tariffs on China’s electric vehicles to 100%

U.S. Government raises tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from 25% to 100% to protect domestic production.Biden administration targets China's market dominance and subsidies, citing national security concerns.EU investigates Chinese electric car dumping, considering tariffs...