Tag: UK
Fuuse is helping charge point operators hit new regulations with the acquisition of Everyday EV
Fuuse acquires Everyday EV to enhance charging software and support services for charge point operators in the UK.The acquisition aligns with new UK Public Charging Regulations, ensuring 24/7 helpline availability for CPOs.Fuuse continues to...
US boost for UK fleets: Canoo continues global expansion with Bicester Motion base in Oxfordshire, UK
Canoo Inc., a US-based EV innovator, has established its UK hub at Bicester Motion in Oxfordshire.The site will support operations, customer engagement, and the launch of right-hand drive vehicles in the UK.Canoo aims to...
Heidi Alexander is the UK’s new Transport Secretary: What does the appointment mean for the country’s EV transition?
Heidi Alexander becomes Transport Secretary, bringing experience from her role as Deputy Mayor of London for Transport.We expect Alexander to continue promoting environmental initiatives like ULEZ while addressing broader transport challenges across the UK.Industry...
EVC rebrands as Roam to reflect the evolving charge point sector
EVC is now Roam, investing £165 million to install 100,000 chargers across the UK and planning European expansion in 2025.Partnering with major brands, Roam aims to make EV charging effortless and promote a carefree,...
Landis+Gyr and We Power Your Car partner to give fleet operators the confidence to go electric
Landis+Gyr and We Power Your Car are driving UK business adoption of sustainable eMobility with advanced solutions.Smart chargers with load balancing, energy distribution, and integration features ensure efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable EV infrastructure management.Businesses...
Connected Kerb begins the largest EV charging rollout in the North of England
South Tyneside Council and Connected Kerb have partnered to install 2,000 new EV charging points over 20 years.The first phase includes adding chargers to 20 locations and upgrading 14 sites with rapid 50kW chargers...
UK EV industry and think tanks urge government to maintain commitment to ZEV mandate
14 NGOs, think tanks, and campaign groups urge the UK Government to uphold the ZEV mandate.The mandate has increased EV supply, lowered prices, and positioned the UK ahead of European markets.The groups urge the...
Be.EV tackles air pollution in Sheffield head-on
Be.EV opens a nine-bay ultra-rapid EV charging hub in Sheffield, reducing air pollution-related deaths.Positioned on a high-traffic road, the hub includes nine chargers and plans expansion to meet demand.For launch, Be.EV offers half-price charging...
Believ brings EV charging to the heart of UK communities with new Church of England partnership
Believ partners with the Church of England to install EV chargers at 18,000 community-focused church properties.Believ provides full funding for installation, operation, and maintenance, costing nothing for churches or local authorities.Supports the Church’s net...
Oxa launches autonomous Ford E-Transit for UK and US roads
The self-driving Ford E-Transit now operates in the UK and US for logistics and transport.Using Oxa’s Reference Autonomy Designs, these vehicles streamline mass production and scalable autonomous technology integration.Equipped with 360-degree sensors and manual...
The power of convenience: Sainsbury’s Smart Charge hits over 500 ultra-rapid charging bays
Smart Charge now has over 500 ultra-rapid EV charging bays across Sainsbury's sites in the UK, aiming for 750 by year-end.EV drivers can earn Nectar points while charging, thanks to Smart Charge’s integration with...
UK EV transition could boost economy by £16bn by 2035
The UK automotive sector could increase its economy by £16.1 billion by 2035 through rapid EV transition.The report predicts a £50 billion gap: a quick BEV transition could create 167,000 jobs by 2035.Urgent government...
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Zapmap grows in strength as Hive joins its EV network with free credits for users
Hive and Zapmap's partnership simplifies EV charging by offering convenient access to both home and public chargers.New Hive EV customers will receive £20 in free credits for use at Zap-Pay-enabled public charging stations.The partnership...
E.ON launches its first EV charging hub in Wales
E.ON Drive Infrastructure has launched its first EV charging hub in Wales, offering 10 ultra-fast 300kW charging bays.The initiative aims to enhance reliable charging access, supported by E.ON, the Charge Point Operator, and Transport...
Currys teams up with Ohme to stock smart EV chargers in store
Currys has partnered with Ohme to sell smart EV chargers in stores and online.Ohme’s chargers use smart technology to reduce charging costs by optimising charging during off-peak times.Charging with Ohme’s smart tariffs could cost...
The InstaVolt charging network is getting even greener with a renewable energy partnership with Octopus Energy
InstaVolt partnered with Octopus Energy to supply 100% renewable energy at over 1,700 charging stations across the UK.The collaboration features the "Plunge Pricing" scheme, offering reduced charging rates when green energy is plentiful for...
Ayvens officially launches in the UK to advance the nation’s EV transition
Ayvens launched in the UK on October 3, 2024, replacing LeasePlan UK, with ALD Automotive UK following soon.It provides sustainable mobility solutions like leasing, fleet management, and a nationwide salary sacrifice car scheme.With a...
GRIDSERVE opens its latest Electric Forecourt® in Stevenage, UK
GRIDSERVE's new Electric Forecourt® in Stevenage offers 30 charging bays, with 24 providing 100 miles of range in 10 minutes.Powered by net zero carbon energy, the chargers accept payments via contactless card, device, or...
Osprey installs new charge points in Cardiff’s Capital Shopping Park
Osprey Charging installed 10 new EV chargers at Cardiff’s Capital Shopping Park, including 8 rapid chargers.The chargers are compatible with all EVs, and drivers can pay using multiple methods like contactless cards and mobile...
Shell officially opens its first electric truck charging station in the UK
Shell has opened its first UK electric truck charging point at the Markham Moor Truck Stop in Nottinghamshire along a major HGV route.The 400kW station enables fast charging for two trucks at once, with...
EVC and Octopus Electroverse partner to enhance the UK’s EV charging rollout
EVC teams up with Octopus Electroverse to add thousands of new EV charging points across the UK.Electroverse app and website allow users to find, start, stop, and pay for charging sessions easily.£165 million investment...
The UK’s Labour government is ready to reinstate the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars
The UK’s Labour government will reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, reversing the previous delay to 2035.The Department for Transport confirmed the 2030 deadline and plans to accelerate EV charging...
E-Bike Positive: The UK’s major new electric bike safety campaign
The UK cycling sector launches "E-Bike Positive," a major campaign to address safety concerns and promote ebikes' benefits.Battery safety worries deter potential buyers, leading to the campaign's new assurance scheme and educational resources.Over 100...
Osprey Charging and Railpen prepare for the future with new rapid EV chargers in Harrow, London
Osprey Charging Network and Railpen have installed three rapid EV chargers at St Ann’s Shopping Centre, Harrow.The chargers provide 100 miles of range in 35 minutes, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 7,400 tonnes annually.This...
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