Price of charging an EV on public network increased by 11% in 2023, Zapmap figures show
Charge point mapping service Zapmap has published new figures which show how electric car charging prices on the UK’s public network changed during 2023 – with the overall cost of charging on the public network increasing by 11% in the 12-month period.
Ford opens new EV testing facilities
Ford has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) testing facilities in the UK with a £24 million investment into its Dunton Campus’ research and development laboratory.
New Octopus Energy V2G tariff will allow EV drivers to charge for free
Octopus Energy has launched the UK’s first mass market vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tariff – Octopus Power Pack – which they say guarantees free charging for electric vehicle (EV) drivers.
Councils continue to invest in EV charging
Tower Hamlets Council and Buckinghamshire Council are installing thousands of new electric vehicle chargers.
Evata launches fleet sharing platform to help with charging
Evata has launched its fleet infrastructure sharing platform, to trim ‘Total Cost of Operation’ [TCO] and counter productivity challenges associated with fleet electrification and having to use the public charging network.
Altilium, Synetiq and LV= join forces on EV battery recycling
Altilium and SYNETIQ are working together to recycle the growing number of electric vehicle (EV) batteries from cars that have been written off, thereby closing the loop on the UK battery supply chain and conserving natural resources.
WMCA agree £1.2bn budget for net zero and transport projects
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has approved a budget of £1.2 billion which will be used to upskill workers, cut carbon, and improve the transport system.
Aqua superPower expands marine charging services to support commercial ports
Global marine fast charge network operator Aqua superPower is expanding its services to support commercial ports on the path to net zero.
Partnership between Paua and Applegreen will increase access to EV charging at motorway sites
A new partnership will allow electric vehicle charging solution provider Paua’s charge card and app to be used at 500 Applegreen and Welcome Break’s charging points in the UK and Ireland over the next year.
Shadow Roads Minister tells RECHARGE UK that Labour will reinstate 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars
Shadow Roads Minister Bill Esterson has told members of electric vehicle (EV) trade group RECHARGE UK that Labour will restore the 2030 date for the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in an effort to rebuild consumer and investor confidence.
Green energy test bed to launch in Manchester
Energy infrastructure developer SSE Energy Solutions has signed an agreement with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to use the region as a test bed for pioneering projects which will accelerate its journey to net zero.
UK Power Networks’ employees take advantage of EV scheme
UK Power Networks’ benefit-in-kind reward scheme that enables employees to lease an electric vehicle (EV) has proven a hit with more than 45% of workers expressing an interest in signing up for one.