New car market delivers best year since 2019 as fleets fuel growth
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show a resurgence in new car registrations in 2023, reaching an impressive 1.903 million for the year. 2023 saw more battery electric vehicle (BEVs) reach the road than in 2020 and 2021 combined.
Council publishes map showing locations of planned EV chargers
A new electric vehicle charging map which shows the locations of more than 2,500 planned chargers has been published by Hackney Council.
ZEV mandate becomes law
The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate (ZEV) mandate has now officially become law, requiring all new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2035.
Fleets switching to electric SUVs as van alternative, reports Arval
Electric SUVs (eSUVs) are being chosen by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, according to Arval UK.
Plans for new EV charging hub approved
Leading charge point network operator evyve have been given the green light for the development of 10 Ultra Rapid charging bays at Corby Retail Park by North Northampshire Council.
World’s largest electricity interconnector goes live
The world’s longest land and subsea electricity interconnector – which stretches for 475 miles between UK and Denmark – started commercial operations last week.
RAC research shows motorway services high-power charger target not met by end of 2023
The Government did not hit its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023, according to new research carried out by the RAC.
Electric vehicle among world’s greatest transport innovations of the last 90 years
The Nissan Leaf – the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle – has secured its place among some of the world’s greatest transport innovations according to a survey conducted by Nissan to mark its 90th birthday.
GRIDSERVE installs more than 300 charging bays in 2023
GRIDSERVE has installed the highest number of High Power electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in the company’s history in 2023, with more than 300 added across Electric Super Hubs and Electric Retail Hubs.
Predictions for the EV industry in 2024
Charlie Jardine, CEO of EO Charging, gives his predictions for the electric vehicle (EV) industry in the year ahead.
GRIDSERVE reveal best times to charge on Electric Highway at Christmas
GRIDSERVE have revealed the best times to travel and charge on its Electric Highway at Christmas – with 23rd December expected to be the busiest day on UK roads.
New EV myth-busting guide launched by heycar
Automotive marketplace heycar has launched an online myth-busting guide to help people find out the facts about electric vehicles (EVs).