Charging sector responds to “disappointing” HMRC decision to appeal VAT ruling
The UK electric vehicle (EV) charging sector and wider industry has responded to the HMRC decision to appeal the Tax Tribunal ruling on 5% VAT for public charging. It follows community benefit society Charge My Street winning its appeal on whether public electric vehicle (EV) charging should qualify for the reduced 5% VAT rate at […]
Drivers move to EVs as petrol prices rise significantly
New AA analysis shows petrol is now 24p a litre more expensive than a year ago, meaning drivers are paying £13.20 more to fill a typical 55-litre tank.
Voltempo deploys solution for bookable depot charging
Voltempo has announced the first live deployment of its DepotCharge solution with Welch Group, enabling digital network Openreach to access shared, cost-competitive and bookable depot charging.
Miliband sets out further clean energy and EV plans
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has set out further measures to ensure clean, homegrown power as Whitehall also plans to “break the link” between volatile gas prices and electricity.
Disabled driver to test European charging accessibility with trip
A disabled driver is set to take on a 2,800-mile return journey from Birmingham to Spain in a fully electric vehicle (EV), testing Europe’s accessible charging network.
Believ works with Mitchells & Butlers
Believ has partnered with Mitchells & Butlers to deliver EV charging infrastructure across a number of its sites nationwide.
Kia UK announces Ohme as partner for PBV commercial vehicles
Kia UK has announced Ohme as its preferred EV charging partner across its PBV Centres for commercial vehicles.
BEV growth surges in Europe
BEV registrations surged 51% in March 2026 across 15 key markets, as the conflict in the Middle East drove customers away from fossil-fuel powered cars.
SMMT urges “open technology transition” to HGV zero emission goals
The UK Government is being urged to ensure Britain’s HGV operators have access to every available technology to cut carbon emissions.
Last Mile completes 1 million utility connections
Multi-utility infrastructure provider Last Mile has reached 1 million utility connections across electricity, gas, water, wastewater and heat networks.
UK has fourth highest number of European public charge points
The UK has the fourth highest number of public charge points and ranks third in terms of number of installed ultra-fast chargers.
EVs “cheaper to buy” than petrol models for first time
New electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper to buy on average than petrol models for the first time, according to data from Autotrader. Based on prices after discounts, the average price of a new EV has now undercut a petrol car across the retail market, driven by UK Government grants and manufacturer discounting. The impact of […]