Zapmap statistics reveal 120,000 public EV chargers
Zapmap has published new statistics for April showing that the country’s EV charging network has surpassed 120,000 EV chargers.
EVs cost same or less as petrol on a monthly lease
Electric vehicles (EV) now cost the same as or even less than petrol cars on a monthly lease, according to new data from Octopus Electric Vehicles.
National Grid DSO publishes Network Development Plan
National Grid’s Distribution System Operator (DSO) has published its 2026 Network Development Plan (NDP), setting out how the distribution network will evolve to meet rising demand, enable low‑carbon technologies, and support sustainable growth across its licence areas. The NDP provides a forward-looking view of the network, highlighting where capacity is available, where investment is needed, and how constraints will be managed. It is designed to give local authorities, […]
EVs now most popular fuel type for Autotrader enquiries
Electric vehicles (EV) are now the most popular fuel type on Autotrader for the first time ever, according to the platform and Zapmap.
First Bus trials electricity balancing to reduce energy waste
First Bus trialling the use of its electric bus depots to help balance the UK’s electricity system by adjusting when vehicles charge, reducing wasted renewable energy.
Talking Transport + Energy: Chris Jackson of Neertec
In the latest instalment of Talking Transport + Energy talks to Chris Jackson from fleet electrification and depot charging firm Neertec.
UK fusion consortium to develop power plant projects
Type One Energy, Tokamak Energy, and AECOM have announced the UK Infinity Fusion Consortium to pursue development of one of the first private-sector-led fusion power plant projects in the United Kingdom. The companies intend to develop a fusion project that is commercially credible, deployable using existing enabling technologies and capable of attracting private capital – […]
BYD becomes UK’s best selling EV
BYD has become the UK’s best-selling EV brand, overtaking established brands such as Tesla, KIA, BMW and Volkswagen, with 12,754 electric vehicles sold in 2026 so far.
Battery-electric van registrations grow by 44.7%
Battery electric vans (BEVs) grew strongly, up 44.7% with 2,439 registrations in April, according to new figures. The data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) also found the overall light commercial vehicle (LCV) market rose by 6.8% in April with 21,716 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining UK roads. At an 11.1% market share, however, BEV […]
BEV growth continues by 59.1%
BEV registrations grew by 59.1% year-on-year in the UK as the two millionth EV was registered in April, according to SMMT figures.
Half of UK truck market locked out of Plug-in Truck Grant
The UK’s Plug-in Truck Grant is being absorbed by large fleets placing volume orders, shutting out smaller hauliers making up half of the UK truck market.
eVED “could cost the UK economy £4.8bn”
Bringing in eVED in 2028 could cost the UK economy up to £4.8 billion under worst-case scenarios, according to UK trade association BEAMA.