Zapmap confirms 116,000 EV chargers in UK due to metrics change
The Department for Transport has worked with Zapmap on changing the way that charging infrastructure is reported – revealing there are now 116,000 UK electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Co-founder and COO of Zapmap, Melanie Shufflebotham, posted on LinkedIn about the changes and how the numbers had shifted from the 88,000 charging devices previously recorded to […]
CIHT launches guidance to support local delivery of accessible EV charging infrastructure
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has published new guidance to help councils plan, deliver and maintain public EV charging networks.
Fleete opens commercial vehicle electric charging hub at Port of Tilbury
Fleete has opened a commercial vehicle electric charging hub at the Port of Tilbury, offering a 5MW facility with 16 ultra-rapid chargers.
Plymouth to deliver city-wide EV charging network
Connected Kerb and Believ have been appointed as charge point operators for Plymouth’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project.
ENGIE announces agreement to acquire UK Power Networks
ENGIE has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire 100% of electricity distributor UK Power Networks (UKPN) for an equity value of £10.5 billion.
Geothermal Energy Lithium delivers energy for Octopus
Geothermal Energy Lithium (GEL) is delivering one of the UK’s first constant geothermal electricity deals with Octopus from its United Downs plant in Cornwall.
Talking Transport + Energy: Chris Demetriou
In the latest instalment of Talking Transport + Energy talks to the London Borough of Islington’s Chris Demetriou.
Arnold Clark Charge celebrates 60th site
Arnold Clark Charge has celebrated opening its 60th site in the UK by opening new public ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers in Wolverhampton.
Polestar offers expanded grid rewards to new markets
Polestar has reduced the total cost of ownership by adding grid rewards to its Polestar Energy offer in additional European markets alongside car-controlled smart charging.
Wayve raised $1.2bn in latest investment round
Wayve has raised $1.2bn (£887bn) in a Series D investment round, bringing its post-money valuation to $8.6bn (£6.3bn).
GRIDSERVE cites growth in eHGVs
GRIDSERVE’s Electric Freightway has cited the 161 zero emission electric HGVs which have contributed to the growth in such vehicles in 2025.
Government slashes EV chargepoint costs by up to £500
Grants up to £500 will be available for renters, flat owners, homeowners without driveways, and businesses when installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, the UK Government has announced.