The UK’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure network is about to get bigger and faster thanks to a £300m investment that will see 1,800 new ultra-rapid charge points, tripling the current network of 918 across the country. Ofgem, the government regulator for gas and electricity markets in Great Britain, announced the funding boost with 39 motorway
InstaVolt has completed a food and drink chain hattrick as it announces a new partnership with Costa Coffee. Over 200 rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers are to be installed at Costa Coffee Drive-Thru locations across the UK, offering charging speeds of up to 120kW. InstaVolt’s ‘open charger’ model enables any driver to use its charging
Brent Cross shopping centre will soon feature the UK’s largest EV charging hub A total of 236 electric-car charging points will be installed in London’s Brent Cross shopping centre’s car parks over the next five years, making it the largest charging hub in the UK. The chargers will be operated by Franklin Energy as part
Nearly half of businesses are planning to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points on their premises over the next year according to a new survey. Commissioned by Centrica Business Solutions, it found that companies are planning to invest £15.8 billion in EVs and on-site charging points over the twelve months to March 2022. This is
E.On Next is launching two new tariffs designed to be climate friendly, one focused on electric vehicles (EVs) and one offering the perk of tree planting. Both new tariffs – Next Drive and Climate+ – offer 100% renewable energy through Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates, a measure that has been often criticised for
ELECTRIC cars are becoming more and more popular as the UK public aims to be more environmentally conscious and cut back on their pollution emissions. But how far can an electric car go before it needs charging? These are the top 10 electric cars compared, including models from Tesla, Hyundai and Renault. The UK will
Good Energy is launching a new tariff that allows electric vehicle (EV) drivers to charge for free during periods of excess wind and solar generation. Developed in partnership with Zap-Map – a company Good Energy owns a 50.1% stake in – the Zap Flash tariff includes ‘flash’ windows based on periods where Britain is generating
InstaVolt has achieved a record month for electric vehicle (EV) charging installations, with 62 rapid chargers set live in March. These 62 chargers are spread across twenty different regions in the UK, with the highest proportions being in Warwickshire (15), Greater London (six) and Oxfordshire (four). These new charger installations are to support InstaVolt’s ambitions
Oil and gas major Shell plans to install 5,000 rapid electric vehicle chargers in Britain by 2025 in a bid confirm a market-leading position in the transition to clean energy. The Anglo-Dutch company is also proposing an investment in on-street public charging points, building on its relationship with Ubitricity which it acquired in February. The
How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
ELECTRIC cars are becoming increasingly popular around the world. But how practical are they? Here’s everything you need to know if you’re thinking about getting one. How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home? According to EDF Energy, electricity costs 14p per kWh on average. So, you’d pay £6 for a
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