A new £1.6 billion programme will see the world’s largest battery energy storage network rolled out in the UK, supporting rapid EV charging hubs across the country. Plans announced by Pivot Power include a 2 GW network of grid-scale batteries built, which...

Four new EV rapid chargers and three new 22 kW fast units have been installed in Dundee to help support electric taxi use in the city. Installed by eVolt for Dundee City Council, as part of the city’s Go Ultra Low Cities...

InstaVolt is in the process of installing its rapid charge points at Certas Energy forecourts, after agreeing a nationwide deal with the fuel company that will see the rapid charging specialist further expand its network. InstaVolt is one of the fastest growing...

Nissan Energy Solar has now gone on sale in the UK, with the integrated home energy system starting at a little under £4,000. The set-up is quoted at enabling customers to save up to 66% on their energy bills, and packages everything...

A new study carried out by the makers of the electric Black Cab – LEVC – have found that drivers of electric vehicles are calmer, happier, and more focused behind the wheel. On top of the reduced fuel costs and improved air...

Urban Electric has launched the UEone – a new pop-up EV charge point for residential on-street charging – and will undergo trials in Oxford. The £600,000 project will see Oxford City Council and Urban Electric involved in testing the EV charge point,...

EV charging charity Zero Carbon World has 100 units to donate to suitable locations, with businesses in the hospitality industry invited to apply for a free charge point. There are 7 kW and 22 kW charge points available – an even split...

Auto Windscreens is installing EV charge points at its vehicle glass repair locations across the UK, working with unit installers ChargedEV to complete the roll-out. The company’s Chesterfield headquarters now has three 7.4 kW dual charge points, with several more locations set...

East Anglian EV charging network EV Driver has launched its own app on Androis and iOS, making it easier for drivers to charge on the company’s network. The app replaces EV Driver’s previous web-page based set-up, and will allow further features to...

The UK’s electric vehicle market continued its now familiar growth in April, with more than 3,800 plug-in cars registered in April 2018 – representing 2.3% of the total UK car market. The figure sees electric vehicles far outstrip growth in other areas...

EV rapid charging specialists Engenie has been boosted in its aims to roll-out 1,500 chargers across the UK with the announcement of significant investment from Investec. The increased capital will help the firm install both rapid chargers, and also future-proof ultra-rapid charge...