Chris Lilly (Zap-Map)

British Gas has launched a new tariff designed for households that run an EV. The Green Drive Nov 2020 tariff offers reduced costs off-peak, when much of an EV’s charging is carried out. Backed by renewable electricity, the new residential tariff gives...

A new trial involving FreeWire, Westminster City Council, Centrica, and Zipcar will study the use of mobile EV charging technology, compared to traditional static charge points. FreeWire’s systems have already been trialled in London at BP forecourts, but this case will see...

Alfa Power has installed the UK’s first 100 kW CCS rapid charger, capable of matching the charging capabilities of the latest generation of EVs such as the Hyundai Kona Electric and Jaguar I-Pace. The unit is the fastest in the UK available...

Tonik Energy and The Phoenix Works have launched a new EV charging service plan for businesses and organisations, providing a complete charging solution for clients. Intended for companies and the public sector, the new service removes up-front costs and guarantees reliability for...

Rapid EV charging network Engenie has announced a partnership with M7 Real Estate, that will see the company’s units installed at M7’s out-of-town retail sites in eight locations across the UK. Powered by 100% renewable energy, the partnership is expected to save...

Scottish Power has partnered with Arnold Clark to offer electric car buyers at the dealership group an ‘end-to-end’ EV package. This sees elements such as grants, energy, and charge points bundled together to help encourage EV buyers further. The EV package starts...

InstaVolt has installed its 200th EV charge point, a year after having put its first unit in the ground. The milestone figure was reached at Locks Heath Shopping Village in Hampshire, with a number of shops and cafes around for drivers to...

The UK’s plug-in car market continues to buck the market trend, with growth of 32% reported for October’s registrations by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) against an industry total of -3%. The relatively strong electric vehicle performance means that...

Zap-Map has agreed a partnership with YourParkingSpace.co.uk, which looks to make life simpler for EV drivers looking to book car parking spots. Users of Zap-Map, the UK’s number-one EV charging platform, will be able to make bookings for the thousands of YourParkingSpace.co.uk...

London’s first open-access lamppost EV charge points will be installed by char.gy, after the network agreed a partnership with Southwark Council to offer drivers on-street units within the local authority. The 50 initial units will be installed in two areas – Borough...

The Department for Transport (DfT) announced today that changes to the UK Government’s Plug-in Car Grant scheme. From Friday 9th November 2018, the grants for pure-electric EV models will be cut by £1,000, and all current plug-in hybrids will no longer be...