Chris Lilly (Zap-Map)

Renault has started a large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging pilot, the first of its kind in the world, with schemes beginning in Portugal and the Netherlands. Using a fleet of 15 Renault Zoes, pilot schemes are starting in Utrecht and Madeira, with more...

Bristol’s first rapid charge hub is due to go online this summer, with four rapid charge points planned for Eastville Park, near the M32. The plans are for the rapid charge points to be installed – reckoned to be 50 kW units...

Jaguar Land Rover has installed 166 EV charge points at its Gaydon engineering base, for use by its employees and visitors. The huge roll-out demonstrates the British company’s commitment to electric vehicles, with workplace charging becoming increasingly common. The smart charge points...

The UK’s largest EV rapid charging hub has been inaugurated in Milton Keynes, with eight charge points located just off the M1 at the Milton Keynes Coachway. Officially opened by Milton Keynes’ Mayor Martin Petchey, the hub is the largest of its...

Fisker has announced that it will launch a new pure-electric SUV in 2021, powered by an 80 kWh battery with a range of around 300 miles possible from a single charge. The revealed EV will be one of three new models from...

Fastned will expand its presence in the North East, having won a contract to install five new rapid charging sites in the region. Each new station will initially feature two 50 kW rapid chargers, powered by 100% renewable electricity. The deal will...

Tesla has launched the Model Y, a medium-sized SUV that sits below the Model X in the product line-up, and offering a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge. Like the rest of the recently revised line-up, the Model...

Highways England has awarded £2.8 million for more than 50 new electric vehicle charge points to be built along the country’s main routes, with contracts awarded to BP Chargemaster and Swarco. The funding is part of Highways England’s plans to ensure that...

Alfen has launched a new home charge point, with the Eve Single S-line offering much of the tried-and-tested Eve’s systems in a domestic package. The new Eve Single S-line is a smart unit that meets the forthcoming home charge point regulations being...

The Geneva Motor Show 2019 has been a great show for electric vehicles. Having travelled out to Switzerland for the first press day, we’ve rounded-up the best plug-in models, from compact urban cars to luxurious grand tourers. Alfa Romeo In a surprise...

Tesla has launched V3 Supercharging, the third version of its ultra-rapid recharging network with units able to charge at up to 250 kW. The new capabilities include Supercharger stations with a 1 MW power cabinet, which allows all drivers the ability to...