The first ultra-rapid EV charge points to make up part of the European MEGA-E network have gone live in the Netherlands today (Tuesday 3rd July). Able to charge an EV at up to 350 kW, the European MEGA-E (Metropolitan Greater Areas Electrified)…
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Cambridge installs rapid chargers to boost EV taxi use
Cambridge City Council will install 21 rapid and fast charge points to support EV taxi use over the next three years, after awarding a contract to eVolt. Two charge points are already installed and operational, in the Adam and Eve Car Park…
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Hyundai Kona Electric set for sub-£25k starting price
Hyundai has announced that its forthcoming Kona Electric will start at £29,495 in the UK – without the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG). As the model is not available yet, the Kona Electric has not been signed off by OLEV as eligible for…
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BP agrees to buy Chargemaster
BP has announced that it has agreed to buy Chargemaster, with the oil giant set to acquire the charge point manufacturer and the UK’s largest public EV charging network. Having been set up in 2008, Chargemaster runs the POLAR network, plus the……
New charge points and EV taxi trial for Coventry
Coventry’s taxi drivers are set to benefit from both a combination of new EV charge points, plus the option to trial running an electric taxi to see whether it would suit their situation, thanks to eVolt and Electric Blue. Electric Blue is…
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Ecotricity part of V2G gamification trial
A new project has been launched to discover whether gamification could help electric vehicle owners boost the UK’s smart energy grid. The new £400,000 trial has been backed by government funding, and brings together Ecotricity, Newcastle Universi…
New pay per day service from The Phoenix Works
The Phoenix Works has launched a new service, allowing EV charge point hosts to pay-by-the-day for charging infrastructure. Hosts pay a daily rate of £4 per bay, and in return The Phoenix Works will supply fully installed and maintained charge points o…
Networks offer free EV charging on Clean Air Day
A number of public charging networks are offering EV drivers free charging today – Clean Air Day 21st June 2018. Pod Point, InstaVolt, Franklin Energy, and Electric Blue will all be offering customers charging at no cost throughout the day. Metho…
Alfa Power backed REA guide provides council support
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has launched a guide offering advice to local authorities to help boost EV uptake. Sponsored by Alfa Power, the Taking Charge publication calls on councils to create ‘Energy Boards’ and appoint an ̵…
Zap-Map releases new Route Planner
Zap-Map has released a new smart Route Planner on its Android app, to help EV drivers plan longer electric journeys. Building on the current Zap-Map app with UK-wide charge point data, EV drivers can now plan their routes using the ‘quick plan…