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, …
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100 kW rapid charger launched by Alfa Power
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…
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Tesla Model 3 to use CCS Combo charging standard
Tesla has today confirmed that the European version of the new Model 3 will be fitted with a CCS Type 2 Combo inlet with an adapter available for the Model S and Model X, which currently have a Tesla Type 2 socket….
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Tonik and The Phoenix Works unveil EV charging service plan
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 a…
Engenie points for M7 retail sites
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 partners…
Scottish Power and Arnold Clark team up for EV offer
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 furthe…
Milestone reached by InstaVolt network
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…
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EV sales top 2017 total in October
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 electri…
Zap-Map makes booking EV parking easier with YourParkingSpace
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 tho…
PAYG char.gy lamppost EV charge points go live in London
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 i…