Source London has announced that it will be providing free access to EV charging on its network to those working for the NHS and Metropolitan Police. As of today (30th March) those above key workers relying on public EV charging as part…
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NHS and emergency services get EV support from Polar
The Polar network is providing free EV charging and subscriptions to the emergency services during the Covid-19 outbreak. At the same time, it is offering taxi drivers free credit for those carrying NHS workers. The public EV charging network is provid…
NHS to receive 100 MG ZS EVs free of charge
MG will supply up to 100 of its ZS EV pure-electric crossovers to NHS agencies to help battle the Coronavirus outbreak in the UK. The intention is for the electric vehicles to aid safe travel for key workers, boosting transport capacity at…
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VW electrifies Samba Bus
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled the e-Bulli – a concept that showcases the company’s electric vehicle expertise in the classic VW T1. Fitted with a 61 kW electric motor, which replaces the existing 44 hp four-cylinder boxer engi…
Service update from Zap-Map
To all our Zap-Map users: This is to let you know that, during the Coronavirus outbreak, Zap-Map will continue to bring you the latest information about new charge points, latest charge point statuses, and important EV charging news. The Zap-Map team a…
Electric Avenue created in London
Siemens and ubitricity have installed an ‘Electric Avenue’, having fully kitted-out Sutherland Avenue in London so that all of the street’s lampposts are fitted with EV charge points. The street, which is over half a mile in length, h…
Changes made to EVHS and WCS grants
The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) and Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) will alter as of 1st April, following similar alterations to other electric vehicle supporting grants from the Budget. The EVHS grant will drop from £500 to £350 for a fu…
Engenie and Good Energy partner to support EV charging
Good Energy has agreed a deal with Engenie to provide support to businesses looking to invest in EV charge points. The deal sees energy provider Good Energy set to work with EV rapid charging specialists Engenie to help organisations get points in…
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Updated: Offers see previous PiCG levels retained for customers
Updated Car makers Peugeot, Renault, and MG have announced that they will be boosting the Plug-in Car Grant to previous levels for customers, so they don’t lose out as a result of changes made in the Budget earlier this week. The announcement…
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Change in funding and price cap implemented for Plug in Car Grant
The UK Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) will now offer a subsidy of £3,000 per vehicle, and there’s a new restriction limiting funding available for models costing up to £50,000. As announced in the yesterday’s Budget (Wed 11th March), the PiCG has…