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 ̵…
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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…
First MK Promise EV charge point installed
The first charging point under Milton Keynes Council’s “MK Promise” scheme has been installed by Chargemaster, for use by residents of Wavendon House, a Grade II listed former outpost of Bletchley Park. The MK Promise initiative allow…
Pod Point offers free charging for Clean Air Day
To celebrate Clean Air Day, Pod Point is making its Open Charge Network free for EV drivers on Thursday 21st June. The entire public charging network – including rapid chargers – will be on free vend for the 24 hours from midnight…
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Competition: Win a Spark+Volt Tee
Zap-Map has had a chat with Spark+Volt – a new online store for electric vehicle drivers to show off their love of all things EV. To mark the launch of its new ‘100% Electric’ range, Zap-Map has teamed up with the EV…
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CHAdeMO to allow charging at up to 400 kW
The CHAdeMO Association has released the latest version of its protocol – CHAdeMO 2.0 – which will allow electric vehicle charging at up to 400 kW. The announcement means that ultra-rapid charging will be possible on the CHAdeMO standard &#…
Nissan Leaf takes EV sales top spot for 2018
Nissan’s Leaf is the UK’s best-selling plug-in model in 2018, shifting more than 2,000 units in the first three months of the year according to the latest Department for Transport (DfT) figures, published today (Thursday 14th June). The Nis…
Octopus Energy launches EV driver tailored tariff
Octopus Energy has a new tariff aimed at EV drivers, which could make electric vehicle charging 70% cheaper than the typical Big 6 rates – and 10 times cheaper than the same mileage with fossil fuels. Octopus Energy Go is the first…
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Portishead to get K:Port EV charging hub
Portishead is set to get a new K:Port EV charging hub, developed by Hewitt Studios and partially funded by the Go Ultra Low (GUL) West project. The K:Portishead demonstration rapid charging hub will be able to serve four vehicles at a time,…
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Taycan announced as name for Porsche Mission E
Porsche has revealed that its first pure-electric model – until now known by its concept title Mission E – will be called the Taycan. Roughly translated as “lively young horse”, in reference to the centre of Porsche’s cres…