When looking at options for charging your new electric vehicle, it can be tempting to think you can get away with charging up your car with a so-called “granny” cable that runs to a traditional three-pin plug. However, even if you have recently installed an outdoor electric socket, charging in this way is dangerous. This…
With the government pushing on in its quest to reach net-zero by 2050, more and more businesses are considering the case for installing EV charge points to help both employees and their customers lessen their impact on the environment. But what’s in it for businesses? Can installing EV charge points deliver more than a mere…
EV charge points will legally be required to be installed as standard in new build homes and workplaces in England from next year, the Prime Minister has announced. Boris Johnson made the announcement during a speech to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The statute will apply to developers of new homes (including flats and…
With the colder months approaching it is now the time to take the necessary steps to winterise your electric vehicle (EV). Whether you have been driving an electric car for years or this is your first year of ownership, there are a number of important steps to follow before the freezing conditions hit. Winter driving…
New data from the RAC and Zap Map shows, nearly 1,000 new EV Charge Points have been installed at British supermarkets in the last 21 months. The new EV charge points takes the total number of EV charging units at supermarkets to 2,059, up 85% from 1,112 in January 2020. This means that nearly 8%…
A new investigation has revealed that 54% of UK councils have spent nothing on EV Charge Points over the last year. The figure comes from Freedom of Information (FOI) requests made to 374 councils by EV Charger monitoring and management platform Device Pilot. In addition, nearly half of councils (46%) stated they don’t know how…
Although finding an EV charge point is a lot easier today than it was 10 years ago, some drivers are still hesitant to make the switch to electric. The government has taken many steps to incentivise Britons to adopt greener driving habits. Most recently, the government introduced new legislation that will require all new homes…
The green industrial revolution is well on its way within the UK. Electric vehicles are an important part of the UK’s plan to achieve net-zero by 2050. As part of its plan, the government has introduced various projects to incentivise us to make the switch to electric driving. Most recently, the government-backed EV8 Switch app…
Over the last few years, the number of EV drivers in the UK have increased exponentially. In 2020 there were over 430,000 electric cars on UK roads, according to the Department of Transport. The number of EV drivers will only increase in the years to come. The government has committed to banning the sale of…
Businesses across the UK are benefitting from the UK Government’s Workplace Charging Scheme grant. The WCS grant gives businesses up to 75% off the cost of installing new EV charging points on their premises. Supermarkets were among the first businesses to offer shoppers free EV charging. Now, more supermarkets than ever before are jumping on…