The automotive industry has seen a huge shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years, with more and more consumers choosing to make the switch from cars with traditional combustion engines to electric ones. This shift has become even more significant in the last 12 months with fuel prices on the rise and concerns about…
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Winter can be a challenging time for electric car owners, as cold temperatures and snow can impact the performance and range of your vehicle. However, with a few simple tips, you can keep your electric car running smoothly and efficiently during the winter months. In this blog post, we’ll outline some of the best tips…
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If you’re looking to decrease your carbon footprint and save money on your energy bills, then it’s important to consider both solar panels and heat pumps. Solar panels are an effective way to generate energy from the sun, while heat pumps can use electric pumps to extract heat from the air and deliver it inside.…
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The insurance group Aviva have recently announced a new, standalone insurance policy to protect electric vehicle (EV) charging points in a UK first. The policy, which is available across the UK, is the first of its kind and offers increased protection to EV charge point installers, operators, local authorities, business owners, and any other organisation…
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A recent trial has put smart-metered EV charge points to the test, with some dramatic results. The headline result of the study was that the average driver will save £604.65 (US$712) per year in charging costs compared to traditional non-smart public charging. With the target of 300,000 chargers installed on British roads by 2030, that…
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With energy costs rising despite the cap placed on bills for the next two years, more homeowners are weighing up the option of solar panels to generate their own electricity and save money. While, in the past, it could take up to 20 years to make back the initial investment, those timelines have been dramatically…
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As the government continues in its push for 300,000 charge point installations by 2030, a recent report has uncovered that many regions within the UK sorely lack the infrastructure to support the continuing increase in electric vehicles (EVs). A new analysis of the EV charge point market has found that just 32,000 have been installed…
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With energy costs being capped for the next two years, many homeowners can worry less about spiralling energy costs. However, the cap is still a significant rise from where energy prices were just 12 months ago, and the new cost to fully charge a 64kWh EV battery at home jumped from £18.37 to £22.22 (£11.58…
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EV drivers without their own private driveways and off-street parking will soon have much better access to charge points, as the government has announced a £20 million investment into 1,000 publicly-available charge points. The move comes as part of a pilot scheme known as the Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. Nine local authorities have been…
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For the ever-increasing number of EV drivers without their own off-street parking, public charge point access is key to owning and running an electric vehicle. However, a new study has revealed that councils continue to fail EV drivers by leaving charge point funding untouched, despite the government’s attempt to increase the uptake of EVs. According…
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