As of April 1 2022, the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme has been significantly reformed, with a significant reduction in the availability of partially subsided EV charge point installations. However, despite the new restrictions, plenty of support is still available for individuals and businesses looking to install electric charging infrastructure. With that in mind, let’s walk…
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With energy prices still rising at an alarming rate, many homeowners are looking at ways to reduce their monthly spending on gas and electricity. With thousands of people now working from home on a permanent or part-time basis – and therefore using more energy during the day – solar panels represent an excellent way to…
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As an ever-increasing number of local authorities are looking at installing public EV charging points, campaigners have pointed out the potential safety issues associated with them, particularly for lone female drivers. Poorly lit and secluded charging spots can put female drivers at risk as they have to wait in dark and out-of-the-way locations for as…
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The UK car industry has called for a watchdog to oversee both the availability of EV charge points and the cost of charging. The growth in electric vehicles is currently dramatically outstripping the existing supply of electric charging points, leading to issues that the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says need monitoring by…
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A recent report from the Department of Transport (DfT) has highlighted a growing discrepancy between the respective EV charger rollout schemes backed by the government. Statistics show that there are now 250,000 home-based EV charge points delivered by the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS). However, the On-Street Residential Charge Point Scheme (ORCS) has seen just…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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%…
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