Natalie Middleton
Northgate adds Monta platform to combined EV and charger offer
Northgate has enhanced its new electric vehicle and charger bundle with the addition of the Monta all-in-one app and platform.
Free EV dataset to help fleets plan for going electric
A new dataset offering fleets and the EV sector “unrivalled insights” into going electric is now available for free.
Solid-state batteries still decade away from mass production, says StoreDot
Solid-state batteries – seen as the holy grail for EVs – are still at least a decade from mass production and carmakers are being advised to consider interim technologies.
Select Car expands specialist electric vehicle division
Leasing specialist Select Car is increasing its specialism in electric vehicles, supporting private and fleet customers looking to go greener.
Electric vehicle drivers at DPD get access to First Bus rapid charging hub
First Bus is helping DPD with its rollout of electric vehicles by opening up access to its extensive rapid charging infrastructure in Glasgow.
Britishvolt secures near-term investment to bridge funding gap
Electric car battery start-up Britishvolt has confirmed interim funding that it says will help push the company through to December.
Under half of commuter car parks have EV charging
Fewer than half (44%) of commuter-focused car parks in England have charging infrastructure for electric cars.
Free EV infrastructure service to help local authorities build robust charging strategy
A new service offering comprehensive information on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure is now available for local authorities.
Fresh funding on cards for stalling EV battery firm Britishvolt
Electric car battery startup Britishvolt is believed to have secured emergency funding after being on the brink of collapse on Monday.
Tesco ends free EV charging at stores
Tesco has implemented new pricing for its EV charge points from today, ending free charging at its stores.
Miles Mobility acquires Volkswagen WeShare and plans 10,000-strong EV invest
Car sharing company Miles Mobility has acquired Volkswagen WeShare and revealed plans to invest in 10,000 electric vehicles.
Shell and Deloitte guide to help car and van fleets go electric
A new report that can help car and LCV operators navigate decarbonisation challenges and work towards a net-zero emissions fleet is now available from Shell and Deloitte.
Zap-Map partners with JustCharge to expand charger access
Zap-Map has teamed up with the JustCharge community network from JustPark to help increase the charging infrastructure for EV drivers.
SSE Energy Solutions signs Paua as first roaming network partner
SSE Energy Solutions has signed up EV fleet fuel card innovators Paua as its first roaming network partner.
UK’s fastest public charger goes live at Gridserve Electric Forecourt
Gridserve has installed a 360kW electric charger at its Braintree Electric Forecourt, said to be the UK’s fastest car charger for public usage.
Bonnet reveals cut-price charging fees for EV drivers
Drivers of electric cars to get discounted public charging across the UK and European roads network from next month under a new price plan revealed by independent electric vehicle charging aggregator, Bonnet.
BMW announces partnership with National Parks UK to improve EV access and boost nature restoration
BMW UK and National Parks UK announce a new three-year partnership, called Recharge in Nature, that will help to make the 15 National Parks even more accessible for EVs.
Hyundai Motor UK announces pricing and specification of the IONIQ 6 First Edition
The First Edition, priced at £54,995, is first model in the IONIQ 6 range and the second model of the IONIQ all-electric-vehicle line-up brand.
UK EV charging infrastructure continues to grow
Latest DfT statistics show a 34% increase in public EV chargers in the last 12 months, and an 8% increase since 1 July 2022.
Vauxhall reveals new Grandland GSe Plug-in Hybrid
Vauxhall has revealed the New Grandland GSe, to sit alongside the recently announced all-new Astra GSe and all-new Astra Sports Tourer GSe.
