Natalie Middleton
Royal Mail adds further 2,000 Peugeot vans to growing electric fleet
Royal Mail is deploying a further 2,000 new Peugeot electric vans on its growing fleet of electric vehicles.
Councils falling short on EV charger rollout
Only 14% of local authorities in the UK have a dedicated resource for implementing a new electric vehicle infrastructure, and a lack of funding and guidance from central government means they can only allocate … Read More »
Environment Agency strikes £4.5m charge point deal with Mitie
Mitie has secured a new contract to install electric vehicle charge points for the Environment Agency across the UK, building on its existing facilities management support.
EVs cost 22% less to service than ICE cars, new data shows
Fully electric vehicles are around 22% cheaper to service compared to equivalent internal combustion-engined (ICE) cars and vans, thanks to reduced labour times and fewer moving parts.
Char.gy on-street charging network goes fully live on Zap-Pay
On-street charging network Char.gy is now fully live on Zap-Pay, providing users with a further simple way to pay for charging.
UK orders open for first Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid
The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is now available to order, featuring the model’s first-ever plug-in hybrid plus all-new architecture and exterior and interior design.
New end-to-end EV transition solution launches for fleets
Charge point management platform Fuuse has launched a new enterprise fleet solution to accelerate the journey to electric fleets.
EV drivers warned to take action on future energy price rises
As more energy industry observers warn of dramatic increases in energy prices this winter, EV drivers should future-proof their motoring costs by ensuring they’re on the best possible smart charging tariffs at home, according … Read More »
Electricians warn of major risks with EV charging work
Nearly all working electricians believe there are significant risks associated with electric vehicle charging work, yet less than a third (28%) have received specific training.
BP to invest £50m in new EV battery testing centre and UK laboratory
BP is to invest up to £50m in a new electric vehicle battery testing centre and analytical laboratory in the UK under new plans.
Red Driving School to go all-electric on learner fleet by 2025
Red Driving School has announced plans to move to an all-electric learner fleet by 2025 and take steps to reduce its carbon emissions.
EV drivers without off-street parking face a very mixed bag
A new report has revealed a significant increase in the number of households living close to public chargers, but with wide variations between local authorities.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announces UK pricing for all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced UK pricing for the ID. Buzz Cargo, with prices starting from £38,125.
Osprey becomes the first charging network to subscribe to ChargeSafe
Osprey Charging has become the first charging network to subscribe to ChargeSafe, a public charging endorsement body that independently inspects and rates EV charging locations.
All-Electric Ford E-Transits on flexible leasing
200 pre-ordered All-Electric E-Transits are now starting to be be delivered to dealers, ready for customers to try on its Flexible Leasing solution.
Idea that franchise dealers are required more for EV SMR than ICE is “myth”, new research shows
The idea that franchise dealers are required more for electric vehicle (EV) service, maintenance and repair (SMR) than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts is a “myth”, new research from epyx shows.
Keep EV BiK rates low to help meet net zero, MPs told
MPs have been briefed at the Houses of Parliament on how low company car tax rates can help the UK meet its net zero targets as part of the BVRLA’s #SeeTheBenefit campaign.
DfT stats reveal 6% rise in UK’s public EV charging devices
The number of total public EV charging devices available in the UK rose 6% in the second quarter of 2022, new figures from the Department for Transport reveal.
Metro Mayors installed only 42 public EV charge points in 2021
Just 42 public EV charge points were installed by the UK’s nine Metro Mayors in 2021, leaving a £250m annual budget untouched.
Multimillion pound investment adds new chargers to Cambridge motorway services
Extra MSA Group has completed a multimillion-pound investment into improving Cambridge motorway services, including new ultra-rapid EV chargers.
