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Natalie Middleton

Fisker appoints Santander as UK finance partner

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American EV brand Fisker has signed up Santander Consumer Finance as its preferred finance partner for UK fleet and private customers.

Motorway electric vehicle charger target missed, finds RAC

3 months ago / 0 comments

The Government has fallen “well short” of a vital target for high-speed motorway electric vehicle chargers, new research by the RAC reveals.

Plans for new EV super hub at Winchester get go-ahead

3 months ago / 0 comments

InstaVolt’s plans for an EV Super Hub at Winchester have been given the green light by the city council.

Government backs new projects on bidirectional V2X smart charging for EVs

3 months ago / 0 comments

The Government is awarding £4.8m in funding to four projects that will enable fleets and drivers to optimise bidirectional charging from electric vehicles.

Osprey grows UK network to 1,000+ rapid chargers

3 months ago / 0 comments

Osprey Charging has now installed over 1,000 rapid EV charging points throughout the UK, more than doubling the size of its network in the last year.

UK’s first public hydrogen-powered EV chargers go live

3 months ago / 0 comments

A new electric vehicle charging facility powered by hydrogen has gone live at Cairn Lodge Services on the M74 in Lanarkshire, averting pressure on the grid.

Decathlon stores to get Be.EV ultra-rapid chargers

3 months ago / 0 comments

Decathlon is deploying ultra-rapid chargers at select stores across the country in a new deal with charging network Be.EV.

UK and EU sign off on deal to avoid tariffs on electric vehicles

3 months ago / 0 comments

The EU and UK have today ratified a deal to extend trade rules on electric vehicles until the end of 2026, narrowly avoiding the risk of tariffs that would have pushed up EV prices.

BP Pulse more than doubles number of ultra-fast charge points

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BP Pulse has reported significant progress in the rollout and reliability of its rapid and ultra-fast EV charging network in the UK.

Government funding awarded to project to prove EVs are assets to the grid

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A consortium of British companies has secured £1.3m in government funding to explore how electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries can be used to smooth out peaks in supply and demand on the … Read More »

Nio completes 648 miles on a single charge with new Ultra Long Range battery

3 months ago / 0 comments

Chinese EV challenger brand Nio has proven the capabilities of its new battery technology after completing a 648-mile journey on a single charge.

New issue of EV Fleet World Digital now out

3 months ago / 0 comments

The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now online – featuring new insights on operating EVs and road tests of the latest vehicle launches.

Critical success factors for fleet electrification in 2024 revealed

3 months ago / 0 comments

VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by energy giant Vitol, has shared its 2023 fleet industry insights and critical success factors for fleet electrification in 2024.

Motorway services topple supermarkets as most popular charging location, finds Zapmap

3 months ago / 0 comments

Motorway services and EV charging hubs have displaced supermarket car parks as the most popular charging locations in the UK, according to new research from Zapmap.

TPS adds electric Cupra Born and VW ID. Buzz to delivery fleet

3 months ago / 0 comments

TPS, the parts business of Volkswagen Group UK, is boosting work to electrify its parts delivery service with the arrival of 25 Cupra Born and Volkswagen ID. Buzz models to its fleet.

‘Significant’ variations in EV SMR budgets by leasing firms revealed in new AFP report

3 months ago / 0 comments

A new report that indicates significant variations in the SMR budgets allocated by vehicle leasing companies for electric vehicles is now out from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

Myths and misinformation about EVs now ‘deeply embedded’

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Myths and misconceptions about electric vehicles are now firmly entrenched in many consumers’ minds, undermining confidence in the shift away from internal combustion engine vehicles.

New EV charging for North London

3 months ago / 0 comments

New Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in North London have been energised and are ready to use, thanks to a partnership through the UK Power Networks Green Recovery programme.

Vauxhall Combo and Vivaro Life Electric MPVs get more range and new tech

4 months ago / 0 comments

Vauxhall has updated its Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric people carriers with new design and increased range, plus latest motors and battery options.

Bradford hydrogen production facility gets government funding

4 months ago / 0 comments

A major new project to convert a former gasworks site in Bradford to the UK’s largest, state-of-the-art hydrogen production facilities has secured government funding.