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Government: 300,000 EV chargepoints by 2030

25 March 2022

The government has confirmed its plan to expand the UK’s EV charging network, with a goal of 300,000 public EV chargepoints by 2030, which works… Read More

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New car sales up in February, but action needed on EV infrastructure and VAT situation

4 March 2022

New car sales shot up 15% in February, with 58,994 cars rolling out of showrooms, according to figures from the SMMT. However, despite the increase,… Read More

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Which? urges EV charging overhaul

24 February 2022

A report from Which? has called for a massive overhaul of the UK’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with research from the organisation showing that only… Read More

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London rapid charge point expansion urged

7 December 2021

London has been urged to fast-track its expansion of rapid charge points in the city. According to Zipcar UK’s 2021 Sustainability Report, a major acceleration… Read More

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Wireless EV charging on the way?

6 December 2021

With recent studies showing that the ratio of plug-in vehicles to each public charge point has become worse in the UK in the last year… Read More

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Study: Mass EV adoption won’t come in time for 2030

20 August 2021

Mass adoption of electric vehicles is unlikely to happen by 2030, with the fact that EVs with a real-world range of around 300 miles will… Read More

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46% would consider an EV in the next five years

29 June 2021

46% of those, who do not currently own a EV or hybrid would consider buying one in the next five years, a survey has… Read More

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Ofgem to spend £300m on EV infrastructure

24 May 2021

UK energy regulator Ofgem has announced that will spend £300 million on infrastructure for electric vehicles and other low carbon projects, including 1,800 new ultra-rapid… Read More

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Petrol and diesel ban by 2030?

16 November 2020

The government is poised to accelerate the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, it has been reported, with the Prime Minister… Read More

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Motorist EV prejudice holding back growth survey suggests

3 November 2020

Motorists are holding back from buying an EV as a result of views based on actually outdated facts, a survey has suggested. Rivervale asked drivers… Read More