CMA launches investigation into supply of EV chargers on or near motorways

It is probing suspected breaches of competition law relating to the long term exclusive arrangements entered into by the Electric Highway Company – recently bought by GRIDSERVE – and Ecotricity Group

Small businesses and landlords offered £50m for EV chargers

The government has also launched a consultation on improving the charging experience

London hits 2020 target of installing EV charging points

The delivery of 300 additional chargers across the capital comes ahead of the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone

UK competition watchdog launches market study into EV charging sector

It is considering how to ensure the sector works well for consumers now and in the future, which will help to build trust in the service and address any competition issues

Welsh Government unveils £30m EV charging strategy

Over the next decade, the plan identifies the need for between 30,000 and 50,000 fast chargers and 2,000 to 3,5000 rapid or ultra-rapid chargers

New EV project to deliver up to £2.6m of savings for Scottish taxpayers

Project PACE is also estimated to potentially save £310m on connection costs if rolled out across the UK

San Diego partners with Beam Global to offer free green EV charging

Each charger combines solar energy generation with onboard energy storage to enable 24/7 charging

New record for shortest John O’Groats to Land’s End EV charging time

Three representatives from Zero Carbon World achieved the lowest ever total charging time of one hour 31 minutes and 32 seconds on the journey

Vattenfall to install 8,000 new charging points in the Netherlands

The chargers will be installed in the provinces of North Brabant and Limburg by 2024

EDF to help UK public sector transition to EVs

The agreement covers the development of infrastructure required for EV charging for central government, local authorities, hospitals and other public sector bodies