National Grid capacity shortage halts UK home building

Council leaders have warned of infrastructure crisis as delays in National Grid connections halt housing and green energy projects

‘UK lags in EV incentives’

The UK ranks 23rd out of 30 countries for electric vehicle purchase incentives, offering only £1,875 on average over the last three years, according to a new report

Council implements diesel parking fee

Haringey Council has imposed a 25% parking surcharge on diesel vehicles in on-street bays, responding to residents’ demands for tougher measures against high-polluting cars

Rapid EV chargers launch at Pimlico

Ultra-fast 150kW chargers have been unveiled at Pimlico Electric Vehicle charging hub in central London, enabling concurrent charging for up to 16 vehicles

EVs drive UK new car market to 20-year high

In February, the UK’s new car market experienced its strongest performance in twenty years, witnessing a 14.0% rise in registrations to 84,886 units, with notable growth in electric vehicle uptake

UK Power Networks boosts EV charging

UK Power Networks has launched an open-source power cut software, enhancing EV charging confidence by providing real time outage updates via charging apps

Spring Budget: Businesses call for VAT cut on EV charging

FairCharge, Auto Trader and E.ON lead a call for government to reduce VAT on public EV charging, citing unfairness and the need to boost adoption

National Express trials new electric coach

National Express announces plans to test Yutong’s latest electric coach model, the GTe14, on high-frequency routes between Stansted Airport and London

Octopus launches new EV partnership

EVA England partners with Octopus Electroverse, offering members access to discounts and £10 credit for public charging on the EV roaming platform

SSEN invests £2.2m in Dorset electricity upgrade

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Distribution will invest £2.2 million in upgrading Dorset’s electricity infrastructure