EV charging infrastructure
The Plug-in Taxi Grant will be extended until April 2025
Vauxhall has partnered with Tesco to provide one year’s free EV charging credit for new customers
Latest figures reveal an 11% rise in electric car charging costs across the UK’s public network, with ultra-rapid charging options increasingly preferred despite their higher prices
Octopus Energy’s Octopus Power Pack, the UK’s first mass-market V2G tariff, offers free charging to drivers, enabling savings of over £850 per year compared to standard tariffs
NHS Scotland has introduced a solar car park and electric vehicle charging hub at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness
Nearly 27% of Brits believe that EVs could mitigate the impact of noise pollution
A House of Lords committee report has emphasised challenges such as high purchase costs, inadequate charging infrastructure and inconsistent messaging, which could impede public adoption of EVs
The number of electric vans on UK roads has surged by 19.4%, reaching a total of 60,000 since 2018
The UK Government is offering grants to state-funded schools for electric vehicle chargers, aiming to cover up to 75% of installation costs
British Gas has launches an EV charging solution under 5p per kWh, offering potential savings of up to £298 annually and a year of complimentary charging for new users