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Industry Tesla, InstaVolt and Osprey are the top UK charging networks

Tesla, InstaVolt and Osprey are the top UK charging networks

Well known names like Shell, IONITY or BP are far behind in user's satisfaction ranking.
By Mark Kane 12 January 2021
Weird Ram pickup truck claims its a Toyota Prius: Plugs exhaust into Tesla Supercharger

Ram pickup truck claims its a Toyota Prius: Plugs exhaust into Tesla Supercharger

The truck identifies as a Prius, but that still doesn't make this act right.
By Eric Loveday 11 January 2021
Races and Chases Porsche Taycan Beats Electric Cross-Country Cannonball Record

Porsche Taycan Beats Electric Cross-Country Cannonball Record

Your move, Tesla.
By Steven Loveday 08 January 2021
00:44 Technology Volkswagen's mobile robot is an adorable way to charge your EV

Volkswagen's mobile robot is an adorable way to charge your EV

Plus points for the cutesy factor and intergalactic droid sounds.
By Jacob Oliva 29 December 2020
Industry Elon Musk says Tesla Supercharger network already in use by other brands

Elon Musk says Tesla Supercharger network already in use by other brands

Apparently, at least one other company is already using Tesla's Supercharger network, though it's "low key."
By Steven Loveday 22 December 2020
Green BP Pulse to use FreeWire's battery-powered ultra-fast chargers

BP Pulse to use FreeWire's battery-powered ultra-fast chargers

The FreeWire Boost Chargers are equipped with an integrated 160 kWh battery energy storage to reduce grid requirements.
By Mark Kane 21 December 2020
Green Disabled drivers struggle with EV charging network, research claims

Disabled drivers struggle with EV charging network, research claims

Survey finds a third of disabled EV drivers struggle to find a suitable charger.
By James Fossdyke 21 December 2020
Pricing Corsa-e buyers offered free charger and 30,000 miles of electricity

Corsa-e buyers offered free charger and 30,000 miles of electricity

Vauxhall is offering incentives to get customers into the electric Corsa.
By James Fossdyke 15 December 2020
Manufacturing / Production Britishvolt selects site for its first battery gigaplant

Britishvolt selects site for its first battery gigaplant

Construction will start in Summer 2021 and the first phase will be ready by the end of 2023.
By Mark Kane 14 December 2020
Green UK: BP introduces 'BP Pulse' brand

UK: BP introduces 'BP Pulse' brand

The company renamed both the BP Chargemaster subsidiary and Polar network.
By Mark Kane 09 December 2020
Weird Thieves steal $45,000 worth of Tesla Powerwall batteries

Thieves steal $45,000 worth of Tesla Powerwall batteries

The home battery packs were later recovered thanks to a $10,000 reward.
By Steven Loveday 08 December 2020
Green UK's first Electric Forecourt opens

UK's first Electric Forecourt opens

The future of EV charging has arrived.
By Dominik Wilde 08 December 2020
Green 'Nine hour' journey highlights UK charging network problems

'Nine hour' journey highlights UK charging network problems

A couple's routine journey was made nearly four-times longer as a result of charging point problems.
By Dominik Wilde 04 December 2020
Green Ubitricity is now the largest public EV charging network in the UK

Ubitricity is now the largest public EV charging network in the UK

Lampposts turn into a charging point.
By Mark Kane 30 November 2020
Range / Efficiency New heating concept to save up to 6% of EV range

New heating concept to save up to 6% of EV range

It should also help to reach the desired temperature in shorter time.
By Mark Kane 23 November 2020
Green Kia's new partnerships give UK customers discounts on home charging points

Kia's new partnerships give UK customers discounts on home charging points

BP Chargemaster and PodPoint chargers will be slightly cheaper for Kia customers.
By James Fossdyke 20 November 2020
Green One in six councils has installed on-street charging for electric cars

One in six councils has installed on-street charging for electric cars

AA says "more focus and support" is required for EV infrastructure.
By James Fossdyke 19 November 2020
Green UK electric vehicle charging network grows by a fifth in 2020

UK electric vehicle charging network grows by a fifth in 2020

But the RAC says "there's still a way to go".
By James Fossdyke 12 November 2020
Safety Watch Opel Ampera-e catch fire in Germany

Watch Opel Ampera-e catch fire in Germany

The European Chevrolet Bolt EV's brother proves that its infotainment is built to last - it was working till the end.
By Mark Kane 05 November 2020
Industry Ford announces comprehensive charging solutions for Europe

Ford announces comprehensive charging solutions for Europe

Ford is doing a lot to cover all charging needs of Mustang Mach-E customers.
By Mark Kane 14 October 2020
Official Kia launches KiaCharge pan-European public charging service

Kia launches KiaCharge pan-European public charging service

We know the prices.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2020
Technology UK gets first energy tariff and EV charging comparison site

UK gets first energy tariff and EV charging comparison site

Rightcharge lets users compare energy tariffs and home charging installation.
By James Fossdyke 02 October 2020
Corporate / Financial Total acquires London’s largest EV charging network

Total acquires London’s largest EV charging network

The company wants to operate more than 150,000 charging points in Europe by 2025.
By Mark Kane 01 October 2020
Green What speed should you charge your electric car at?

What speed should you charge your electric car at?

Slow, medium or fast?
By InsideEVs 30 September 2020
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