ev charger

Rises in fuel prices mean that an electric vehicle (EV) can now travel over four times further than an equivalent petrol car for the same cost. Andersen EV, a UK-based manufacturer of premium home charge points, conducted a real-world ‘How Far for a Fiver?’ test comparing the distance that could be covered by a Renault […]

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology offers electrical contractors a chance to help balance electricity demand, support the energy transition and gain a new revenue stream. InstallerELECTRIC’S Rob Shepherd explains why understanding service capacity, load management, regulatory frameworks and best practice will maximise the opportunities it offers.  V2G technology represents a transformative shift in the way electricity is generated, stored and distributed. By allowing electric vehicles (EVs) to not only […]

Schneider Electric is bringing its Schneider StarCharge Fast 720 to the UK. This next generation EV charging solution is designed for commercial and industrial sites, as well as fleet operators. The system delivers up to 720kW of power and can charge up to 12 vehicles simultaneously, supporting the growing demand for EVs across the country. With […]

Indra has launched a ‘no-faff’ installer rewards scheme for its Smart LUX domestic EV charger, offering professional electrical installers £40 per qualifying installation via a register-once, no-admin process. The promotion runs from 1 March to 31 May 2026, or until 1,500 qualifying installations have been reached, whichever comes first. Under the scheme, installers register once, then install and […]

Cord has launched EVIRA — a professional grade portable charger that transforms any compliant CEE Commando socket into a superfast EV charging point. Designed for trade professionals, fleet operators, workshops and site teams, EVIRA delivers up to ten times faster charging than a standard 3-pin “granny” charger with no fixed installation, groundworks or landlord permissions […]