EV charging
Stagecoach launches Chargd – its new B2B electric vehicle (EV) charging proposition
Stagecoach has launched Chargd, its new B2B electric vehicle (EV) charging proposition designed to support UK businesses in their transition to electric fleets. Chargd sees Stagecoach bus depots evolve into commercial EV charging hubs, enabling third‑party fleets to charge vehicles throughout the day from strategically located sites across the country. The launch marks the first […]
Read MoreTime running out to claim EV chargepoint grants, installers warned
Installers have until 26 May to submit claims for Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoint grants under three schemes which are now closed by the Government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). The three schemes which ended on 31 March were: the infrastructure grant for staff and fleets; the commercial landlord grant; and the residential landlord infrastructure […]
Read MoreSchneider Electric brings its Schneider StarCharge Fast 720 EV charging solution to the UK
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 […]
Read MoreHome charging challenges are holding back EV adoption
More than a quarter of consumers considering an EV would not purchase one without guaranteed access to home charging, according to new research commissioned by Easee. The survey, conducted by Opinion Matters, also found that 62% of respondents are put off by the perceived complexity of charger installation, highlighting a significant barrier to EV uptake. […]
Read MoreDC load balancing: making high-power EV charging work in the real world
As DC EV charging accelerates across fleets, forecourts and public-sector estates, Sally Bailey, Head of EVC Sales UK at Vestel Mobility, looks at mitigating the biggest challenge to DC EV charger installers: available power. One question sits behind almost every EV charger installation in the UK today, from residential houses to MW-scale DC chargers for […]
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