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 MoreDfT outlines planning reforms to simplify access to home EV charging
The government is stepping up its support for equitable access to home EV charging, with the Department for Transport (DfT) announcing planning reforms designed to reduce red tape and lower costs for homeowners and renters without access to a private driveway. For renters and leaseholders, the DfT has proposed that new covered car parks — […]
Read MoreBest Practice for Fleet Electrification – What fleet managers really need to know in 2025
To celebrate National EV Week, Installer spoke to Michael Braybrook, Managing Director at Zaptec UK, about best practice for fleet electrification. Q: When fleets consider going electric, what should decision makers pay attention to beyond headline cost savings? A: The financial argument is important, but the real business case for electrification sits in operational resilience […]
Read MoreBreakfast and charge? Electric van drivers can power weekly miles on morning breaks alone
New survey from Vauxhall reveals UK tradespeople can use morning stops to charge an electric van for the working week. For many considering the switch to electric, there’s a mindset shift needed. While driving an electric van might be very similar to driving a diesel, the way you approach refuelling can be quite different. For […]
Read MoreNew EV charger road signs aim to ease driver anxiety
Drivers will soon start seeing road signs for electric vehicle chargers as part of a new government initiative to help the EV transition. Inside the government’s recent £63 million EV investment announcement is a small but significant change: new signage to highlight electric vehicle (EV) charging points along motorways and major A roads in England. […]
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