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Chargepoint planning delays could stop some fleets’ EV development in their tracks, but there is a solution, says Turbo Power Systems’ CEO Carlos Neves.

National Grid has provided fleets with guidance on how they can procure charging infrastructure and upgrade costs for local substation enhancements.

The Scottish government has set out plans to integrate its ChargePlace Scotland more closely with private charging networks to reach 6,000 points by 2026.

Gridserve is using second-life batteries and biofuel to help speed up electric vehicle charger activation.

Latest industry appointments, including Naomi Nye joins Drax Electric Vehicles and Raw Charging names Jason Simpson as new CEO .

Latest electric fleet news, including BP expanding the number of charge point operators available through its Fuel and Charge card and Gridserve opening innovation centre.

Fleets are spending more time on managing the charging of electric company cars and vans in an effort to maximise operational efficiency, according to the AFP.

New charging infrastructure has been announced for London, with more than 80 new rapid charge points are to be delivered across the capital.

The proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) running out of charge over the past few years has fallen by more than 70%, according to the AA.

The latest EV industry news includes Allstar boosting UK fleets’ access to rapid and ultra-rapid charging and Fleet Alliance launches new EV readiness tool.

LeasePlan UK has launched a new dashboard timer for its electric vehicle (EV) customers, to help improve wait times and driver communication at public charging stations. 

As well as publishing new figures for the workplace grant, the Department for Transport (DfT) has also published new data for domestic and on-street funding.

Charge point operator Gridserve says it was unable to sustain current pricing because its cost base had continued to inflate.

Fleets are being urged to consider accessibility when installing charge points for electric vehicles (EVs) on business premises.

The cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home has levelled out, but public charging continues to increase, according to new analysis published by Mina.

Weev has received the cash from Octopus Investments, part of Octopus Group, to help address the shortage of charging infrastructure in Northern Ireland.

Smart off-peak energy tariffs have the potential to save electric vehicle (EV) drivers hundreds of pounds, new analysis of more than 100,000 drivers suggests.

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers home charging costs are set to fall after Ofgem announced a new energy price cap.

The latest electric fleet news, including how salary sacrifice can mitigate 40% tax trap and Allstar increases EV charging network.

Old electric vehicle (EVs) batteries will be used to help store solar-powered energy to fuel a fleet of new EVs.

Providing drivers with more real-time information on congestion and the availability of EV charge points among proposals in a new National Highways report.

Motorway services claim made as the overall installation rate of public chargers increases 75% year-on-year, according to new charge point data.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are proving to be a third more efficient than in the coldest months, according to new data from EV payment specialist Mina.

The latest electric vehicle news, including Osprey’s new charging hub and a £10m investment by Radius to help businesses transition to EVs.

The price of slow charging an electric vehicle on the public network increased by 5p/kWh compared to March, while the fast-charging rate rose by 1p/kWh.

SMS, the smart energy infrastructure group, has been named as the headline sponsor for this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

New trade body representing electric vehicle charge point operators, ChargeUK, has vowed to work with Government to address fleet concerns.

BP Pulse has announced it will stop selling its electric vehicle (EV) home chargers directly to consumers, instead deciding to focus purely on the fleet market.

More than half of workplaces provide EV charging facilities and 52% contribute to the cost of at-home charging for their employees, new research suggests.

The number of public charge points increased in the first quarter of this year, up 8% compared to the start of January, according to new data from the DfT.

There were 71,648 new cars registered to fleet and business in April, compared to 54,251 last year, equating to a 32% year-on-year increase.

Latest EV news, including work to install ultra-rapid EV charging hubs has begun in joint project between SSE Energy Solutions and real estate agents M7

Arnold Clark is set to create the UK’s first business-based national electric vehicle (EV) charging network with a £23 million investment to install rapid chargers across its 80 dealerships.

The UK is among the top three European countries considered most ready for the switch away from ICE vehicles to electric, new research suggests.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), looks at why the collapse of used electric vehicle values is bad news for fleets.

A new trade body for the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, ChargeUK, has launched today (Friday, April 28) and revealed investment plans up to 2030.

Novuna Vehicle Solutions is to open an electric vehicle (EV) charging forecourt at its offices in Trowbridge to showcase its fleet decarbonisation offering.

Ikea is investing £4.5 million in electric vehicle charge points for its electric delivery vehicles to enable more emissions-free deliveries.

Zipcar breaks 1,000 electric vehicle milestone and Raw Charging strikes charge point deal with National Trust.

Prices have fallen from 71p/kWh in January to 64p/kWh in March, according to the March 2023 AA EV Recharge Report.