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Sainsbury’s becomes first UK supermarket to launch its own EV charging network

Sainsbury’s has announced Smart Charge, the first EV charging network run by a UK supermarket and it’s set to roll-out nationwide this year.

Why now is the time for landlords to invest in smart EV chargers

As demand for electric vehicles grows, tenants are beginning to expect access to home EV chargers, as Wallbox explains.

A record number of EV chargers were installed in 2023

The recent release of year-end figures for 2023 by Zap-Map has highlighted a significant increase in EV charge point installations across the UK. 

BT launches EV charging pilot using repurposed street cabinets

BT Group has initiated a pilot project to transform traditional broadband and phone cable street cabinets into EV charging stations. 

UK Government fails to achieve key EV target in 2023

The UK Government fell far short of its plan to equip every motorway service station with six or more rapid chargers.

Ireland’s EV chargepoint expansion slows down, but incentives could help

Ireland's year-on-year growth in publicly accessible EV chargers has seen a significant drop in Q3 2023, according to Cornwall Insight.

UK passes major milestone with 10,000 rapid EV chargers installed

The UK's public charging network has reached a milestone with the installation of over 10,000 rapid and ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging points.

Forget ambitious targets, we need meaningful actions on zero emission trucks

Stuart Cottrell discusses the need to support the development of zero-emission trucks in the UK, as the rest of Europe seemingly steams ahead.

Lotus debuts 450 kW EV charger that could add 400km in 15 minutes

Lotus has unveiled a new EV charger that is faster than any charger currently available to the public in the UK, boasting speeds of up to 450 kW. 

River Thames streams ahead with one of the UK’s first HV shore power stations

UK Power Networks and Net Zero Marine Services (NZMS) have partnered to enable electric boats to charge along the River Thames.

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