Government confirms that EV owners will be taxed for driving abroad
It has been confirmed that electric vehicle (EV) owners will be taxed for driving abroad under Labour’s pay-per-mile plan. In a consultation response published on Monday, the Government said charging drivers for overseas mileage was proportionate because not doing so would require the use of location data to show where they were – raising privacy concerns, […]
Fuel prices: 30% of drivers ‘considering’ EV switch in wake of Iran conflict
New research commissioned by the RAC has suggested that three in 10 UK drivers are more likely to consider an electric vehicle (EV) next time they buy a car as a direct result of the high fuel prices brought about by the ongoing Iran conflict, Although the cost of filling up has reduced in recent […]
Odometer readings or smarter tracking? The options for EV road pricing on this week’s Highways Voices
As the Government prepares to introduce a new pay-per-mile charging scheme for electric vehicles from 2028, the debate is heating up and you’ll hear the latest thinking on today’s Highways Voices. In this episode recorded inside the Houses of Parliament, industry leaders, campaign groups, technology experts and motoring representatives come together to tackle one of […]
First Bus launches smart charging trial
The UK’s first smart charging trial for electric buses has begun in Glasgow, with plans to expand to the First Bus depot in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, shortly. The trial is being conducted in collaboration with Optimo Energy and their platform that enables operators to optimise charging in response to real-time grid signals while making sure […]
UK MoD assessing Chinese EV security risks
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is working closely with other Government departments to mitigate potential national security threats posed by the influx of Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles, says the UK Defence Journal. Asked by Labour MP Graeme Downie what assessment the department had made of the risks, Minister for Defence Readiness and Security Luke Pollard said […]
Almost three quarters of non-EV drivers would now consider switching to electric, according to survey
Over 70% of non-EV drivers say that increasing fuel prices have made them more likely to consider an electric car, according to new research. Of 1,000 visitors to the Electrifying.com website – all actively researching electric vehicles – almost three quartes (73%) of those who don’t already drive an EV are now considering an electric […]
Government announces £1 billion Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and Depot Charging Scheme
The government has announced a fund to support businesses across the UK roll out electric vans and trucks with £1 billion of funding. It says the Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) “aim to tackle two of the biggest barriers to businesses making the switch – upfront costs and […]
How industry-university drive is helping get electric vehicles on the road
As the UK accelerates its shift to electric vehicles, research at the University of Strathclyde shows that coordinated action between industry, network operators and policymakers is essential to deliver smart charging, resilient grids and affordable infrastructure to support Net Zero, according to the University of Strathclyde. The Government committed to phasing out sales of new […]
Zaptec welcomes higher EV charger grant – but warns of problems for blocks of flats
Leading electric vehicle charging firm Zaptec has welcomed the Government’s decision to increase grants for EV charger installations, but warned it risks ignoring the realities of multi-dwelling buildings. The updated grants will support renters, flat owners, landlords, households with on-street parking and businesses. But the structure of the grant assumes a singular installation model of […]
TTF looks “beyond the plug” for EV Charging Infrastructure at pre-Conference meeting
The Transport Technology Forum’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Interest Group will look at the next phase of public-sector EV charging delivery when it meets ahead of the TTF’s annual conference Leicestershire in March. With plug-in infrastructure now scaling through LEVI and other programmes, the session will look beyond deployment of the current, established roadside infrastructure […]