Believ to support Plymouth EV charging expansion
Charge point operator (CPO) Believ is partnering with Plymouth City Council to roll out hundreds of new electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the city. The project is expected to deliver around 440 dual chargers by 2028, with scope to scale up as demand increases – significantly expanding the council’s on-street charging infrastructure to support the transition to electric vehicles. The charge points will […]
CIHT launches major guidance to support local delivery of accessible EV charging infrastructure
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has published Rolling Out Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Advice for Local Authorities, a major new guidance to help councils plan, deliver and maintain public EV charging networks that are reliable, accessible and fit for a net zero future. As Government policy accelerates the transition away from petrol […]
Leeds becomes first Yorkshire council to trial new EV charging technology
Leeds City Council is the first council in Yorkshire to make ‘cross-pavement’ EV charging available to residents. Up to 115,000 households without off-street parking can now apply for an installation, allowing them to charge from their home supply. The scheme is expected to dramatically accelerate EV adoption in the city, improving air quality for thousands […]
TfL partners with TotalEnergies to provide faster EV charger points
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded TotalEnergies, following a competitive procurement process, a contract to deliver up to 43 rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers across London. The charging infrastructure will allow drivers to recharge within 30 minutes and is expected to be located near key routes used for essential road journeys typically made […]
Uber to spend $100 million on electric robotaxi charging
Uber plans to invest $100 million on electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support its growing worldwide robotaxi business. The company says the efforts are intended to accelerate the company’s vision for an autonomous and electric future, according to Axios. “Cities can only unlock the full promise of autonomy and electrification if the right charging infrastructure is […]
Waymo robotaxis accused of using London black cab EV charging points
Waymo is blaming ‘human error’ after self-driving vehicles took electric taxi charging points reserved for London’s black cabs. According to The Telegraph, London’s taxi drivers have clashed with Waymo after its vehicles were found taking up electric charging bays reserved for black cabs. Taxi groups said there had been multiple cases of Waymo’s electric vehicles using dedicated e-taxi […]
Ubitricity acquires FM Conway’s SureCharge public EV charging network
Ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell and the UK’s largest public EV charging operator, has announced the takeover of FM Conway’s SureCharge EV Charging network. This move will add more than 2,400 charge points to the ubitricity Shell Recharge network, increasing its presence across London. These charge points have been installed into lampposts across […]
Harrow rolls out 500 new on-street EV charge points
The London Borough of Harrow is rolling out 500 new on-street EV charge points across the borough in partnership with char.gy – giving you more places to plug in on your doorstep. The focus is on residential streets and is designed for residents without a driveway or off-street parking. The charge points are attached to […]
Zaptec UK urges fleet operators to act ahead of EV charging funding deadline
Zaptec UK is urging fleet operators and employers to act now to secure UK Government support for depot and workplace charging projects. With UK Government electric vehicle (EV) charging funding schemes closing to new applications on 31 March 2026, for fleet operators, these represent a critical opportunity to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, while […]
Councils: Budget funding constraints are biggest barrier to EV charge point rollout
Local authorities say constrained budgets and slow access to government funding are the biggest barriers to installing public electric vehicle (EV) charge points, according to a new national survey. The research, based on responses from 101 local authorities across England, Wales and Scotland, found that 75% cite pressure on council budgets as their main obstacle to expanding public […]