North of Scotland Councils announce multi-million-pound EV charging infrastructure partnership

Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils have announced that EasyGo has been awarded a 20-year contract to provide EV charging infrastructure for the north of Scotland. The contract is estimated to be worth £300 million, with Highland Council acting as the lead authority. The large-scale EV infrastructure project will accelerate the region’s transition to […]

Scottish Government to give multi-million-pound boost to EV infrastructure

The Scottish Government has announced a £7m fund to help five Scottish councils adopt greener transport. Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council will benefit from the cash boost to enhance their electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The government hopes the fund will encourage further investment from the private sector, which […]

Smart charging on public network to cut costs for EV drivers

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers will get access to cheaper electricity when using public charge points thanks to a nationwide rollout of smart charging. Connected Kerb is deploying the feature across its nationwide public network, following a successful trial.   In what it is describing as a “first-of-its-kind” deployment, Connected Kerb’s smart charging allows drivers to schedule charging […]

The practicalities of owning an EV evinced by RAC Foundation report

The RAC Foundation has published a report by director, Steve Gooding, in the practicalities of owning an EV. Gooding’s personal observation of driving a battery-electric vehicle around south-east England and trying to recharge it at a number of locations, with various types and speeds of charger, operated by different companies, makes for fascinating reading. By […]