Electreon introduces 11 kW above-ground wireless EV charger
Electreon has introduced Lite DOT, an above-ground stationary wireless charging system for electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover.
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UK lays new electricity-network growth guidance for Ofgem
The UK government has laid draft statutory guidance to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, Ofgem's governing body, intended to give greater weight to…
Zerova brings 1.44 MW MCS dispenser to Europe
Zerova has introduced its megawatt-class MCS fleet satellite dispenser to the European market at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, specifying up to 1,440 kW…
UK rapid-charging tariff spread reaches roughly 39p-93p/kWh
UK rapid and ultra-rapid public charging prices now span roughly 39p/kWh to 93p/kWh across selected tariffs in Chargenet's 11 September comparison, illustrating how difficult…
240 MW Chessington battery project clears EIA screening stage
Kingston Council has determined that a proposed 240 MW battery energy storage project at Chessington does not require a full Environmental Impact Assessment at…
Guides & Analysis
£70m Rapid Charging Fund pilot awarded no funding after all applicants withdrew
A £70 million government pilot intended to unlock electricity-network upgrades at motorway service areas ended without allocating any funding after all applicants withdrew, according to an independent Department for Transport evaluation published on 8…
EU BEV registrations grow 41.8% as public charging expands 15.2%
Preliminary European Alternative Fuels Observatory data shows strong battery-electric car growth across the EU markets already reporting July figures, while the public charging network…
EV fire risk: what charging-site owners need to know
Electric vehicle fires continue to attract disproportionate attention, but the available evidence does not show battery-electric cars catching fire more frequently than petrol or…
Plug-in cars reach 42.5% of July registrations and public charging shows 9.5% growth
The Department for Transport has published its latest faster indicators covering the UK public charging network at 1 August 2026 and new vehicle registrations…
Selecting EV Chargers: Part 1 – Maximum Charging Rate
Most EV charger comparisons begin in the same place: price and power rating. Both matter, but neither tells the full story. In a sector…
News
Pod offers EVA England members home charger subscription
Pod has become EVA England's first home-charging partner, offering members a choice between a discounted charger purchase and a subscription-based home charging package.
Tesla reveals European Semi with 800 kW charging and MCS 3.2
Tesla has published the first detailed European specification set for the Semi, listing approximately 550 km of range at a 40-tonne gross combination weight…
Construction starts on Sheffield commercial fleet charging hub
Construction has started at Smithywood Business Park in Sheffield on the first site in Aegis Energy's planned network of commercial-vehicle energy hubs.
Jolt Capital and Tesi acquire VEV from Vitol
Commercial fleet-electrification company VEV has moved into new ownership, with Jolt Capital and Finnish state-owned investor Tesi acquiring the business from Vitol alongside VEV…
More than 90% of UK councils have public charging, but on-street gap remains
More than 90% of UK councils have at least one public EV charger within their area, but only 39% report on-street charging provision, according…
5.5 km grid connection works begin for Longannet battery project
SP Energy Networks is due to begin around 5.5 km of underground cabling works to connect a new battery energy storage site at Longannet…
MAN eTGX demonstrates MCS charging in first UK haulier trial
John G Russell (Transport) has demonstrated Megawatt Charging System charging at its Coatbridge railhead depot near Glasgow using a series-production MAN eTGX tractor. MAN…
SP Energy Networks expands battery-buffered fleet charging to three sites
SP Energy Networks has expanded TUAL's PowerUp battery-buffered DC charging system across three operational sites following an initial trial at Middlewich in Cheshire.
AUMOVIO enters charging hardware market with VDO fleet range
AUMOVIO has expanded its commercial-vehicle electrification portfolio into EV charging infrastructure, introducing VDO-branded charging solutions at IAA Transportation.
First Bus expands smart charging from 34 to 172 outlets at Glasgow depot
First Bus has expanded Optimo Energy's charging-management system from 34 to all 172 charging outlets at its Caledonia depot in Glasgow following an initial…