FOI study highlights gaps in council oversight of public EV chargers
A Freedom of Information study of 17 English county councils suggests that the information authorities hold about public EV charger performance varies sharply. The…
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Scottish electric-HGV trial finds 95% of local routes already viable
A year-long Scottish trial has found that up to 95% of short and regional journeys across two wholesale fleets could be completed using electric…
Failed US public-charging visits fall to record low, but AC satisfaction declines
The proportion of US public-charging visits where EV drivers arrived but were unable to charge has fallen to the lowest level recorded by JD…
UK public charging remains significantly more expensive than home charging
UK public charging prices remain materially above typical domestic electricity costs, with the gap particularly large for drivers relying on rapid and ultra-rapid infrastructure.
Electric-van registrations jump 74%, exposing the next depot-charging challenge
Battery-electric van registrations increased sharply in the UK during July 2026, but the segment remains well behind the adoption rate already seen in the…
BTC POWER survey finds reliability is overtaking price in commercial charging decisions
A survey commissioned by US charger manufacturer BTC POWER suggests commercial EV charging buyers are placing greater emphasis on reliability, service and long-term operation…
UK BEV registrations rise 44.5% in July – but charging demand will not be evenly distributed
Battery-electric car registrations rose 44.5% year on year in July 2026, giving BEVs a record 27.5% share of the UK new-car market.
US Public EV Network Crosses 250,000 Charging Outlets
The United States public EV charging network passed 250,000 ports in early June 2026, according to data from the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels…
EU’s Public Charging Network Passes 1.15 Million Points
The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) updated its portal in mid-June 2026 with preliminary data showing 1,155,861 public recharging points across 14 of the…