ev charging infrastructure

May 30, 2025

UK government cuts red tape on planning permission for EV chargers

The UK government has removed a cumbersome requirement for drivers to submit planning applications to install an EV chargepoint at home or a business site.

Public kerbside EV chargepoint in residential street. Image: char.gy.

June 21, 2024

Char.gy secures £100 million to boost on-street EV charging

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company Char.gy has secured £100 million in finance to bolster the rollout of on-street charging infrastructure across the UK.

Ernion is targeting 40,000 EV chargers by 2030. Image: Scania.

June 12, 2024

Scania launches new company targeting 40,000 EV chargepoint installations by 2030

Scania has revealed the formation of Erinion, a new company specialising in private and semi-public electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.

April 4, 2024

Comparing the UK and US EV markets

Current± spoke with US market stakeholder Jumptech and The CSA Group to learn more about the difference between the US and UK EV markets.

ev.energy raised $33 million last year to continue its V2G rollout across Europe and the US. Image: ev.energy.

February 22, 2024

EV charging platform ev.energy awarded £32 million to scale charging in California, US

Electric vehicle (EV) smart charging platform ev.energy has secured £32 million in funding to expand charging solutions in California, US.

grey car charging on Zest EV charger £2.1 m partnership with Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils

January 26, 2024

£2.1 million partnership brings extra 120 EV chargers for Redditch & Bromsgrove

Zest reach £2.1 million partnership agreement with Redditch and Bromsgrove councils for additional 120 EV chargers in 15-20-year deal.

September 11, 2023

UK’s ‘largest’ EV charging hub unveiled at the NEC Birmingham

Electric vehicle (EV) charging business bp Pulse has unveiled the UK’s “largest” public EV charging hub at the NEC Birmingham.

August 15, 2023

71.6% of UK councils have no published strategy for on-street EV charging

New research released by car manufacturer Vauxhall Motors today (15 August) has indicated that 71.6% of UK councils have no published strategy for residential on-street EV charging.

August 14, 2023

2023 EV Rally of Scotland to begin this week

The 2023 EV Rally of Scotland (EVROS) is scheduled to begin in Glasgow on the 16 August, aiming to showcase EV technologies.

August 11, 2023

Used EV sales soared by 81.8% YOY in Q2 2023, says SMMT

Used EV sales soared in Q2 2023 by 81.8% year-on-year (YOY), research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed.

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