Less than 50% of EV owners use a time-of-use tariff. Image: Getty.

Lack of home charging exposing electric vehicle drivers to higher prices

27 Jun 2022, 17:24

More than two-fifths (42%) of electric vehicle (EV) drivers are being exposed to higher charging prices due to a lack of dedicated home charging points.

The partnership with ScottishPower follows a busy 2021 for Jumptech, with more than 10 deals announced. Image: Jumptech.

ScottishPower partners with Jumptech to accelerate EV adoption

13 Apr 2022, 11:23

ScottishPower has teamed up with electric vehicle (EV) charger installation software company Jumptech to accelerate its home charge proposition.

Seven time of use EV tariffs were launched in 2021, Cornwall Insight said. Image: Getty.

Wholesale volatility to limit EV time of use tariff uptake, Cornwall Insight finds

15 Mar 2022, 11:13

Only a quarter of private electric vehicle (EV) drivers are on time of use (ToU) tariffs, while high wholesale prices and volatility will continue to limit uptake, Cornwall Insight said.

Power prices are expected to remain high through the winter and into 2022. Image: Getty.

Current± Predicts: The energy transition in 2022, part five

20 Dec 2021, 08:00

In the fifth installment of Current± Predicts, Kaluza's Marzia Zafar discusses EV tariffs and GEUK's Doug Stewart power prices.

The panelists gather at Savoy Place in London for the discussion.

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Smart, reactive EV charging critical to avoiding artificial power demand peaks

7 Dec 2021, 17:46

Smart EV charging systems must be truly dynamic and reactive to system demands in order to maximise the system benefit available, a panel of stakeholders has concluded.

Utilising an EV tariff can save drivers £158 a year, according to Rightcharge. Image: Getty.

Rightcharge raises £700,000 in Seed funding round

3 Dec 2021, 13:20

All-in-one charge point and electric vehicle energy tariff comparison service Rightcharge has raised £700,000 in its fully subscribed Seed funding round.

The survey found a third of EV drivers hadn’t changed energy provider or tariff since purchasing their vehicle. Image: Getty.

Lack of awareness a key barrier to EV energy tariff adoption

15 Sep 2021, 13:24

A survey from electric vehicle (EV) and energy tariff price comparison site Love my EV has highlighted the savings of EV tariffs despite a prevailing lack of awareness.

The tariff is designed to make EV charging hassle free and offers a rate of 5p/kWh. Image: OVO Energy

OVO rolls out Drive + Anytime EV tariff nationwide

23 Aug 2021, 11:23

OVO has today (23 August) launched its Drive + Anytime electric vehicle (EV) tariff across the country.

British Gas has been working with Alfen on EV charger installations since 2020, which it will now leverage for RAC customers. Image: Centrica.

British Gas teams up with RAC to offer EV charger installation and smart tariff to leasing customers

19 Jul 2021, 13:42

British Gas has teamed up with the RAC to offer electric vehicle (EV) charger installation as well as a bespoke electricity tariff to vehicle leasing customers.