Media Release Date: 6th July 2020 Additional electric vehicle charging stations now operational and new guidance for home-charging produced Two new publicly available electric vehicle (E.V.) charging stations at the Odeon car park and two new charging stations at La Crocq Pier are now operational. The new charging stations complement two existing stations which have
Yesterday, the UK government announced that drivers of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEV) would be eligible for new green ‘flash’ number plates. The change is intended to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles in the UK by making them more distinguishable on the roads. This will also make it easier for congestion zones to be
In the midst of the coronavirus, a sliver of good news has emerged; battery electric vehicles (BEVs) seem to be thriving in comparison with their polluting ICE alternatives. Of the 4,321 cars registered in April, 1,374 were BEVs, accounting for 31.8% of the market. This unprecedented increase made BEVs more popular than diesel, and almost
Making the switch to an electric vehicle doesn’t just mean swapping out your drivetrain – it’s also a lifestyle shift. Instead of regular trips to the petrol station, EV drivers mostly charge overnight at home. However, for many drivers without off street parking, public charging infrastructure is needed to charge up at destinations they already
Introduction One in 12 new vehicle buyers in the UK are choosing a plug-in electric vehicle; this rapidly expanding market is largely held back by a lack of infrastructure. Plug-N-Go aims to change that. While most EV charging takes place at home, many owners do not have access to off street parking, or lack the
Yesterday, BBC News published an article about the effect of the UK’s enforced lockdown on air pollution. This drop in NO2 has been directly linked with the reduction of polluting ICE (internal combustion engine) cars on the road, and levels in some cities are down 60% from this time last year. Many individuals and organisations are calling
As part of its commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, Devon law firm Stephens Scown LLP has introduced electric vehicle (EV) charging points at its Exeter office. The firm now has three EV charging points at its office in Southernhay West, which were installed by EV charge point company Plug-N-Go. The charging points
Electric vehicle drivers everywhere face a common problem – finding public charging when they need to top up. According to Zap-Map’s latest survey, 94% of drivers rely on public infrastructure to charge their EVs, using services like Zap-Map or Plugshare to locate and use charging stations. Charge points are often designated with signage and clearly
Two of the key Independent Charge Point Operators have joined forces to create a business capable of meeting the increasing demand for Electric Vehicles through the rapid expansion of the national network of charge points. Operators Plug-N-Go and EV Driver will join forces to create a combined network of 72 charge points, with an aim
Waiting in line last weekend to be ferried from Silverstone circuit by a community of volunteer Tesla taxis, I had plenty of time to think about how far the electric vehicle industry has come.