rapid charging

Growing ultra-rapid charging network proving popular with drivers

Ultra rapid chargers are now being used by almost a third of electric vehicle drivers, a new study has shown.

Sharing home charging points could bridge infrastructure shortfall

Just 4% of home chargers would need to be shared publicly to bridge a public infrastructure gap for EVs, according to new estimates by Dodona Analytics.

EV adoption risks backlash due to charging inequality

Low-income voters who are reluctant to pay for charging at public points could halt mass adoption of EVs, according to the Social Market Foundation.

EV charging infrastructure investigation shifts focus

The CMA is narrowing its focus on ultra-rapid chargers and on-street charging as part of its investigation into the electric vehicle infrastructure.

Birmingham to roll out EV rapid charging network

Birmingham City Council will start its roll out of an initial network of 394 fast and rapid electric vehicle chargers this month.

Electric vehicle charging can get to 800 volts in two years, says ABB

Frank Muehlon, ABB head of e-mobility infrastructure solutions for ABB, believes commercially available electric vehicle chargers up to 800 volts will be available within the next two years.

Budget 2020: Fast-charging infrastructure gets £500m boost

The Government has pledged £500 million over the next five years to support the rollout of a fast charging network for plug-in vehicles.