Articles tagged with: rapid charging

Companies such as MFG are deploying ultra-rapid chargers, with MFG targeting the rollout of 60 ultra-fast EV charging hubs. Image: MFG

Zap-Map reveals top 20 cities for rapid and ultra-rapid EV chargers

20 Jun 2022, 15:13

New data from Zap-Map and Admiral Car Insurance has revealed that Nottingham has the most rapid and ultra-rapid chargers in the UK.

The new funding will be used to continue the expansion of InstaVolt's network. Image: InstaVolt.

InstaVolt secures £110m for rapid EV charging rollout

15 Jun 2022, 15:17

InstaVolt has received £110 million in senior debt financing to continue the expansion of its rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

InstaVolt is one of several to advocate for a reduction in VAT to help lower costs. Image: InstaVolt

Public EV charging costs continue to climb as wholesale prices bite

8 Jun 2022, 13:42

EV charging companies have raised prices for public charging over the past few months, with Current± detailing the changes.

InstaVolt has also called for a reduction in VAT for public charging to help reduce prices. Image: InstaVolt

Rapid EV charging prices jump 21% as RAC calls for VAT reduction

30 May 2022, 11:18

New analysis from the RAC in association with the national FairCharge campaign has found that the average price of charging an electric car at a public rapid charger has soared 21%.

The site is the fourth High Power Electric Super Hub to have opened in five weeks. Image: GRIDSERVE.

GRIDSERVE touts speed of rollout with latest Electric Super Hub opening at Moto Thurrock

5 May 2022, 16:56

A new electric vehicle (EV) charging site has been opened by GRIDSERVE, this time featuring 12 350kW chargers.

The first EV charger has been installed in Dusseldorf, Germany. Image: bp

Volkswagen, bp partner to rollout fast EV charging across Europe

29 Apr 2022, 11:24

Volkswagen has formed a strategic partnership with bp to rollout electric vehicle (EV) charging, targeting up to 8,000 chargepoints by 2024.

Instavolt saw a significant rise in usage in the survey, with the company recently expanding its Banbury site (pictured). Image: InstaVolt.

Ultra-rapid EV charging surging in popularity, Zap-Map survey finds

21 Apr 2022, 14:29

A new survey from Zap-Map has found that while rapid chargers (25kW – 99kW) are still used the most by UK electric vehicle (EV) drivers, the use of ultra-rapid chargers has risen significantly compared to last year.

This is the latest roaming agreement Osprey has signed. Image: Osprey.

Osprey signs EV charging roaming agreement with GreenFlux

13 Apr 2022, 12:19

Osprey Charging has signed a new roaming agreement with European EV charging platform GreenFlux, in what it has said is a UK first.

Alongside the upgrades, GRIDSERVE has also opened three new Electric Hubs. Image: GRIDSERVE

GRIDSERVE completes motorway EV charging upgrade works

8 Apr 2022, 12:05

GRIDSERVE has now upgraded all legacy motorway electric vehicle (EV) chargers, with the company also progressing with its Electric Hub rollout.