Motorists are paying too much to keep driving, say Government watchdogs and the RAC. Petrol and diesel prices are staying high because there are fewer forecourts vying for business, according to the latest report from the Competition and Markets Authority. And EV charge-point operators have not slashed prices despite wholesale generation costs coming down, added the RAC. RAC head of policy … [Read more...]
Dynamic pricing for EV charging?
Controversial dynamic pricing has been suggested for motorists to spread use and demand for power. Drivers would recharge at a lower cost when demand was light and pay more to boost when public points were busy. But more than half of motorists (54%) say it would be a bad idea to adopt dynamic pricing for public electric car chargers. Domestic charge points can already be used "off-peak" at night … [Read more...]
Charging inequity review by Government
A week before the Autumn Statement, fleets have been encouraged by an anticipated change in electric vehicle recharging costs. New government comments on tackling charging “inequity” are good news for fleets when it comes to future electric vehicle adoption, says FleetCheck. It hopes to see a massive drive to install more charge points, build up the national grid to support the power surge and … [Read more...]
The App way to run your EV
Recent data from Fleetnews revealed that one in every 32 cars now comes with a plug, with 1.1 million electric cars now in use on UK roads – up by more than 50% over the past year. Additionally, according to the Office of National Statistics, over half of younger drivers are likely to switch to electric in the next decade. With this increase, however, does come the queue for public … [Read more...]
No charger, no sale, dealers told
Not having a home charger is the biggest objection dealers hear from used car buyers considering an electric vehicle. Dealers report that more than half of people (52%) mention this problem, according to May’s new Startline Used Car Tracker. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “In a way, it is encouraging that this is the biggest objection facing dealers selling EVs because it is … [Read more...]
Which EV charger is right for you?
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids now account for more than 23% of UK market share and are used by a huge range of people, organisations and businesses. There are numerous types of EV charger, costing from under £800 to tens of thousands of pounds, including installation. So what are the best options according to your needs and lifestyle? Commuters with long journeys Even if you’re driving … [Read more...]
Hacks to save on EV charging
EVs are growing in numbers but money is tight so looking for ways to save when possible and charging and maintaining their EV is one of them. With this in mind, EV charging expert Chris Moniz at Volta EV has given his advice on 5 money-saving hacks when charging. “Charging an electric vehicle (EV) can be a significant expense, especially in the UK where electricity prices can be high. To help … [Read more...]
More time needed for EV infrastructure network
In a sector under pressure to be at the forefront of the green transition, more time is what it’ll take to get us there, say drivers. Research by Close Brothers Motor Finance found that almost a third (30%) of British motorists feel that the delay to the new petrol and diesel vehicle ban will allow for more time for an expansion in electric vehicle infrastructure and improvement in … [Read more...]
Get paid for fitting a home charger
Octopus Electric Vehicles has announced a partnership with Co Charger to help unlock the potential of community charging to make EVs better value for everyone. Community charging addresses an awkward truth in the switch to EVs: those who can’t have home chargers are over five times less likely to go electric. By making it easy for those with private chargers to share them with neighbours who … [Read more...]
EV charging sparks issues for motorists
The debate about charging electric cars is an increasingly live issue, according to a new Opinium survey of 2,000 UK drivers. Over three-quarters (77%) think it is unfair that electric car owners who are unable to install a home charger (e.g., in flats or with no off-street parking) have no option but to pay higher rates at public charging points. This is highest amongst under 34s (84%) and … [Read more...]
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