EnTech pioneer Octopus Energy has hit a milestone of over 100,000 electric vehicle charging points on the Electric Juice Network in just over a year since its launch. Customers of Electric Juice have access to a wide range of charge point operators, including global names such as NewMotion, IONITY, Has.to.be, Mer (Statkraft) and Greenflux, plus UK brands Osprey, Char.gy, Franklin, Hubsta, … [Read more...]
EVs too expensive for most buyers this decade
Mass adoption of battery electric vehicles is unlikely to happen by 2030, according to insurance comparison site GoCompare. Based on the current rate, EV uptake will increase over the decade, but the battery technology needed for mass adoption will not be available at an affordable price point. Lower-cost electric vehicles are set to reach a real-world range of 300 miles per charge within the … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 July
Tesla is on course to notch up a million pure battery car sales by next April, the first manufacturer to do so. VW is tipped to overtake them two years later and Mercedes-Benz will be close behind, according to projections calculated by Moneyshake. As Germany ramps up estimates of EV sales to 14M on its roads inside eight years analysts believe 55% of all EU sales will be electric in the same … [Read more...]
UK debut for new Honda EV home charger
Honda is to debut its domestic intelligent charging service – ‘e:PROGRESS’ - in the UK. e:PROGRESS is the most comprehensive and innovative home charging solution from an automotive manufacturer in Europe, and Honda’s first energy management service to be launched in the region. At the heart of e:PROGRESS lies a connected charger and advanced intelligent software developed by … [Read more...]