All you need to know about electric-car charging
The DrivingElectric charging hub is your one-stop shop for news and information about charging electric and plug-in hybrid cars in the UK
Charging… it's probably the number-one issue for people considering buying a fully electric or plug-in hybrid car right now. You may want to know if and how you can charge at home, how much it'll cost, how long it'll take, what 'smart charging' is, whether you can charge for free anywhere and what your options are for rapid charging while out and about on a longer journey.
Well, you've come to the right place. Scroll down below to browse our extensive library of charging content, including detailed guides to using the various electric-car charging providers and networks in the UK, as well as practical information on how charging works at home and in public, plus the latest news on new charging services, apps, networks and infrastructure in the UK.
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Complete guide to the Ecotricity Electric Highway charging network
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25 Mar 2021
Electric car smart charging explained
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What is smart charging – and is it worth the added cost of installation?
19 Mar 2021
Complete guide to the GeniePoint charging network
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Complete guide to the Ubitricity charging network
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Wireless charging for electric cars explained
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a market study on electric-vehicle charging in the UK
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15 Oct 2020
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