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 BP Pulse (formerly BP Chargemaster) home chargers
Complete guide to BP Pulse (formerly BP Chargemaster) home chargers
28 Jun 2022
Best home electric car chargers 2022: how to choose the right EV wallbox
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Complete guide to the Gridserve (formerly Ecotricity) Electric Highway charging network
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11 Apr 2022
Complete guide to the IONITY rapid-charging network
Complete guide to the IONITY rapid-charging network
The manufacturer-backed IONITY rapid-charging network is expanding across the UK and Europe – here's all you need to know
7 Apr 2022
Complete guide to the Shell Recharge charging network
Complete guide to the Shell Recharge charging network
Need to charge your electric car on the Shell Recharge charging network? Here’s how it works
6 Apr 2022
Free electric-car charging near me: Does it exist? How do you get it?
Free electric-car charging near me: Does it exist? How do you get it?
Our guide to charging your electric car without shelling out – and the situations when you should pay
31 Mar 2022
How to charge your electric car without a driveway
How to charge your electric car without a driveway
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31 Mar 2022
Government pledges £1.6bn for EV drivers; focus on those without off-street parking
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New statement from DfT outlines funds to cater for electric-car drivers without a driveway or designated parking, plus simpler charging across the UK
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Electric car wallbox installation: the complete guide
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Selling electricity back to the grid
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22 Mar 2022
Electric car charging points near me: UK map and network guide
Electric car charging points near me: UK map and network guide
Use our simple guide to find your nearest electric-car charging points for topping up electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles while out and about
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Jaguar creates portable EV charger from recycled I-Pace batteries
Jaguar creates portable EV charger from recycled I-Pace batteries
Repurposed batteries from the I-Pace electric SUV have been used to create a portable EV charger, which holds enough energy to power a house for a wee…
15 Mar 2022
Complete guide to the GeniePoint charging network
Complete guide to the GeniePoint charging network
Need to charge your electric car on the GeniePoint charging network? Here’s all you need to know
15 Mar 2022
Uber funding installation of over 700 on-street EV chargers across London
Uber funding installation of over 700 on-street EV chargers across London
The 700 new Uber-branded chargers will installed across the London boroughs of Newham, Brent, and Redbridge, and will be available for all to use
14 Mar 2022
Complete guide to the ESB EV Solutions electric-car charging network
Complete guide to the ESB EV Solutions electric-car charging network
Need to charge your electric car on the ESB EV Solutions charging network? This is how it works
14 Mar 2022
Gridserve to scale back Electric Highway exclusivity rights to encourage competition
Gridserve to scale back Electric Highway exclusivity rights to encourage competition
The operator of the Electric Highway charging network will scale back its exclusivity rights at service areas, following industry watchdog investigati…
8 Mar 2022
Complete guide to EO Charging home charging stations
Complete guide to EO Charging home charging stations
Everything you need to know about EO Charging's line-up of electric-car home wallbox chargers
3 Mar 2022
What is fast charging? What is rapid charging? What is ultra-rapid charging? EV charging speeds explained
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AC fast charging, DC rapid charging and DC ultra-rapid charging are three phrases often associated with electric-car charging, but what's the differen…
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Complete guide to the Source London charging network
Complete guide to the Source London charging network
Not familiar with the Source London electric-car charging network? Here’s how to sign up, pay and charge your car at one of its on-street points
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Gridserve opens Welsh rapid-charging hub as part of Electric Highway network
Gridserve opens Welsh rapid-charging hub as part of Electric Highway network
The new Swansea location features six 350kW ultra-rapid chargers; they’re just a few of the 4,000 units the government has committed to installing acr…
17 Feb 2022
What are kWh and Ah?
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These two units often crop up when electric cars are discussed – but what do they actually mean?
10 Feb 2022
Home wallbox charger sharing explained
Home wallbox charger sharing explained
We look at why you might consider sharing your home wallbox electric-car charger – and how you can use someone else's if you don't have your own
9 Feb 2022
How Osprey is driving EV charging growth in the UK
How Osprey is driving EV charging growth in the UK
Osprey’s expansion will create more than 150 new charging hubs in the UK – here’s a look at the company and the technology it deploys
4 Feb 2022
Complete guide to Rolec EV home chargers
Complete guide to Rolec EV home chargers
Rolec EV makes a wide range of electric-vehicle chargers: these are the ones most suited to your home
28 Jan 2022
What is CHAdeMO charging?
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28 Jan 2022
Complete guide to the Ubitricity charging network
Complete guide to the Ubitricity charging network
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12 Jan 2022