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
If you’re thinking about buying your first fully electric or plug-in hybrid car, you’ve probably got a lot of questions about charging. For instance, how much does it cost to charge an electric car? How long does it take? What is ‘smart charging’? Can you charge an EV if you don’t have a driveway? Are there still places that offer free electric car charging and where can you find rapid electric car chargers when making a longer journey?
To help make things easier, we’ve put together an extensive library of content all about charging electric cars and plug-in hybrids, with detailed guides for the UK’s largest EV charging networks. Plus, practical information on how charging works at home and in public, and the latest news on new charging services, apps, networks and infrastructure in the UK.
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Has the UK given up on EVs? New government ‘Plan for Drivers’ says no
Has the UK given up on EVs? New government ‘Plan for Drivers’ says no
3 Oct 2023
Comment: finance, funding and fuel prices means now’s the best time to buy an EV
Comment: finance, funding and fuel prices means now’s the best time to buy an EV
15 Sep 2023
BP Pulse opens UK’s biggest EV charging station
BP Pulse opens UK’s biggest EV charging station
7 Sep 2023
Best home electric car chargers 2023: how to choose the right EV wallbox
Best home electric car chargers 2023: how to choose the right EV wallbox
7 Sep 2023
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Energy price cap: what does it mean for electric-car drivers?
Energy price cap: what does it mean for electric-car drivers?
Rising energy prices put the economics of electric cars in doubt, but the government’s recent price cap means there are still savings to be made
21 Sep 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
14 Sep 2022
Electric car wallbox installation: the complete guide
Electric car wallbox installation: the complete guide
Ever wondered what an electric car home charger installation entails? We reveal all
24 Aug 2022
Complete guide to Hive EV Charging
Complete guide to Hive EV Charging
All you need to know about the Hive EV Charging wallbox and app
17 Aug 2022
Range anxiety: here's what happens when an electric car runs out
Range anxiety: here's what happens when an electric car runs out
What is range anxiety? Here's what happens when an electric car's battery runs out – and what you should do if it happens
8 Aug 2022
Connected Kerb charging network: app, 'Chameleon' chargers and full guide
Connected Kerb charging network: app, 'Chameleon' chargers and full guide
Want to charge your electric car on the Connected Kerb charging network? Here’s how it works
4 Aug 2022
All Osprey charging stations to receive score for accessibility
All Osprey charging stations to receive score for accessibility
Independent body ChargeSafe will give each of Osprey’s UK locations a score for safety and accessibility that anyone will be able to view
26 Jul 2022
How to charge your electric car without a driveway
How to charge your electric car without a driveway
We take a look at the charging networks and new solutions for keeping an EV topped up if you live in a flat or house without a driveway
13 Jul 2022
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
It can take anywhere from a few minutes to several days to charge an electric car, depending on how you do it. Here's why...
6 Jul 2022
What is vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging?
What is vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging?
It won’t be long before your electric car will be able to sell electricity back to the grid from its batteries, helping you save even more money
21 Jun 2022
Electric car smart charging explained
Electric car smart charging explained
What is smart charging – and what are the benefits for you?
10 Jun 2022
Pop-up solar-powered charging hub launches in UK
Pop-up solar-powered charging hub launches in UK
The Papilio3 is a modular solar charging unit that can be deployed anywhere in just 24 hours – providing charging for up to 12 electric cars
27 May 2022
Rapid charging prices rise by 21%, but EVs are still cheaper to run
Rapid charging prices rise by 21%, but EVs are still cheaper to run
The cost of UK rapid charging has shot up in recent months, but petrol and diesel prices are rising even faster
26 May 2022
Tesla Supercharger network opens to other EVs in the UK
Tesla Supercharger network opens to other EVs in the UK
15 stations and 158 chargers across the Supercharger network are now open for other electric-car users in the the UK
18 May 2022
Complete guide to the char.gy on-street charging network
Complete guide to the char.gy on-street charging network
UK firm char.gy offers councils two electric-car charging solutions for on-street charging, as well as two subscription packages for repeat users
17 May 2022
Complete guide to the OZEV EVHS electric car home charging point grant
Complete guide to the OZEV EVHS electric car home charging point grant
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) electric car wallbox charger grant (aka EV Homecharge Scheme, or EVHS) is no longer offered to homeowners…
10 May 2022
Volkswagen and BP team up to boost EV charger rollout
Volkswagen and BP team up to boost EV charger rollout
Volkswagen’s battery-based Flexpole chargers can reach speeds of 150kW, but don’t require high-powered grid connections, making them faster to install
28 Apr 2022
Gridserve opens Electric Forecourt charging hub in Norwich
Gridserve opens Electric Forecourt charging hub in Norwich
The Norwich Electric Forecourt features 36 ultra-rapid chargers, more than doubling the number of high-powered charging points in the region
20 Apr 2022
Government pledges £1.6bn for EV drivers; focus on those without off-street parking
Government pledges £1.6bn for EV drivers; focus on those without off-street parking
New statement from DfT outlines funds to cater for electric-car drivers without a driveway or designated parking, plus simpler charging across the UK
25 Mar 2022
Selling electricity back to the grid
Selling electricity back to the grid
Electric cars will sell electricity back to the grid in the future, making them even more cost-effective for owners
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
17 Mar 2022
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
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