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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Everything you need to know about EO Charging's line-up of electric-car home wallbox chargers
3 Mar 2022
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
How Osprey is driving EV charging growth in the UK
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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
Best electric-car charging-point providers in the UK: Driver Power 2021
Best electric-car charging-point providers in the UK: Driver Power 2021
The Tesla Supercharger network has again topped Driver Power’s list of the best UK charging-point providers
10 Jan 2022
Electric van charging guide
Electric van charging guide
Wondering how to charge an electric van? It's a key consideration for new and potential owners, but it's a lot easier than you might think
5 Jan 2022
Osprey opens London electric-car charging hub
Osprey opens London electric-car charging hub
The new Croydon location features six charging points capable of speeds up to 175kW and is one of 150 new sites Osprey plans to open
17 Dec 2021
Best EV tariffs: electricity deals for electric-car owners
Best EV tariffs: electricity deals for electric-car owners
Why should you choose a tailored electric-car tariff for your home electricity? And how much can you save? Find out here
16 Dec 2021
All new homes and offices required to have EV charging points
All new homes and offices required to have EV charging points
The government is set to confirm plans to introduce laws to ensure all new homes and office are fitted with electric-car charging points from 2022
22 Nov 2021
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
18 Nov 2021
Wireless charging for electric cars explained
Wireless charging for electric cars explained
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18 Oct 2021
UK’s EV charging network failing to provide equal access for disabled drivers
UK’s EV charging network failing to provide equal access for disabled drivers
Lack of accessibility to charging points may be in breach of equality laws according to new campaign, with the UK's Blue Badge holders at risk of bein…
13 Oct 2021
Octopus Electric Juice 'roaming' service passes 100,000-charger milestone
Octopus Electric Juice 'roaming' service passes 100,000-charger milestone
Octopus Energy's Electric Juice service gives access to multiple electric-car charging networks, with all payments appearing on a single bill
10 Sep 2021
Electric car charging cables explained
Electric car charging cables explained
Charging cables are essential for electric cars, but you may be considering buying a replacement or an extra one. Here’s everything you need to know b…
18 Aug 2021
Nissan and EDF launch commercial V2G service for fleets
Nissan and EDF launch commercial V2G service for fleets
According to EDF, fleets running Nissan Leafs and Nissan e-NV200 vans can save up to £350 a year per two-way charger installed
28 Jul 2021
RAC increases number of ‘EV Boost’ patrol vans for rescuing stranded electric cars
RAC increases number of ‘EV Boost’ patrol vans for rescuing stranded electric cars
One in five RAC vans will now carry the 'EV Boost' system, which can charge electric cars remotely on the roadside
27 May 2021
Electric car charging points UK: Ofgem invests £300 million in charging infrastructure
Electric car charging points UK: Ofgem invests £300 million in charging infrastructure
The investment will support 1,800 ultra-rapid chargers at motorway service stations and 1,750 charge points in towns and cities
24 May 2021
Honda launches 'e:PROGRESS' intelligent home charging service
Honda launches 'e:PROGRESS' intelligent home charging service
UK is first market in Europe for the service, which promises £475 average annual savings on energy bills
14 Apr 2021
Volkswagen and Tesco Pod Point charging network hits 500,000 charges milestone
Volkswagen and Tesco Pod Point charging network hits 500,000 charges milestone
Pod Point electric-car charging is being rolled out to 600 Tesco supermarket car parks around the UK
8 Apr 2021
Complete guide to the ecarNI charging network
Complete guide to the ecarNI charging network
Need to charge your electric car on the ecarNI charging network? Here’s how it works
1 Apr 2021
Upgrades coming for UK’s Electric Highway motorway charging network
Upgrades coming for UK’s Electric Highway motorway charging network
New chargers and improvements for existing tech, including contactless payment, are on the way for the motorway charging network in the UK
12 Mar 2021
Complete guide to the GMEV (now Be.EV) charging network
Complete guide to the GMEV (now Be.EV) charging network
Greater Manchester's 'GMEV' electric-car charging network was rebranded as 'Be.EV' in 2020, with expansion and improvement on the cards
25 Feb 2021
Government doubles charging point funding to £20 million in 2021/22
Government doubles charging point funding to £20 million in 2021/22
The Department for Transport is increasing funding available to councils for new chargers – but research shows progress has been slow so far
2 Feb 2021
Electric-car charging market set for government examination
Electric-car charging market set for government examination
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a market study on electric-vehicle charging in the UK
3 Dec 2020
EV Charge Online service rolls out software updates and new features
EV Charge Online service rolls out software updates and new features
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