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News Public EV chargers outnumber petrol pumps two-to-one

Public EV chargers outnumber petrol pumps two-to-one

There are now more than 116,000 public EV chargers in the UK - more than double the number of petrol pumps, according…

George East3 Mar 2026
News Public charging VAT should be 5%, rules tax tribunal

Public charging VAT should be 5%, rules tax tribunal

The cost of public charging in the UK could fall after a landmark tax hearing ruled that it should be subject to…

Matt Allan3 Mar 2026
News Charging leaders demand clear rules on EV signage

Charging leaders demand clear rules on EV signage

Key figures in the UK’s EV industry have called for EV charging stations to be as clearly signposted as petrol stations.

Matt Allan27 Feb 2026
News Ionity activates its first European megawatt chargers

Ionity activates its first European megawatt chargers

Charging operator Ionity has powered up its first megawatt chargers, capable of delivering 186 miles of range in just eight minutes.

Matt Allan24 Feb 2026
News TfL and TotalEnergies partner to speed up capital’s charger roll-out

TfL and TotalEnergies partner to speed up capital’s charger roll-out

Transport for London has signed a deal with TotalEnergies to expand the capital’s ultra-rapid network with new devices on public land.

Matt Allan23 Feb 2026
News Tight budgets and funding delays ‘biggest block to charger roll-out’, say councils

Tight budgets and funding delays ‘biggest block to charger roll-out’, say councils

Long waits for government funding and budget constraints are the two key barriers to public charging roll-out by councils

Matt Allan4 Feb 2026
News BYD flash charging coming to UK as boss calls for government action on costs

BYD flash charging coming to UK as boss calls for government action on costs

BYD plans to bring its 1000kW flash charging to the UK this year as it continues its Europe-wide expansion.

Matt Allan21 Jan 2026
News Chancellor planning charging tax cuts to boost EV appeal

Chancellor planning charging tax cuts to boost EV appeal

The UK Treasury is considering cutting VAT on public charging amid fears that recently announced taxes on EVs could harm demand.

Matt Allan13 Jan 2026
News Ultra-rapid devices lead 20% growth in UK charging network

Ultra-rapid devices lead 20% growth in UK charging network

The UK’s public charging network grew almost 20% in 2025, according to the latest data.

Matt Allan8 Jan 2026
News Instavolt completes installation of Corley battery storage system

Instavolt completes installation of Corley battery storage system

Instavolt has finished installing its first battery storage system design to support its ultra-rapid charging network.

Matt Allan29 Dec 2025