electric vehicles Archives

Next Budget Likely to Include EV and Home Efficiency Subsidies

Written by Lauren Smith in Environment Government Policy

The Treasury is mulling renewed and increased subsidies to encourage motorists to adopt electric vehicles and to help homeowners make their properties more…

Dec12

Households Paid to Use Renewable Electricity Over Windy Weekend

Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity Renewable Energy

Thousands of households earned money by consuming electricity over the weekend, as blustery weather blew the UK’s wind power to a new record.

Dec11

Demand for SUVs is Damaging Efforts to Reach Net-Zero Target

Written by Fergus Cole in Environment

The rising demand for sports utility vehicles in the UK is damaging the country’s attempt to meet its net zero emissions target, according…

Nov19

Virgin Media Street Cabinets to Become EV Charging Points

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

Virgin Media will convert 1,200 of its broadband cabinets into charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) over the next 18 months.

Oct24

SSE Launches ‘Free Electricity’ Tariff for EV Drivers

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

Electric vehicle drivers will be able to drive 8,000 miles for free, with a new energy tariff being launched by SSE.

Aug06

Registrations of Pure EVs Triple in July to Hit Record High Market Share

Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity

Registrations of battery electric cars tripled between July 2018 and July 2019 to secure a record-breaking market share, data from industry body the…

Jul18

All New Build Homes to Have EV Chargers as Standard

Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity

All new build homes in England will be fitted with electric vehicle charging stations as standard, under new building regulations designed to promote…