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Price update at Tesco stores | FAQs

Price update at Tesco stores | FAQs

There are changes taking place across the Tesco EV charging network. From 00:01 Monday 3 April 2023 there will be an updated tariff for using chargepoints. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Price update at Tesco stores | FAQs

Price update at Tesco stores | FAQs

There are changes taking place across the Tesco EV charging network. From 1 November there will be new prices for using charging points. Here’s everything you need to know about the new prices.

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Electric Insights 011 | Erin Baker

Electric Insights 011 | Erin Baker

In this Electric Insights episode we chat with AutoTrader’s Editorial Director and award-winning journalist Erin Baker about the gender gap in the UK car industry.

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Show us your Solo!

Show us your Solo!

Take a look at these stunning pictures of Pod Point Solo 3 in action. It gives us great pleasure to showcase these beautiful photos of Solo 3 installations.

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2021 EV Driver Survey

2021 EV Driver Survey

After receiving thousands of responses, the results are in! Take a look at our findings from the 2021 EV Driver Survey.

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Electric Insights 010 | Imogen Pierce

Electric Insights 010 | Imogen Pierce

In this Electric Insights episode we chat with new Fully Charged team member, Imogen Pierce about her life and future ambitions. Oh, and that electric sustainability stuff too.

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Audi e-tron | Review

Audi e-tron | Review

As Audi's only official home charge provider, we had the privilege to try out the new Audi e-tron. Take a look at a review from our Head of Insights, James McKemey.

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Year in Review: Our 2020

Year in Review: Our 2020

It goes without saying: 2020 was a year unlike any other. This time last year, we were blissfully unaware of what was to come.

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OLEV is changing its name to OZEV

OLEV is changing its name to OZEV

The governmental team supporting the transition to EVs has changed its name to align with the UK govt’s plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030.

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Electric Insights 005 | DPD

Electric Insights 005 | DPD

We’re joined by DPD for episode 5 of our Electric Insights series. Guess how many parcels they're expecting to deliver after Black Friday...

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4 Staycations with EV charging

4 Staycations with EV charging

COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we live, work & travel. With uncertain times ahead, many holidaymakers are looking within the UK for a staycation.

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WCS grant top-up offer

WCS grant top-up offer

For a limited time, we're topping up the OLEV WCS grant enabling UK businesses to save up to £22,000 on workplace or fleet charging points.

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Our 2040 EV adoption timeline | Review

Our 2040 EV adoption timeline | Review

It's been 3 years since we created our 2040 EV adoption curve infographic and it's safe to say a lot has happened. Take a look at James Mckemey's reflection on the world of EVs since 2017.

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EDF has acquired Pod Point

EDF has acquired Pod Point

We're thrilled to announce that EDF have acquired a majority stake in Pod Point, as part of a newly-formed joint venture with Legal & General Capital.

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The Yuletide Tale of Sally and Simon

The Yuletide Tale of Sally and Simon

A tale of two siblings with opposing views on electric vehicles. We explore how electric Kona driver Sally ends up better off than brother Simon with his petrol equivalent.

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App Feature Update: Charge Activity Report

App Feature Update: Charge Activity Report

We’ve been busy updating our reporting feature in the stats section! Our updated Charge Activity Report makes it easy for you to capture, report-on & get even more granular with your EV charging data.

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Lidl Pricing Update | FAQs

Lidl Pricing Update | FAQs

Update: As of 10 March 2023, the price for using Lidl’s 7kW and 22kW chargepoints is 40p/kWh. The price of Lidl's rapid chargepoints (50kW+) is 65p/kWh.

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5 Top Tips For Buying a Used EV

5 Top Tips For Buying a Used EV

A common misconception about EVs is that there is no demand for second-hand cars, and that EVs have poor residual values. We spoke to Martin Miller, Founder of EV Experts, to debunk this myth.

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Autonomous Vehicles: Part 2

Autonomous Vehicles: Part 2

Autonomous vehicles & autonomous electric vehicles. Another integral topic around the future of transport. Find out what our Head of Insights has to say now.

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Autonomous Vehicles: Part 1

Autonomous Vehicles: Part 1

Hear what James McKemey, Head of Our Insights Team, has to say about Autonmous Vehicles. Another very hot topic around the future of transport...

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Let's See Those Pod Points

Let's See Those Pod Points

We love seeing your Pod Points in action! Turning your home into a hub of electricity to power your journeys through the week. Here’s a round-up of some of our favourite Pod Point installations:

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What EV Charger is Best For My Business?

What EV Charger is Best For My Business?

Many businesses are already capitalising on the opportunity around the exponential rise of electric cars. However, before you decide to get involved, you should consider the type of business you have.

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Our Network is 100% FREE for Earth Day!

Our Network is 100% FREE for Earth Day!

This weekend marks the 48th annual Earth Day. The movement began in 1970 and is celebrated by around 1-2bn people worldwide. It's an exciting, positive day to drive action towards a sustainable Earth.

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Earth Day 2018, get involved! 

Earth Day 2018, get involved!

Since it's inception in 1970 Earth Day is just two years shy of celebrating it's 50th anniversary. The movement is "widely credited with having launched the modern environmental movement".

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FREE 7kW Charging: Try Them Now!

Update: As of November 1 2022, Tesco chargepoints are no longer free to use. Customers should check the price of individual chargepoints in the Pod Point App.

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Do electric vehicles need an MOT?

Do electric vehicles need an MOT?

So, you've made the choice to switch to an electric vehicle and get to enjoy the benefits of not paying for road tax. But, contrary to popular believe, you can’t escape an MOT.

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4 Awards in 2 Weeks

4 Awards in 2 Weeks

We’re very excited to have won 4 awards in May from The Evening Standard, The Europas and Business Green Leaders.

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