Electric Car News | Pod Point

Important update regarding COVID-19

Posted March 25, 2020

On Monday 23rd March, the UK government introduced strict new measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) through the restriction of movement and social contact.

Our 2040 EV adoption timeline | Review

Posted March 19, 2020

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.

OLEV EVHS grant to be reduced from April 2020

Posted March 17, 2020

The government has announced a cut to the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) which will take effect this April.

Budget 2020: What it means for EVs

Posted March 11, 2020

So Rishi Sunak showed impressive oratorical skills on his debut performance at the despatch box. But what did we make of the content of his red box?

EDF has acquired Pod Point

Posted February 13, 2020

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.

Our reflection on the ICE and Hybrid Ban in 2035

Posted February 11, 2020

We welcome the government’s announcement that the sales of ICE vehicles including hybrids will be banned from 2035 - at the latest. At least 5 years earlier than previously stated.

Tesco Maintenance Update | List of Active Stores

Posted February 07, 2020

Our chargepoints at Tesco stores will be temporarily unavailable while we conduct necessary maintenance to ensure ongoing network reliability.

Make an Electric Car | Competition Extension

Posted January 30, 2020

Following requests from parents, little ones and several schools, we have decided to extend the deadline for entries to our Make an Electric Car competition.

Celebrating the first #ElectricSchool of 2020!

Posted January 29, 2020

We’re delighted to announce Holy Trinity Primary Academy as the first #ElectricSchool of 2020!

4 steps to get EV charging in your apartment

Posted January 28, 2020

So you want an EV, but you live in an apartment. Homechargers are great - just about the most convenient way to charge - so long as you own your own parking space and it’s convenient to install in...

The grid is (getting) greener & so are EVs

Posted January 22, 2020

Our Head of Insights, James McKemey, explores the relationship between BEVs and the UK’s grid carbon intensity. How does a Toyota Yaris hybridisation really compare with a full BEV?

The Yuletide Tale of Sally and Simon

Posted December 23, 2019

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.

Pod Point Sparks Exclusive Partnership with Groupe PSA

Posted December 10, 2019

The two-year UK agreement will see Pod Point become Groupe PSA’s exclusive EV chargepoint supplier for its Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles and Vauxhall brands.

Pod Point chargepoints installed at over 100 Tesco stores in the UK

Posted December 06, 2019

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve reached a significant milestone and have installed EV chargepoints at over 100 Tesco stores across the UK!

Lidl Partnership to Expand with 300 Pod Point Rapid Chargers

Posted December 03, 2019

We’re thrilled to continue the expansion of our rapid charger rollout with Lidl! This means over a third of all Lidl stores will have rapid chargers by 2022.

Chargers Beware! Converters & adaptors are not permitted on our network

Posted November 26, 2019

A number of customers have been trying to charge on the Pod Point Network using Type 2 to 3-pin plug adapters. Please note, these are NOT permitted & can cause chargepoints to be taken out-of-service.

Think you can make an electric car? You could win £200

Posted November 05, 2019

Today, we’re launching our Make an Electric Car Competition, challenging primary & secondary school students to show us their best engineering feats.

Three Bridges Primary in Crawley becomes latest Electric School

Posted October 28, 2019

An eco-friendly Sussex school has generated new spark for its environmental initiatives after joining Pod Point’s Electric Schools campaign and installing two Solo 7kW chargepoints.

Erik responds to the APPG's call for interoperability

Posted October 21, 2019

Last week we received an open letter written by Matt Western MP, the new Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Electric Vehicles asking us to embrace a specific form of interoperability.

Abbey MAT Charges Ahead With 4 Schools Becoming Electric

Posted October 21, 2019

St Chads Primary School in Leeds became Pod Point's very first #ElectricSchool. Find out how Abbey Multi Academy Trust has since expanded their electrification and promotion of electric vehicles!

App Feature Update: Charge Activity Report

Posted October 18, 2019

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.

EV charging in every new UK home by law? This could soon become a reality.

Posted October 07, 2019

The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has closed their consultation on “Electric Vehicle Chargepoints in Residential and Non-residential buildings”.

MG & Pod Point Get Charged up with New Partnership

Posted October 03, 2019

We’re thrilled to announce a new three-year preferred supplier deal with MG Motor UK.

Lidl Pricing Update | FAQs

Posted October 01, 2019

For the long term sustainability of the network and to ensure future expansion, Lidl is introducing a new tariff of 23p/kWh on all rapid chargers.

Pod Point in UK's top 3 EV charging networks for 2nd year running

Posted September 11, 2019

We’re absolutely thrilled to be ranked in the top 3 of the UK’s top 10 EV charging networks for the second year running. A huge thanks to all of you that voted for us!

Why your Pod Point Homecharger doesn't require an Earth Rod

Posted August 26, 2019

All Pod Point Solo hardware contains a proprietary patent pending technology that allows direct connection to a PME supply.

Don't Sweat It! 5 Tips for Staying Cool in Your EV

Posted August 07, 2019

With summer now in full-swing and record temperatures being broken in Europe, we’ve put together some advice on how to stay cool and beat the heat with your EV.

Buying a Used Electric Vehicle (EV) | Guest Blog

Posted July 17, 2019

We spoke to an EV driver about her transition to an EV. Sarah bought a used Renault Zoe last year and hasn’t looked back since. If you're concerned about making the switch, read her story.

Hark! Her Majesty’s Treasury brings glad tidings of BiK reduction

Posted July 10, 2019

Well this one caught us by surprise. HMT has agreed to reduce the upcoming Company Car Tax BiK liability for 2020/2021 from a 2% to an incredible 0%! This compares with up to 37% for ICE.

Enjoy Your Free Charge on Clean Air Day

Posted June 20, 2019

Today we’re supporting Clean Air Day once again by making our entire 2,000-strong public charging network entirely free for all EV drivers.

5 Top Tips For Buying a Used EV

Posted May 09, 2019

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.

New EV Zones at M&G Real Estate’s retail parks

Posted April 18, 2019

We’re excited to announce new chargepoints at M&G Real Estate’s retail parks.

EV Zones: The next level in public charging

Posted March 19, 2019

At Pod Point we try to listen to the EV driver...

Legal & General invests in Pod Point

Posted March 05, 2019

We’re delighted to welcome on board Legal & General as a shareholder in Pod Point.

Audi e-tron | Review

Posted February 28, 2019

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.

Peppes Pizza partnership - A deal that can’t be topped

Posted February 21, 2019

We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be delivering more in Norway after partnering up with Peppes Pizza, Scandinavia’s largest pizza chain.

Technical Update: What on Earth is an Earth Rod?

Posted February 11, 2019

We occasionally see questions about more technical aspects of Pod Points and how we solve particular engineering and electrical challenges.

Kia Motors & Pod Point Partner Up

Posted January 31, 2019

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Kia Motors UK. We have a two-year partnership as Kia’s official homecharge provider.

Tesco, Volkswagen & Pod Point - The Details

Posted December 05, 2018

Wow. Thanks everyone! We're overwhelmed with the positive messages. Here’s a more in-depth look at what this new partnership means for EV drivers.

2,400 EV charging bays across 600 Tesco stores

Posted November 30, 2018

We have some very big and exciting news to share with you today! Are you ready for 2,400 EV charging bays across 600 Tesco stores?

A - HA! Alan Partridge driving an electric car?!

Posted November 30, 2018

Alan Partridge driving an electric car... Which one would he choose? Here's our best guesses.

A Christmas list for non-charging PHEV-ers

Posted November 30, 2018

A 2018 Christmas list for non-charging PHEV-ers

8 things only EV drivers know...

Posted November 12, 2018

James McKemey is back and this time he's got a list of 8 things you’ll only know once you become an EV driver...

No Driveway? You Can Still Have an Electric Car

Posted November 12, 2018

How does the UK solve charging for those without off street parking at home? James McKemey, Head of our Insights Team, is back again to decipher another challenge to EV adoption.

Public chargepoints now even easier to find

Posted October 19, 2018

Hooray! You can now search for our public chargers on Google Maps.

12 new charging bays at SouthGate shopping centre | Bath

Posted October 16, 2018

12 new charging bays at SouthGate shopping centre in Bath.

Our response to Isabel Hardman's charging woes

Posted October 10, 2018

Our Head of Insights, James McKemey, responds to journalist Isabel Hardman's several rapid charge failures.

Air Pollution & EVs - The Facts

Posted October 09, 2018

James McKemey, our Head of Insights, takes a deeper look into the types of air pollution in the UK.

We’ve been named one of the top public EV charging networks

Posted October 08, 2018

We're delighted to have been voted by the general public as one of the top three public charging networks in the UK.

My 600 mile road trip in an electric vehicle | Guest Blog - Rob Cooling

Posted September 12, 2018

Rob Cooling is back again with another guest blog. He recently did a 600 mile road trip in the UK and shares his top-tips of long-distance driving in an EV. Here's what he has to say...

The new Hyundai KONA Electric is here!

Posted September 05, 2018

Literally, it’s here at Pod Point HQ. We’re honoured to have the new KONA Electric to test on our chargepoints, so we’ve had a go and like what we’ve found...

4 Reasons Why You Should Get a 'Smart' EV Home Charger

Posted September 04, 2018

You may have noticed that we only offer 'Smart' home chargers that 'communicate' via wifi. But, what's the advantage? Do you really need to be connected? Here's our breakdown of 'Smart'.

Electric Vehicle Driving Instructor Rob Cooling | Q&A

Posted August 28, 2018

Rob Cooling from Apple Driving school has been a driving instructor for thirteen years. Rob made the switch to electric cars back in 2017, his only regret is not doing it sooner! Here's his EV story:

Beyond smart: how Ofgem plans make sense for EVs

Posted July 23, 2018

EV charging and the grid made the headlines again this morning, thanks to some sensible proposals by Ofgem, highlighting grid flexibility and plans to incentivise drivers to charge off-peak.

But, what about the taxman? What does he think of EVs

Posted July 12, 2018

Our Head of Insights, James Mckemey, investigates the debate around vehicle tax and the mass adoption of electric vehicles.

Electric Cars & Electricity Bills | How Much Could I Save Per Year?

Posted July 12, 2018

In light of WWF & Vivid Economics ‘EV & Energy System’ Report, we’ve put together our own research on how much it costs to charge an EV over a year.

Autonomous Vehicles: Part 2

Posted July 09, 2018

Last week, James McKemey discussed autonomous vehicles. This week he's back, this time discussing how big of a deal autonomous electric vehicles will be!

Overcoming the Challenges of Solar-Powered Vehicles | Guest Blog

Posted July 05, 2018

Here we have guest blogger Giles Kirkland - car expert with passion for electric vehicles - discussing the challenges of solar-powered vehicles.

The UK cannot lead from behind: why we need a 2030 ICE ban

Posted July 05, 2018

Our Founder and CEO Erik Fairbairn argues that the UK’s ambition to be a global leader in mobility is compromised by weak targets for phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles. Here’s what he has to say:

Autonomous Vehicles: Part 1

Posted June 29, 2018

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

Adding Value to your Property with EV Charging

Posted June 25, 2018

Here, we have James McKemey, Head of Our Insights Team, discussing the benefits of electric vehicle charging at home and how it can add value to your property:

Clean Air Day: Enjoy a Free Charge On Us!

Posted June 20, 2018

On the 21st of June, we’re supporting Clean Air Day by making our 2,000-strong public charging network entirely free for all EV drivers.

7 Reasons You'll Be Buying An EV Within 5 Years

Posted June 13, 2018

James Mckemey, Head of Our Insights Team, believes you'll all be buying an electric vehicle (EV) within 5 years.

Let's See Those Pod Points

Posted June 05, 2018

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:

What EV Charger is Best For My Business?

Posted May 29, 2018

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.

Bloomberg's Electric Vehicle Outlook 2018

Posted May 29, 2018

Here are Pod Point’s key takeaways from this year’s episode of the Bloomberg New Energy Finance EV Outlook Report...

5 Ways EV Charging Attracts Customers | Hotels

Posted May 24, 2018

The number of electric vehicle (EV) drivers has grown exponentially in the last five years and so have the number of EV chargepoints. EVs opens up a brand new and exciting opportunity for businesses.

Our Network is 100% FREE for Earth Day!

Posted April 20, 2018

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.

Earth Day 2018, get involved!

Posted April 16, 2018

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".

Watt a deal! Pod Point and Mitsubishi

Posted April 03, 2018

We're delighted to announce we've sparked a three-year preferred supplier deal with Mitsubishi Motors in the UK.

Big news! Our largest ever single-site installation

Posted March 20, 2018

We’re ecstatic to have completed our largest ever single-site installation at the Skanska UK plc head office in Hertfordshire. The installation is believed to be one of the largest to date in Europe.

Erik Fairbairn's response to MPs "poisonous air" warning...

Posted March 15, 2018

"MPs warn of 'poisonous air' emergency costing £20bn a year" - Is one of the main headlines from the BBC this morning. We asked our CEO and Founder Erik Fairbarin to share his thoughts on the news.

A big slow down in BEV sales? We're not concerned...

Posted March 13, 2018

You may have seen the recent article by The Times titled, "Electric car sales tumble over price and plugs"... Safe to say our Head of Insights James McKemey had a thing or two to say in response.

New charger! St. Helens Retail Park in Warrington New Road, Merseyside

Posted March 02, 2018

We’re back with another new open charge unit thanks to our partnership with Savills the global real estate providers.

What's on Pod Point HQ's shelves

Posted March 01, 2018

Today is Book Lovers Day so we thought it’s only right to celebrate the top read books from the shelves of our very own Pod Point Library.

Gino-Ella ready for use at Castle Retail Park, Nottingham

Posted February 28, 2018

We’re very excited to announce another new addition to the open charge network thanks to Savills.

Pod Point ramps up the power with 150kW Rapid Chargers

Posted February 26, 2018

We're very excited to announce we're one of the first electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint suppliers to offer 150kW rapid chargers in the UK. We're doing this in anticipation of the next generation EVs.

Lincolnshire, charge your EV at Springfields Outlet, Spalding

Posted February 20, 2018

As we continue to strengthen our partnership with global real estate providers, Savills, we’re very pleased to announce the latest chargepoints that have been commissioned in Spalding.

Norfolk, say hello to Eddy-Dave at Hardwick retail park

Posted February 20, 2018

Say hello! A new addition to the Open Charge network: Eddy-Dave now available at: Hardwick Retail Park in Hardwick Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk

Powering the world with Lithium

Posted February 12, 2018

Lithium has unique properties that make it especially useful for batteries. PowerScout has summarised the basic concepts in an infographic.

EV Friendly Hotels - Starboard Hotels

Posted February 01, 2018

We’re proud to announce our strengthened partnership with Starboard Hotels.

Westminster Charging Stations Update

Posted January 30, 2018

We’ve changed the pricing structure for our Westminster City Council Open Charge points.

Erik & Bobby Llewellyn | Fully Charged Show

Posted January 25, 2018

We're honoured to have a second feature on our favourite EV show.

Vehicle to Grid (V2G) - Great, but is it viable?

Posted January 18, 2018

The concept of V2G is to enable EV drivers to provide their stored battery energy back to the grid at times of high demand, potentially earning themselves a nice little sum.

Turning heads in London with my new electric ride

Posted January 10, 2018

Following TfL's ban on sales of new ICE black cabs, which kicked in on 1 January, our guest blogger and Taxi driver, Peter Powell tells us why he won’t be sorry to ditch the diesel...

EV Photo Of The Month | December 2017

Posted December 15, 2017

We received a number of photos on Twitter from EV drivers using our public Open Charge network this December. Here's our favourite!

Cheaper Batteries: EVs could be the next Beatles

Posted December 12, 2017

In light of the latest Bloomberg report on the continuing reduction in the cost of batteries, James McKemey - Head of our Insights Team, takes a look at why this matters:

New chargepoints at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Posted November 27, 2017

Our partners Jasmine Healthcare continue to grow the EV charging network.

Charge your EV at Apollo Retail Park - Warrington

Posted November 27, 2017

New addition to the Open Charge network in Warrington.

FREE 7kW Charging: Try Them Now!

Posted November 22, 2017

We have some exciting news and we NEED your help!

EV Photo Of The Month | November 2017

Posted November 15, 2017

Our November photo of the month goes too...

Creativity with data helps EV sceptics obscure the facts

Posted November 15, 2017

A recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) caused a flurry of headlines over whether EVs really are greener than petrol or diesel.

Driving Your EV This Winter

Posted November 14, 2017

James McKemey, Head of Pod Point Insights Team, has given us some advice about driving an EV during the cold wintery months ahead of us.

Charge your EV at Grand Junction Retail Park in Crewe!

Posted November 13, 2017

Back in April 2017 we announced our partnership with Savills, the global real estate service providers.

Southern Rail helping commuters go home fully charged

Posted October 27, 2017

Rail company is upgrading its electric vehicle charging infrastructure across 23 busy station car parks.

EV Photo Of The Month | October 2017

Posted October 20, 2017

We have picked our winner for October's EV Driver Photo of the Month. If you want to get involved send us a tweet below!

8 Tips For Long Distance Driving in a Plug-In Electric Car (UK)

Posted October 19, 2017

EV driver Rob Kay gives us 8 tips on how to make your long distance journey a little easier and little less stressful. Some real advice worth bearing in mind, especially if you’re a new EV driver!

The Future of Transport: Fill up or Plug in?

Posted September 29, 2017

Our CEO Erik Fairbairn spoke at the London Stock Exchange about the hot topic, 'The Future of Transport: Fill-up or Plugin'. He spoke alongside key industry figures including Tesla, Bloomberg & EY.

Peak District Climate Change Installation

Posted September 22, 2017

If you’re strapped for plans this weekend, why not take yourself on a roadtrip to the Peak District and also witness a light installation that aims to raise awareness about climate change.

New additions to the Pod Point Network

Posted September 17, 2017

With the Pod Point Network, you can top up your EV on the go with the help of our intuitive App.

6 Ideas For Sustainable Living

Posted September 16, 2017

What does sustainable living look like in 2017?

Electric cars aren't as green as they claim...

Posted September 05, 2017

One of the arguments we come across frequently in the industry is that electric cars aren't actually as green as they claim to be.

Do electric vehicles need an MOT?

Posted August 30, 2017

So, you've made the choice to switch to an electric vehicle, you can now enjoy the benefits of not paying for road tax but unfortunately you can’t escape the MOT contrary to popular belief.

Picture Perfect Pod Points

Posted August 22, 2017

We love seeing your Pod Point photos! Here's some of our favourites:

Pod Point's 2040 Timeline Prediction

Posted August 21, 2017

Here's what we think will happen between now and 2040 with the petrol / diesel ban in place.

Welcome To Dog Point!

Posted August 18, 2017

Today is National Dog Day so we wanted to introduce the dogs of Pod Point HQ!

So the 2040 ban is going to break the energy grid...

Posted August 10, 2017

The UK recently declared all new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to be banned from 2040 onwards.

The Pod Point Guide to the 2040 Ban

Posted August 04, 2017

Diesel and Petrol Car Ban (2040): Everything You Need To Know

Celebrating Yorkshire Day

Posted August 01, 2017

It's Yorkshire Day today, so celebrate it as you wish, or why not take yourself on one of our suggested roadtrips this weekend.

Jasmine Healthcare install Pod Point's at Oxendon House care home, Leicestershire

Posted July 26, 2017

We are pleased to announce that we are working with Jasmine Healthcare and their care home, Oxendon House in Leicestershire.

New Nissan LEAF becomes the first EV to enter the Mongol Rally

Posted July 24, 2017

EV’s are building momentum as adoption rates continue to rise exponentially around the world.

Westminster Charging Network Update

Posted July 24, 2017

You may have noticed some changes to the charging points listed below (found across the City of Westminster).

If the Game of Thrones Characters had Electric Cars

Posted July 21, 2017

If the Game of Thrones characters were a part of our world today, their journeys would be a lot easier.

EV Friendly Hotels Around The UK

Posted July 20, 2017

Need a break? On a business trip and need somewhere to stay? Worried about where to charge your EV? Don’t fret!

4 Awards in 2 Weeks

Posted July 18, 2017

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

100,000 EVs Have Now Been Registered in the UK

Posted June 07, 2017

In May 2017, the UK reached a significant milestone when the total number of plug-in vehicles registered since 2012 reached over 100,000. That's almost a 3000% increase over the last 4 years.

Pod Point Rapid Charge units to be installed at selected Lidl stores across the UK

Posted May 22, 2017

Over the coming months we will be installing Pod Point Rapid Chargers at selected Lidl stores across the UK.

We are now working with Savills in the UK

Posted April 26, 2017

We're pleased to announce that we are working with the global real estate services provider Savills.

Four reasons why 2017 is the year to switch to electric vehicles in the UK

Posted March 06, 2017

In February, the UK was given a warning by the European Commission to comply with the EU air pollution limits or be at risk of receiving a hefty fine.

POD Point enter into new partnership with APCOA to develop EV charging network.

Posted March 03, 2017

We are excited to announce that we have entered into a new partnership with APCOA Parking, one of the UK’s top providers of tailored parking solutions with an established presence in Europe.

Electric Equity 3.0 - We have successfully raised £1,550,000 via Crowdcube

Posted March 02, 2017

We have successfully raised £1,550,000 in less than 12 days. If you missed out, you can sign up below for an alert to get notified about future opportunities to invest.

Invest in POD Point - Electric Equity 3.0 is Open to the Public

Posted February 21, 2017

Our third crowdfund has gone live to the public on Crowdcube. We have already achieved 47% of target in the first 72 hours.

Who or what is NEV and what does it have to do with Leonardo DiCaprio?

Posted February 17, 2017

NEV stands for New Energy Vehicle, this a local term used in China when referring to vehicles partially or fully powered by electricity.

Electric Equity 3.0 - Be the First to Invest in Our £9m Funding Round

Posted February 15, 2017

We're about to launch our third major funding round to accelerate our mission to put a POD Point everywhere drivers park for an hour or more.

Nordic EV Summit 2017

Posted February 15, 2017

POD Point sponsors the Nordic EV Summit 2017!

Pod Point have teamed up with the Zero Emissions Network (ZEN)

Posted February 14, 2017

We believe travel shouldn't damage the earth, that's why we’ve teamed up with the Zero Emissions Network (ZEN) to help people adopt clean transport in a bid to make London greener and cleaner.