Posted November 18, 2024
To celebrate the news that Pod Point has installed a quarter of a million EV chargers in the UK, we’re looking back at how we reached this achievement over our 15-year history.
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Posted November 13, 2024
Pod Point to provide home charging solutions for D. M. Keith’s electric vehicle (EV) customers across entire UK dealership network.
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Posted October 23, 2024
Our Solo 3S giveaway winner shares his delight at his new home EV charger, as he tells us about his experience with it.
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Posted October 09, 2024
EDF and Pod Point have launched an industry-first electric vehicle (EV) home charger and tariff bundle, reducing the upfront costs of going electric to help more drivers make the switch.
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Posted August 30, 2024
Our team got to grips with some of the best electric vehicles on the market as the new registration plate numbers launched on the 1st September.
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Posted June 26, 2024
The three-year agreement aims to support AXA Commercial on its EV charging offering and commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
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Posted June 24, 2024
A huge thanks to everyone who cheered on our drivers and joined us at the finish line. We hope you had a great day!
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Posted May 02, 2024
Our award-winning home charger just got better. Introducing the Solo 3S with solar mode, letting EV drivers with solar panels charge for zero cost and zero carbon.
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Posted April 19, 2024
Pod Point’s chargers are connected via Wi-Fi, so you’ll never be cut off from smart features.
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Posted April 11, 2024
The six-month trial builds on Pod Point’s expansion into innovative energy flexibility solutions.
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Posted December 18, 2023
Drivers in the UK will travel an average of just 53 miles each way to see friends and family over the festive period.
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Posted November 17, 2023
The agreement will see Pod Point entering into a six-month trial with Centrica
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Posted November 17, 2023
Pod Point signs Memorandum of Understanding with Gotion, InoBat, and Brill Power
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Posted November 17, 2023
Mercedes-Benz has extended their preferred home charger partnership with Pod Point until 2026
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Posted November 17, 2023
Pod Point has signed a letter of intent with EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity
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Posted October 20, 2023
Charge your electric car from just 8.49p per kWh with zero carbon electricity powered by EDF, Britain's largest generator of zero carbon electricity.
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Posted October 20, 2023
The She’s Electric initiative offers more women the opportunity to learn about EVs and the transition to net zero.
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Posted September 05, 2023
The endorsement recognises our end-to-end installation service and dedication to customer satisfaction.
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Posted August 17, 2023
If you find the idea of charging your EV in public daunting, we’re here to help.
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Posted August 10, 2023
Pod Point will provide EV charging infrastructure for new build properties across England and Wales.
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Posted August 08, 2023
Want to know what life is really like as an EV driver? Now’s your chance!
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Posted July 24, 2023
Whether you’re new to the world of public electric vehicle charging or not, you’ll want to learn about charging etiquette.
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Posted July 20, 2023
With our public charging network, we make going on a family summer holiday with an electric car easy!
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Posted July 13, 2023
EVs remain as topical as ever, but what would we say was the most significant news of Q2 2023?
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Posted July 11, 2023
In a What Car? survey, based on feedback from over 4,000 drivers, we received the highest combined score for satisfaction and cost.
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Posted June 29, 2023
The London ULEZ is expanding in August 2023. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Posted June 28, 2023
The nationwide deal will see EV charging infrastructure installed across the Group’s consumer brands.
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Posted June 20, 2023
In 2018, we gave 7 reasons why you’ll be buying an EV in 5 years. But were we right?
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Posted June 14, 2023
Our latest feature makes it easier than ever for our customers to make informed decisions on when they charge.
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Posted May 24, 2023
Joining us for our next Employee Spotlight is Luke Abbott, a Business Development Manager in our Automotive team.
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Posted May 18, 2023
Want to take your electric car with you on a UK holiday? We’ve got you covered!
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Posted May 17, 2023
Here’s what our CEO Erik Fairbairn had to say about incentivising investment in charging infrastructure at the must-attend automotive industry event.
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Posted May 05, 2023
Ahead of his coronation, we take a look at what the new monarch’s crowning means for the planet.
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Posted May 02, 2023
We’ve gathered our picks for the top questions non-EV drivers want to know about owning an electric car.
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Posted April 24, 2023
Ever wondered what a week in the life of an EV driver looks like? Your wishes have been answered!
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Posted April 11, 2023
Need to quickly get some extra charge outside of your set schedule? Well now you can at the tap of a button!
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Posted April 05, 2023
Our Head of Policy & Public Affairs, James McKemey reflects on the biggest EV industry news in Q1.
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Posted March 30, 2023
We’re delighted to announce a preferred supplier partnership with a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, IVECO.
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Posted March 30, 2023
Can you get from one end of Great Britain to the other in an electric car? We’re going to find out (but the answer is yes!).
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Posted March 29, 2023
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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Posted March 16, 2023
We’re delighted to announce that we have installed EV chargepoints at 600 Tesco stores across the UK.
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Posted February 17, 2023
We’ve updated the default charge schedule time so Pod Point customers can keep their EVs charged when the grid’s carbon intensity is lowest.
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Posted February 14, 2023
In our latest Employee Spotlight, we have a chat with Homecharge Manager Kim Wadsworth.
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Posted January 24, 2023
Did you know residential landlords or property managers could claim 75% off the costs of installing EV chargepoints? Well now you do!
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Posted January 24, 2023
If you still think electric vehicle charging is only for people living in houses, think again!
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Posted December 30, 2022
All Pod Point chargepoints sold after 30th December are compliant with the new Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations.
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Posted December 22, 2022
We revisit some of 2022’s key milestones in the world of EVs and Pod Point.
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Posted December 07, 2022
We’re thrilled to announce our new three-year partnership with McCarthy Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities.
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Posted November 23, 2022
The Chancellor had a whole heap of bad news to deliver in his Autumn Statement, but that’s not so surprising with a bleak economic outlook.
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Posted November 23, 2022
We're delighted to sign a three-year partnership with leading fleet management business, Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM).
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Posted November 21, 2022
The second phase of The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations is coming into force in December.
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Posted November 03, 2022
In our latest EV road trip, we’re heading to East Anglia, the home of kettle chips, English mustard, and England’s most easterly point.
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Posted October 26, 2022
BMW has launched a new campaign together with National Parks UK to boost charging infrastructure in some of our most beautiful areas.
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Posted October 19, 2022
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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Posted October 12, 2022
We're delighted to announce a preferred supplier partnership with Leicester headquartered property investment company, Custodian REIT.
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Posted October 04, 2022
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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Posted September 22, 2022
With Liz Truss taking up the mantle of Prime Minister, our Head of Policy & Public Affairs, James McKemey, explores how her policies will impact the EV industry.
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Posted July 08, 2022
Software Engineer Parth Chandratreya gives us his scoop into the world of tech at Pod Point for this Employee Spotlight.
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Posted June 27, 2022
Get set for new EV charging mandates!
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Posted June 09, 2022
Pod Point is now one of BMW Group UK’s preferred home charge suppliers for its portfolio of electrified vehicles under the BMW and MINI brands.
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Posted May 31, 2022
New EV chargepoint regulations have arrived. But what do they mean for home chargers?
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Posted May 18, 2022
We’re working together with Lidl GB to improve our messaging for EV drivers.
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Posted May 13, 2022
We’re back with a new Employee Spotlight to talk about all things Pod Point with Verification Engineer Dana Pascalni.
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Posted April 14, 2022
We’ve already proven that you can do a road trip in an EV. But can you go hunting for myths and legends in one?
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Posted March 29, 2022
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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Posted March 15, 2022
We’re back with a new Employee Spotlight to chat about all things software with Pod Point’s friendly neighbourhood Salesforce Administrator, Michaela.
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Posted March 08, 2022
On this International Women’s Day, we want to help #breakthebias.
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Posted January 28, 2022
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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Posted January 24, 2022
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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Posted January 17, 2022
Our latest Employee Spotlight features Abiola (Abi) Lawal, who recently transitioned from our Network Assurance team to a new role as Senior Data Analyst.
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Posted January 05, 2022
It’s a new year, and what better way to kick off 2022 than with another exciting road trip in an electric vehicle.
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Posted December 21, 2021
Despite the ongoing challenges, our 2021 ended with the best Christmas present of them all.
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Posted December 19, 2021
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and we’ve had a lot to be cheerful about here at Pod Point over the last year.
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Posted December 17, 2021
We’ve got a brand new partnership to announce. And this one’s a little bit different.
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Posted December 16, 2021
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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Posted December 15, 2021
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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Posted December 09, 2021
After all the pledges and promises, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference finally came to an end in November. But was it enough?
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Posted November 29, 2021
Our latest Electric Insights episode is on our current favourite hot topic: the new Building Regulations and features an expert panel.
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Posted November 19, 2021
Shining the spotlight on the people behind Pod Point!
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Posted November 10, 2021
As the COP26 agenda turns to decarbonising transport, we can't help but wonder whether the UK PM could get home in a more sustainable method of transport than a jet.
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Posted November 09, 2021
Below is a guide to our current working practices during the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic (updated November 2021).
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Posted November 05, 2021
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Solo 3; the latest model of our popular smart electric car home charger.
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Posted November 01, 2021
In this Electric Insights episode we talk to energy and whole-economy decarbonisation expert, Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of Energy UK.
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Posted October 01, 2021
We're shining the spotlight on the people behind Pod Point!
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Posted August 23, 2021
EV owners, rejoice! We're back with another exciting EV road trip in the UK.
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Posted August 04, 2021
You can now schedule your Solo to charge at specific times using the Pod Point App.
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Posted July 12, 2021
In this Electric Insights episode we talk to the former Aston Martin CEO, Nissan COO and all around automotive legend, Andy Palmer.
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Posted June 11, 2021
“You can’t do a road trip in an electric car.” - EV myth
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Posted June 01, 2021
Pod Point Head of Insights, James McKemey, takes a look at the EV charging ecosystem and how those without off-street parking can top up their battery.
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Posted April 08, 2021
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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Posted March 16, 2021
Part 2 is out now! Erik Fairbairn & Robert Llewellyn continue setting the (sustainability) world to rights.
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Posted February 09, 2021
A total of 100 rapid chargers have been supplied by Pod Point to Lidl stores across Great Britain, as they target 250 more by 2022.
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Posted February 04, 2021
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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Posted February 02, 2021
Robert Llewellyn, the man behind EV series ‘Fully Charged’ joins Erik Fairbairn to shoot the breeze.
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Posted December 28, 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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Posted December 21, 2020
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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Posted December 01, 2020
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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Posted October 28, 2020
We’re joined by The Met Office for episode 4 of our Electric Insights series.
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Posted October 07, 2020
We’re joined by the Head of the Government’s Office for Low Emissions Vehicle (OLEV) for episode 3 of our Electric Insights series.
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Posted September 02, 2020
Take a look at Part 2 of the second Electric Insights. We chat to Graeme Cooper, Project Director - Transport Decarbonisation, about the grid, electrification & how COVID-19 has impacted them.
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Posted August 26, 2020
Take a look at Part 1 of the second Electric Insights. We chat to Graeme Cooper, Project Director - Transport Decarbonisation, about the grid, electrification & how COVID-19 has impacted them.
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Posted August 19, 2020
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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Posted August 03, 2020
Welcome to our brand new series, Electric Insights! We're delighted to launch the first Electric Insights video with Mike Coulton, Fleet and Policy Manager, Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS).
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Posted June 16, 2020
Driven by our concerns around the effectiveness of earth rods, and how difficult they can be to fit in some situations, we launched a system back in 2017 that made their use unnecessary.
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Posted May 29, 2020
Have you been tasked with including Electric Vehicle (EV) charging into the design of your development?
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Posted April 22, 2020
Today we’re excited to announce the winner of our Make an Electric Car competition!
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Posted April 20, 2020
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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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.
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Posted March 17, 2020
The government has announced a cut to the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) which will take effect this April.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Posted February 07, 2020
Our chargepoints at Tesco stores will be temporarily unavailable while we conduct necessary maintenance to ensure ongoing network reliability.
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Posted January 30, 2020
UPDATE: This competition has now closed.
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Posted January 29, 2020
We’re delighted to announce Holy Trinity Primary Academy as the first #ElectricSchool of 2020!
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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...
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Posted November 05, 2019
UPDATE: This competition has now closed.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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”.
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Posted October 03, 2019
We’re thrilled to announce a new three-year preferred supplier deal with MG Motor UK.
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Posted October 01, 2019
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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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!
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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.
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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.
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Posted April 18, 2019
We’re excited to announce new chargepoints at M&G Real Estate’s retail parks.
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Posted March 19, 2019
At Pod Point we try to listen to the EV driver...
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Posted March 05, 2019
We’re delighted to welcome on board Legal & General as a shareholder in Pod Point.
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We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be delivering more in Norway after partnering up with Peppes Pizza, Scandinavia’s largest pizza chain.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Posted November 30, 2018
Alan Partridge driving an electric car... Which one would he choose? Here's our best guesses.
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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...
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Posted October 19, 2018
Hooray! You can now search for our public chargers on Google Maps.
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Posted October 16, 2018
12 new charging bays at SouthGate shopping centre in Bath.
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Posted October 10, 2018
Our Head of Insights, James McKemey, responds to journalist Isabel Hardman's several rapid charge failures.
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Posted October 09, 2018
James McKemey, our Head of Insights, takes a deeper look into the types of air pollution in the UK.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Posted September 04, 2018
You may have noticed that we only offer 'Smart' home chargers that 'communicate' via Wi-Fi. But, what's the advantage? Do you really need to be connected? Here's our breakdown of 'Smart'.
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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:
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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.
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Posted July 12, 2018
Our Head of Insights, James Mckemey, investigates the debate around vehicle tax and the mass adoption of electric vehicles.
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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.
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Posted July 09, 2018
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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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.
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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:
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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...
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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:
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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.
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Posted June 13, 2018
James Mckemey, Head of Our Insights Team, believes you'll all be buying an electric vehicle (EV) within 5 years.
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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:
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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".
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Posted April 03, 2018
We're delighted to announce we've sparked a three-year preferred supplier deal with Mitsubishi Motors in the UK.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Posted March 02, 2018
We’re back with another new public chargepoint, Kirk-Lisa, thanks to our partnership with Savills the global real estate providers.
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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.
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Posted February 28, 2018
We’re very excited to announce another new addition to the Pod Point Network thanks to Savills.
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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.
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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.
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Posted February 20, 2018
Say hello! A new addition to the Pod Point Network: Eddy-Dave now available at: Hardwick Retail Park in Hardwick Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk
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Posted February 01, 2018
We’re proud to announce our strengthened partnership with Starboard Hotels.
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Posted January 30, 2018
We’ve changed the pricing structure for our Westminster City Council public charging points.
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We're honoured to have a second feature on our favourite EV show, Fully Charged
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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.
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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...
Read morePosted 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:
Read morePosted November 27, 2017
Our partners Jasmine Healthcare continue to grow the EV charging network.
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New addition to the Pod Point Network in Warrington.
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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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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.
Read morePosted November 13, 2017
Back in April 2017 we announced our partnership with Savills, the global real estate service providers.
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Rail company is upgrading its electric vehicle charging infrastructure across 23 busy station car parks.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Posted August 30, 2017
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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Here's what we think will happen between now and 2040 with the petrol / diesel ban in place.
Read morePosted August 18, 2017
Today is National Dog Day so we wanted to introduce the dogs of Pod Point HQ!
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Posted August 10, 2017
The UK recently declared all new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to be banned from 2040 onwards.
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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.
Read morePosted July 26, 2017
We are pleased to announce that we are working with Jasmine Healthcare and their care home, Oxendon House in Leicestershire.
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Posted July 24, 2017
EV’s are building momentum as adoption rates continue to rise exponentially around the world.
Read morePosted July 24, 2017
You may have noticed some changes to the charging points listed below (found across the City of Westminster).
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Posted July 21, 2017
If the Game of Thrones characters were a part of our world today, their journeys would be a lot easier.
Read morePosted 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!
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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.
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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.
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Posted May 22, 2017
Over the coming months we will be installing Pod Point Rapid Chargers at selected Lidl stores across the UK.
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Posted April 26, 2017
We're pleased to announce that we are working with the global real estate services provider Savills.
Read morePosted 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read morePosted 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.
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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.
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Posted February 15, 2017
POD Point sponsors the Nordic EV Summit 2017!
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted December 07, 2016
"Let's make charging as simple as possible."
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Posted June 22, 2016
Changes to the London Congestion Charge are just another sign that hybrid cars are on the way out - here's why.
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Posted February 18, 2016
We’re pleased to announce that we are now the recommended supplier of home and workplace charging stations for Volkswagen in the UK.
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Posted February 15, 2016
We’re pleased to announce that we are now the preferred supplier of electric car charging stations for Volvo UK.
Read morePosted November 03, 2015
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Read morePosted September 25, 2015
Our next generation public charging network will no longer require an RFID card to charge.
Read morePosted August 07, 2015
We talk electric cars on the the Sustainable Futures show.
Read morePosted July 17, 2015
We've added some new features and improved existing ones.
Read morePosted April 24, 2015
We need more rapid chargers don’t we? Erm. Yes. Some more. In the right places.
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