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.
Read morePosted June 15, 2020
Take a look at these stunning pictures of Pod Point Solo's in action. It gives us great pleasure to showcase these beautiful photos of Solo installations.
Read morePosted May 29, 2020
Have you been tasked with including Electric Vehicle (EV) charging into the design of your development?
Read morePosted May 11, 2020
We're updating our approach to installations during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Read morePosted April 22, 2020
Today we’re excited to announce the winner of our Make an Electric Car competition!
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted March 17, 2020
The government has announced a cut to the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) which will take effect this April.
Read morePosted 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?
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted February 07, 2020
Our chargepoints at Tesco stores will be temporarily unavailable while we conduct necessary maintenance to ensure ongoing network reliability.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted January 29, 2020
We’re delighted to announce Holy Trinity Primary Academy as the first #ElectricSchool of 2020!
Read morePosted 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...
Read morePosted 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?
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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!
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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!
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted October 07, 2019
The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has closed their consultation on “Electric Vehicle Chargepoints in Residential and Non-residential buildings”.
Read morePosted October 03, 2019
We’re thrilled to announce a new three-year preferred supplier deal with MG Motor UK.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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!
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted April 18, 2019
We’re excited to announce new chargepoints at M&G Real Estate’s retail parks.
Read morePosted March 19, 2019
At Pod Point we try to listen to the EV driver...
Read morePosted March 05, 2019
We’re delighted to welcome on board Legal & General as a shareholder in Pod Point.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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?
Read morePosted November 30, 2018
Alan Partridge driving an electric car... Which one would he choose? Here's our best guesses.
Read morePosted November 30, 2018
A 2018 Christmas list for non-charging PHEV-ers
Read morePosted 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...
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted October 19, 2018
Hooray! You can now search for our public chargers on Google Maps.
Read morePosted October 16, 2018
12 new charging bays at SouthGate shopping centre in Bath.
Read morePosted October 10, 2018
Our Head of Insights, James McKemey, responds to journalist Isabel Hardman's several rapid charge failures.
Read morePosted October 09, 2018
James McKemey, our Head of Insights, takes a deeper look into the types of air pollution in the UK.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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...
Read morePosted 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...
Read morePosted 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'.
Read morePosted 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:
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted July 12, 2018
Our Head of Insights, James Mckemey, investigates the debate around vehicle tax and the mass adoption of electric vehicles.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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!
Read morePosted July 05, 2018
Here we have guest blogger Giles Kirkland - car expert with passion for electric vehicles - discussing the challenges of solar-powered vehicles.
Read morePosted 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:
Read morePosted 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...
Read morePosted 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:
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted June 13, 2018
James Mckemey, Head of Our Insights Team, believes you'll all be buying an electric vehicle (EV) within 5 years.
Read morePosted 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:
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted May 29, 2018
Here are Pod Point’s key takeaways from this year’s episode of the Bloomberg New Energy Finance EV Outlook Report...
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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".
Read morePosted April 03, 2018
We're delighted to announce we've sparked a three-year preferred supplier deal with Mitsubishi Motors in the UK.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted March 02, 2018
We’re back with another new open charge unit thanks to our partnership with Savills the global real estate providers.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted February 28, 2018
We’re very excited to announce another new addition to the open charge network thanks to Savills.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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
Read morePosted February 12, 2018
Lithium has unique properties that make it especially useful for batteries. PowerScout has summarised the basic concepts in an infographic.
Read morePosted February 01, 2018
We’re proud to announce our strengthened partnership with Starboard Hotels.
Read morePosted January 30, 2018
We’ve changed the pricing structure for our Westminster City Council Open Charge points.
Read morePosted January 25, 2018
We're honoured to have a second feature on our favourite EV show.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted November 27, 2017
New addition to the Open Charge network in Warrington.
Read morePosted November 22, 2017
We have some exciting news and we NEED your help!
Read morePosted 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 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.
Read morePosted November 13, 2017
Back in April 2017 we announced our partnership with Savills, the global real estate service providers.
Read morePosted October 27, 2017
Rail company is upgrading its electric vehicle charging infrastructure across 23 busy station car parks.
Read morePosted 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!
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted September 17, 2017
With the Pod Point Network, you can top up your EV on the go with the help of our intuitive App.
Read morePosted September 16, 2017
What does sustainable living look like in 2017?
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted August 21, 2017
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!
Read morePosted August 10, 2017
The UK recently declared all new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to be banned from 2040 onwards.
Read morePosted August 04, 2017
Diesel and Petrol Car Ban (2040): Everything You Need To Know
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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).
Read morePosted 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!
Read morePosted July 18, 2017
We’re very excited to have won 4 awards in May from The Evening Standard, The Europas and Business Green Leaders.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted May 22, 2017
Over the coming months we will be installing Pod Point Rapid Chargers at selected Lidl stores across the UK.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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."
Read morePosted June 22, 2016
Changes to the London Congestion Charge are just another sign that hybrid cars are on the way out - here's why.
Read morePosted 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.
Read morePosted 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
Download on the google play store.
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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