McDonald’s to install Electric car charging points at UK drive-ins

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reports that 2020 was a bumper year for battery and plug-in hybrid electric cars, which together accounted for more than one in 10 registrations – up from around one in 30 in 2019. Demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) grew by 185.9% to 108,205 units, while registrations of…

Octopus Energy supplies 100% green electricity to customers now, and is investing in new renewable generation. Their sister company Octopus Renewables has grown to become the largest investor of solar power in Europe, as well as growing to become a leading investor in onshore wind. They currently manage a global portfolio of renewable energy assets…

With the help of Gridserve the Ecotricity / Electric Highway the Motorway Service Station Charger provision is finally improving.

Ecotricity currently operates most of the UK Motorway Service Station chargers, other than the Tesla network, and has a dreadful reputation. However Gridserve is now investing in Ecotricity and together they intend to replace all the chargers during 2021. Each single charger will be replaced by a double, i.e. twice as many bays. See also…

It is certainly cheaper to charge an electric car at home If you are able to charge your electric car at home you can typically cost £5 – £7 to charge it. However, you can significantly reduce the cost by getting an appropriate tariff from your supplier. See below. See our Beginners Guide to Electric…

Green number plates? The plates, launched by Transport Minister Grant Shapps in December 2020 are designed to incentivise motorists to switch to pure-electric cars – but 31 per cent of the panel quizzed by the AA said they don’t know what they are. Despite being available for six months, there is still no confirmation of…