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1 day ago | 
electricdrives.tv | John Hills
UK reaches 100,000 public EV chargers, with rapid growth and strong momentum toward the 2030 goal of 300,000. Local projects lead the way, including Suffolk’s plan to install 6,000 on-street chargers and LEVI funding support across regions. InstaVolt’s Winchester Superhub showcases the future of EV charging, with ultra-rapid chargers, solar power, battery storage, and lower off-peak rates.
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1 day ago | 
electricdrives.tv | John Hills
The US fast charging sector is transitioning to “Charging 2.0,” emphasising reliability, customer experience, and larger stations. Non-Tesla networks show improved reliability, the number of ports per station is increasing, and Tesla’s NACS grows. State initiatives like Illinois’ promote growth, while federal uncertainties, such as the NEVI program halt, create disparities.
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2 days ago | 
electricdrives.tv | John Hills
Destination charging is expanding across France and Europe, letting drivers recharge at restaurants, shops, and other everyday locations. Atlante leads this shift by installing fast, green-powered chargers at popular destinations like Del Arte restaurants in France. Through the Spark Alliance, Atlante helps create Europe’s largest EV charging network with fast, accessible, cross-border charging.
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3 days ago | 
electricdrives.tv | John Hills
Illinois leads US EV growth with a 50% increase in EV registrations in Q1 2025, outperforming the national average. Strong incentives drive adoption as Illinois offers up to $4,000 for EVs, $1,500 for motorcycles, and rebates for commercial vehicles. Infrastructure expansion is underway with Blink Charging securing a $2 million grant to add 15 new charging stations across Illinois. EVs are gaining momentum across the US, but Illinois is pulling ahead of the pack.
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3 days ago | 
electricdrives.tv | John Hills
Polestar now includes battery health certificates with every used electric vehicle to boost trust and ease buyer concerns. 75% of UK drivers worry about used EVs, mainly due to battery condition, despite promising lifespan research. Polestar and Volvo increase transparency through battery checks, warranties, OTA updates, and Volvo’s new battery passport initiative.
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1 week ago | 
electricdrives.tv | John Hills
InstaVolt cuts charging rate to 65p/kWh at its new Winchester Superhub, with 50p/kWh off-peak via the free app. Site features 44 ultra-rapid chargers, solar panels, battery storage, and additional facilities. Green tech reduces grid use, lowers costs, and supports InstaVolt’s push for affordable, sustainable EV charging. InstaVolt has announced a new lower charging rate at its flagship site in Winchester.
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1 week ago | 
electricdrives.tv | John Hills
Prepare for your Easter road trip: The busiest charging times are between 11am and 1pm, while early mornings or evenings are much quieter. GRIDSERVE has expanded its network with over 50 new bays and now operates more than 1,400 across 190 locations. Drivers can get help from on-site attendants, use 24/7 support, and manage charging easily through the GRIDSERVE app. . With more EVs on the road than ever, GRIDSERVE has shared key tips to help electric drivers avoid long waits at charging stations.
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1 week ago | 
electrichomes.co.uk | John Hills
EDF HPIN Direct initiative lets over 100,000 heat pump installers access BUS grants without costly MCS certification or umbrella fees. The scheme removes financial and admin barriers for smaller businesses, making heat pump installation more accessible across the UK. Partnering with Ideal and Daikin, EDF will train local installers and expand the UK’s heat pump workforce rapidly. EDF Heat Pumps has announced a new initiative to open the door for thousands of heating engineers to install heat pumps.
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1 week ago | 
electricdrives.tv | John Hills
Wales is embracing lamppost EV charging, a fast-growing, cost-effective solution for expanding public charging networks. It uses existing streetlights and poles, reducing the need for new infrastructure. Cities in the UK and US, including London, Birmingham, and parts of the US like Connecticut, are adopting this method to meet rising EV demand. Newport City Council is collaborating with Urban Fox to introduce one of Wales’ first lamp post EV charging networks.
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1 week ago | 
electricdrives.tv | John Hills
PPC blue opened the most powerful EV charging hub in Greece, offering 1.2 MW and 29 charging spots. The hub includes ultra-fast 360 kW chargers, smart features, and app-based tools for convenient, real-time charging management. Europe must accelerate EV charger rollout, as most are concentrated in few countries—far below 2030 infrastructure targets. A new chapter in Greece’s emobility has begun. PPC blue has launched the country’s most powerful EV charging hub in Patras.
