installHUB - Weekly Round Up

More than 300 U.S. buyers have already put down deposits for Rolls-Royce’s first electric vehicle.


Toyota's new EV  the bZ4X is a rather conventional electric vehicle.


 EV charging tariffs have been raised by City of York councillors this week.


BERLIN -- Tesla beat VW brand by about 6,000 vehicles.


SSE Energy Solutions (SSE) has struck a deal to deliver ultra-rapid charging at retail sites as it develops its UK-wide electric vehicle charging network.


BMW Group will reportedly stop making electric MINIs in the United Kingdom by the end of 2023.

Sovereign Centros has announced the installation of 32 twin-socket electric vehicle (EV) charging points at Merry Hill,EV charging specialist Zest has invested.


A new British standard has been launched to ensure that EV chargers are accessible for disabled people.

Aviva has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by launching one of the UK’s first standalone insurance products covering EV charging points.


A team of 20 students from the German University of Stuttgart set the new world record for the fastest accelerating EV.

Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals that almost a third of all vehicles produced in the UK are now hybrid or fully electric. The report also found that as of August this year, 

Allstar Business Solutions has confirmed it now has the largest combined fuel and electric vehicle network in the UK.

SSE's Energy Solutions business has opened its first ultra-rapid EV charging hub as part of a major new initiative to deliver 300 hubs across the UK and Ireland in the next five years.

Electric vehicle start-up Arrival has produced the first battery van at its UK factory.

A new campaign from heycar is calling for the Government to make  (EV) charging locations safer for women and vulnerable users. 

 Zap-Map has confirmed that 1,100 EV charging devices had been installed across the entirety of the UK in September.

Renault has posted two teaser photos of an all new Renault 4 electric car that will debut at the Paris Auto show on October 17.  

Porsche 911 Cabriolet 964-Model Gets 500-HP EV Conversion From Everrati

NASA reckons a current of at least 1,400 amps would be enough to charge a car within five minutes. 

BYD Atto 3 receives first software update with maps and Spotify.

Jaguar Land Rover to retrain over 60% of its technicians to support rapid EV transition.

Peter Vardy has been revealed as the first franchised car retail partner for Great Wall’s affordable Ora electric vehicle (EV) brand.

Tesla May See Explosion Of End-Of-Quarter Deliveries From Fleet Sales.

DS has an updated version of its DS 3 crossover, bringing a revised electric powertrain, boosting range and power.

BMW set to hit higher end of electric vehicle sales goal.

Hertz and bp pulse plan to install a national network of EV charging solutions.

Public EV charging costs increase by 42% in four months says RAC.

New ‘powerful’ electric vehicle charging hub to come to Rochdale, built by Be.EV.

Aviva Investors is to invest up to £110m to help Connected Kerb install 190,000 (EV) chargers across UK streets by 2030.

Survey finds 74% of participants prefer to buy EVs at dealerships.

A “significant proportion” of UK motorists have changed their driving habits to save money, according to KIA.

BP plans to invest up to around $60 million in a new (EV) battery testing center and analytical laboratory in the UK.

Electric vehicle owners going to bizarre lengths to charge cars.

Fleet EV outlook improving despite narrowing running cost advantage, BVRLA says.

Pendragon in talks to bring Chinese EVs to UK.

New ‘flat and flush’ EV charge points begin testing designed by Trojan Energy.

Nissan partners with Zap-Map to provide premium subscriptions for EV drivers.

Charge Fairy EV brings charge points to locations without access.

In view of our Queens passing and World EV Day rightfully being postponed we have picked some of our favourite interviews to showcase the development in the industry and future EV plans.  

We’d like to thank the many guests we’ve had on our pod, together we’re all working towards a brighter and greener future. 

Sadly all guests couldn't be feature but we thank you all for your time.

The best road trip for electric vehicles in the country is the Lake District’s ‘Land of the Lakes’ route according to Saga. 

BYD is planning to enter a number of major European markets with three fully electric passenger vehicles, the Han, Tang, and the Atto 3.

Drax is offering green-minded UK hotels the chance to win up to £10,000 to fund the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in their car parks.

Drivers will have better access to electric vehicle chargepoints across the country, through a new pilot backed by £20 million of government and industry.

Ofgem has announced the latest energy price cap will increase to £3,549 per year for an average household from 1 October 2022 – a rise of 80%. 

If you live in the UK, your next ride to the hospital may be in a battery electric-powered ambulance. 

Paythru, a payments technology company, has launched a solution combining parking and electrical vehicle charging into a single transaction.

Tesla Model Y RWD launches in UK, at much higher price than Australia.

Wrightbus secures one of UK’s largest ever electric vehicle bus orders.

UK-based electric vehicle infrastructure specialist Connected Kerb has won a deal to deliver on-street EV chargers for a ground-breaking project in New York.

This week we spoke to James Chapman, Partnerships Director here at EV-Comply! He xplains what EV-Comply Is and how it could possibly help your business, our new buyers club and it’s perks! Upcoming exciting partnerships and the EV industry as whole! Take a listen! 

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Zap-Map has highlighted England's most popular public charging locations.

Allstar Business Solutions Limited, the UK’s leading fuel management and EV charging card company,  announces a new partnership with GRIDSERVE. 

54% of drivers want to switch to electric cars within the next five years, says Centrica's Hive.

IM Group has secured the rights to represent new EV brand, GWM Ora in the UK and will sell its first ever model, the Funky Cat.

EV Technology Group has secured a 90,000 square feet industrial lease at the historic Silverstone Park. 

The first all-British EV has been produced near Coventry and will make its debut this week at the British Motor Show.

BMW reveals quad-motor M EV prototype

Motability Operations has started a series of pilots in its search for new, innovative ways to support Motability Scheme customers make the switch to electric.

BRITAIN could soon break free from its reliance on Chinese supplies as a new deal.

Tees Valley Lithium, Europe’s largest independent and sustainable lithium hydroxide producer, has signed an agreement with Weardale Lithium.

The MG4 EV compact hatchback will be one of the most affordable electric vehicles in the UK when it debuts in September. 

 Bowlus Volterra EV RV Lets You Live Off-Grid 'Indefinitely'

Reading revealed as UK’s electric vehicle hotspot according to research from MoneySuperMarket.

Most electric vehicles won’t qualify for federal tax credit.

GRIDSERVE, a UK company that operates the electric highway charging network, announced on Monday that it has secured a £200M (approximately €236M) investment from Infracapital.

Power NI launches home charger for EV drivers. 

Hertz has confirmed it plans to have “hundreds” of Polestar 2s on its fleet in Australia by the end of 2022, and “thousands” by the end of 2023. 

Number of public EV chargers climbs past 32,000 according to new statistics from the Department of Transport.

Good Energy has helped EV charge point mapping service Zap-Map complete a £9 million fundraising.

BP invests up to 50 million in new UK EV battery testing centre.

Investors pour over £160m into UK lithium battery maker in EV boom. 

Stellantis Overtakes Tesla In Europe EV Sales.

BMW aims to slash factory emissions to offset CO2 of EV production.

More electric vehicles have been sold so far in 2022 than in all of 2020, according to the latest new car sales figures.

EV Technology Group has agreed to acquire specialist manufacturer, Fablink Group Holdings in a deal valued at £38.8m.

EV charging stations that generate their own electricity could revolutionise electric car driving.

UK EV startup Arrival may cut up to 30% of workforce in restructuring.

EV Charging Cables Market Size to hit $3.55Bn, Globally, by 2028.

Connected Kerb to provide on-street EV charging points for pilot project in New York City.

Electric vehicles not suitable for police response says PCC.

A Tesla owner was napping while his car charged, and he encountered a very rude awakening!