There are a broad array of home chargers on the market, all of which now have smart capability. Here’s our run down of the best four
Inside a workshop on a Cotswolds industrial estate, a small group of technicians is busying itself. Parts are being shuffled from one work station to another, all vital components in Britain’s drive towards an electrified future.
In July 2023, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported new car sales rose 28.3 per cent year-on-year, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) growing 87.9 per cent, thanks to solid demand from business and fleet buyers.
At the same time, momentum is building in the public charger infrastructure sector. Eighteen of the UK’s electric vehicle charging companies have joined forces in a new trade association; ChargeUK will press the Government and local authorities to cut red tape and help double the size of the national charging network in just 12 months.
Ambitious? The Government expects a minimum of around 300,000 public chargers by 2030 and more than 6,000 high-speed chargers along major routes by 2035. A forecast by the Competition and Markets Authority says at least 280,000 to 480,000 public charge points will be needed in seven years’ time.