EV Charging news from 2023
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- December 2023
Octopus Electroverse launches Plunge Pricing
Octopus Electroverse launched Plunge Pricing at the end of 2023, cutting public charging prices during periods of high energy supply, with discounts that vary by event and operator.
UK public EV charging network grew 45% year on year
The UK had 53,906 public EV charging stations across 31,056 locations as of December 2023, a 45% rise on December 2022, according to figures published by an installer.
- November 2023
Myenergi warranty v2.0 applies to products purchased from 24 November 2023
Myenergi has published warranty version 2.0 covering zappi, zappi Pedestal, eddi, harvi, hub and libbi products bought on or after 24 November 2023, with periods from 12 months to 10 years.
Hypervolt releases V5 mobile app in full
Hypervolt has fully released version 5 of its mobile app, a ground-up rewrite adding a redesigned interface, home generation estimates, dark mode and a new Bluetooth stack.
OVO and Hypervolt announce home charging partnership
Hypervolt chargers are now offered through OVO's turnkey EV charging service, with the Charge Anytime rate of 7p/kWh available now and full integration planned for spring 2024.
Powercast launches to all ev.energy users in UK Power Networks region
Powercast, a power cut notification service built by ev.energy with UK Power Networks, became available to all ev.energy users in London, the South East and East of England in November 2023.
- October 2023
Octopus Energy launches Octoplus rewards scheme
Octopus Energy has launched Octoplus, a rewards scheme that lets eligible smart meter customers earn Octopoints through demand flexibility and account activity and redeem them for credit.
Hypervolt opens limited beta of mobile app v5.0.0 for iOS and Android
Hypervolt has opened a limited beta of version 5.0.0 of its mobile app for iOS and Android, rebuilt from the ground up, ahead of a planned full public release in the coming weeks.
Government publishes 30-point Plan for Drivers including EV myth-busting commitment
The government has published a 30-point plan for drivers covering electric vehicle charging and a commitment to work with industry to myth-bust concerns about electric vehicles.
- August 2023
tado° launches Smart Charging app for electric vehicles
tado° has launched a free app that schedules home electric vehicle charging at the cheapest and greenest hours, available in the UK and seven other countries.
ChargeUK writes to Prime Minister urging commitment to 2030 ZEV mandate
ChargeUK has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urging him to stand firm on the 2030 phase out of petrol and diesel cars and on the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate due in 2024.
Battery electric vehicles reach record 20.1% market share in August 2023
Battery electric cars took a 20.1% share of UK new car registrations in August 2023, an August record, as the SMMT warned that delays to the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate threaten decarbonisation goals.
Vauxhall launches Electric Streets of Britain campaign
Vauxhall launched its Electric Streets of Britain campaign in August 2023, inviting drivers to register the need for on-street charging through a national database shared with councils and charge point operators.
- July 2023
SMMT issues statement on Public Charge Point Regulations
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders welcomed new Public Charge Point Regulations for their focus on reliability, interoperability and pricing transparency, and called for contactless payment below 8kW.
- June 2023
Hypervolt consumption reports fully released to all users
Hypervolt has completed the full rollout of its 4.3.0 app release, enabling consumption report generation for every user of its charge points.
- May 2023
SMMT reports quadrupling of BEV model choice and 25.6% rise in BEV registrations
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reports that battery electric car model choice has quadrupled in five years and that new BEV registrations rose 25.6 per cent year on year.
Hypervolt launches beta of energy consumption reports in app version 4.3.0
Hypervolt has opened a 50-place beta of version 4.3.0 of its app, letting owners of its chargers generate energy usage reports for claiming back charging costs.
- April 2023
Indra launches Smart LUX home EV charger
Indra has launched the Smart LUX, a UK-designed home EV charger with a 78mm profile, IP67 and IK10 ratings, a five-year warranty and 7.4kWh charging.
Product page published for Zappi 207UW V2 myenergi 7kW EV charger
Orion AC&R Limited has published a product page for the Zappi 207UW V2 myenergi 7kW EV charger, setting out its three charging modes, solar and wind integration and technical ratings.
OVO and Kaluza launch Charge Anytime EV smart charging add-on
OVO and Kaluza have launched Charge Anytime, an EV charging add-on priced at 10p per kWh and billed separately from household electricity, with charging optimised by Kaluza's software.
ChargeUK launched with 19 members and £6 billion investment commitment
ChargeUK launched in April 2023 with 19 member companies, announcing £6 billion of investment and plans to double the number of UK charge points within 12 months.
- March 2023
Government announces EV chargepoint funding and zero emission vehicle consultation
The government has set out plans for tens of thousands of new electric vehicle chargers and a consultation on zero emission vehicle sales requirements from 2024, alongside new insulation and heat pump funding.
Delta launches smartphone app for AC MAX EV charger
Delta has released a smartphone app for its AC MAX electric vehicle charger, available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play, adding monitoring and setup controls for users and installers.
Andersen EV launches augmented reality tool for A2 home charger
Andersen EV has launched a free augmented reality tool that lets households see its A2 home charger on their own property and try colour and finish options before buying.
OVO Energy launches Kaluza-powered Charge Anytime EV charging plan
OVO Energy has launched Charge Anytime, a smart charging add-on giving eligible customers a flat 10p per kWh rate for electric vehicle charging, separate from their household electricity.
Tesco raises EV charging prices
Tesco raised the cost of charging an electric car at its stores in March 2023, with the 7kW rate rising from 28p to 44p per kWh, ending the free charging it once offered.
- February 2023
Fuse upgrade trial with Octopus Energy ends and extends to EV chargers
Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks have ended a year-long trial that let supplier engineers carry out fuse upgrades, and are extending the approach to electric vehicle chargers.
- January 2023
Government and Ofgem publish electric vehicle smart charging action plan
The government and Ofgem have published an action plan setting out how they will deliver energy flexibility from electric vehicle charging, alongside funding for vehicle-to-everything projects.
Octopus Electroverse launches on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Octopus Electroverse has put its charging app on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adding charger search, filtering, charger details and inbuilt navigation to compatible electric vehicle screens.
Ohme launches ePod untethered smart charger
Ohme has added the ePod, an untethered smart charger carrying the same technology as its Home Pro, to its range, giving drivers a cable-free option for the first time.