Simplicity and integration: Growing the EV charging network
The UK EV market is booming, with more electric cars registered in 2021 than in the previous five years combined, and with an estimated 1 million EVs and plug-in hybrids now driving on Britain’s roads. The roll-out of a robust EV charging infrastructure is vital to support this rapid EV growth and, as such, is […]
CTEK lights the Fuuse for integrated EV charging, payment and billing
CTEK has extended the software integration options available with their electric vehicle (EV) chargers to include the flexible charge point management, payment and billing platform Fuuse. This latest integration will allow customers looking to generate revenue from their EV chargers by integrating the CTEK Chargestorm Connected 2 (CC2) EV charger with sophisticated payment management software […]
Relocated Travis Perkins branch in Bristol creates 15 new jobs
Travis Perkins is set to relocate to a new branch in Bristol St. Philips. The new branch is 1.7 acres bigger in size and will be located on Days Road. It opens its doors on the 7th February. The existing 11 strong team from the Albert Road branch will transfer to the new site, and Travis […]
New guide for electricians looking to grow into the EV market
UK Power Networks and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) have released a guide to the connections process for installers interested in moving into the growing electric vehicle market. The network operator estimates that only a small proportion of electricians in its patch are currently trained to install chargers for customers. Latest figures show around 4,500 registered installers operate in […]
Indra and Replenishh join forces to offer installers access to EV chargers
Indra Renewable Technologies has joined forces with an industry leading EV charging distributor, Replenishh. Previously, Indra’s smart chargers could only be purchased directly, but this new partnership means installers can now purchase Indra’s Smart PRO EV chargers in single units via the Replenishh online e-commerce platform. The Indra Smart PRO has been developed with installers […]
myenergi tops Driver Power 2021 survey for home electric car chargers
The myenergi zappi has been crowned ‘Best Wallbox Home Electric Car Charger’ in the Auto Express Driver Power survey. Based on real-world driver feedback, the initiative aims to celebrate the market’s best technologies and most exciting new models. Respondents were impressed with zappi’s ease of use and recharging speed, as well as its simple installation, […]
ECA urges government to tackle EV charger point ‘postcode lottery’
The ECA is calling on the government and local authorities in Britain to urgently address the postcode lottery of public charging points, and for urgent investment in a nationwide charge point network to keep pace with the growing number of electric vehicles on our roads. Annual car sales data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]
CEF revs up for 2022 with great deals and a supercharged competition
CEF powers into the new year with hundreds of new products, even more electrifying deals, plus a high-octane competition that’s sure to thrill motorsport fans. The latest edition of the CEF Trade Catalogue showcases over 400 new products with even more pages full of offers, including an amazing value deal on the Dewalt 18V XR […]
Knightsbridge’s towers of power bring FASTCHARGE to the home
Knightsbridge has boosted its collection of pop-up and FASTCHARGE chargers with the introduction of innovative pop-up ‘towers of power’ that come in a choice of cap finishes and combine sockets with USB outlets. Ideal for mounting in worktops, desks, communal workplace areas and home offices where a discreet power option is required, the units are ingress […]
Fully charged for the future
Wieland Electric‘s podis flat cable system provides an innovative and decentralised solution for supplying power to electric vehicle charging stations. Wallboxes can be supplied with energy easily and quickly, with significantly less effort and material consumption than a conventional installation, thanks to decentralised supply technology. The podis energy bus system is ideal for supplying electricity […]