As electric vehicle (EV) sales rise, the big question for power grid operators, charging companies, and governments is how to run tens of millions of vehicles without crashing local networks or spending billions on grid upgrades. The answer: smart charging. Simply put, smart charging software allows EV owners to plug in during expensive peak hours, […]
£20m UK scheme to boost on-street EV charging
The UK Government has released new funds to support the installation of up to 8,000 on-street electric vehicle chargepoints by April 2022. The £20m (€22.7m) scheme aims to help drivers without off-road parking (and therefore without the opportunity to install a domestic EV charger) to choose a plug-in car. The central government funding is designed […]