UK-wide ultra-rapid EV charging network is latest to join the industry association   Arnold Clark Charge, the UK-wide ultra-rapid EV charging network operated by the car retailer, has joined ChargeUK, the voice of EV charging.    The charging network, which owns and operates over 400 charge points, is the latest to join the EV charging industry’s trade association. ChargeUK’s over 40 members operate more than two thirds of the UK’s EV charge points.    The news comes off the

The Budget was not the only big event yesterday. Just across the river, ChargeUK’s All Member Council met for the final time this year, a chance hear our Budget analysis hot off the press, listen to our guest speaker Jane Dennett-Thorpe FEI from Ofgem, and to network over drinks (with thanks to sponsor Ingeteam). For those not in the room, here's our Budget take. Members can also hear more at our Open Policy Meeting tomorrow at 12 noon, when we will be joined by DfT and our b

In response to the 2025 Autumn Budget, chief executive of EV charging industry association ChargeUK Vicky Read said: “Drivers and the companies investing in charging infrastructure were looking for clarity on the EV transition today. Instead we got a mixed picture. “More drivers switching to electric will be able to save up front, but they will face increased running costs thanks to the EV Excise Duty and delayed action on the causes of surging public charging prices. “Govern

On behalf of ChargeUK, the UK’s EV charging trade association, I urge you to take decisive action in the upcoming budget to promote the widespread rollout of public EV charging and keep charging affordable for all drivers. The budget creates an opportunity to announce a pro-growth, pro-consumer package of measures that addresses these three cost burdens: Rule out business rates on public charging bays Lower VAT on public charging Reduce standing charges

Today the DfT has announced a record month in September for EV registrations, citing the Electric Car Grant as a driver. ChargeUK welcomes the news, but responds that in order to ensure millions more can make the switch, action must be taken on public charging costs.

Government urged to intervene, as new research shows charging sector’s energy bills increased by up to 79% since 2021, putting pressure on driver prices

Iain Coucher to take up new role at growing industry trade association ChargeUK, the voice of the UK’s EV charging sector, has appointed its first non-executive chair.

ChargeUK, the voice of the UK’s EV charging industry, enters its third year with a new board in place and new members continuing to join.

ChargeUK, the voice of the UK’s EV charging industry, has completed elections for a new board. 

Charging sector’s ability to support the EV transition severely compromised if right conditions for investment cannot be secured.   The...

EV charging trade association welcomes Allego, Sainsbury’s, Lucy Group and Sungrow. ChargeUK, the voice of EV charging, continues to...

EV charging sector continues to come together to enable the UK’s transition to electric vehicles

ChargeUK, the voice of the UK’s EV charging infrastructure industry, has today announced Jarrod Birch as the organisation’s first Head of Po

ChargeUK, the voice of the UK’s EV charging industry, today launches a new White Paper “Powering Ahead to 2030”.

The full manifesto can be found here. Twelve point plan will ramp up roll out and ensure UK charging infrastructure provision remains...

ChargeUK, the voice of the UK’s EV charging infrastructure industry, has today announced Vicky Read as the organisation’s first CEO.

ChargeUK publishes new research report: ‘ACCELERATING THE ROLLOUT OF PUBLIC CHARGE POINTS’

ChargeUK is delighted to announce our partnership with the EV World Congress on 10-11 October 2023. The congress is the premier annual...

For many years the UK has been a leader in the transition to the green economy of the future. Government policies have attracted...

ChargeUK, the voice of the UK’s EV charging infrastructure industry, has today written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urging him to ‘stand...