Octopus Energy confirms £730 a year saving for households
Octopus Energy's FleetBoost cuts public EV charging costs by up to £730 per vehicle yearly, with 30% savings on major networks.
Category : Electric Vehicles
Dudley Makes EV Charging Spaces Permanent on Six Roads
Dudley Council has made electric vehicle charging spaces permanent on six roads across Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Netherton and Brierley Hill, effective September 11.
Tesco Clubcard points now earned at 680+ Be.EV sites
Tesco Clubcard members can earn points when charging EVs at more than 680 Be.EV sites across the UK, with one point per £1 spent.
EV charging rule changes: cross-pavement trial and planning
New EV rule changes: cross-pavement charging trial launched and planning permission scrapped for home chargers, boosting access for a third of UK households without driveways.
Council approves land sale for Kitts Green electric bus depot
Birmingham City Council agreed to sell land in Kitts Green to Transport for West Midlands for a new electric bus depot, supporting 110 buses and cutting annual mileage by 650,000km.
New driveway rule trial allows EV charging without driveway
Slough Borough Council launches trial of cross-pavement EV charging channels, allowing residents without driveways to safely run cables across pavements to street-parked cars, potentially removing a key barrier to electric vehicle adoption.
E.ON Next cuts overnight EV charging to under 7p per kWh
E.ON Next has introduced Next Drive Smart, offering the lowest off-peak EV charging rate at 6.9p/kWh, saving customers £462 annually against the energy price cap, but requires a home driveway and charger.
Plug-in solar panels to hit UK shops from 27 August
Plug-in solar panels become legal in Great Britain from 27 August, with Lidl, B&Q, Currys, Amazon, Asda, Screwfix and Wickes preparing to sell them, potentially cutting bills by up to £110 a year.
Octopus Energy Free Weekend Electricity Ends October 31
Octopus Energy confirms free weekend electricity for Birmingham customers through October 31, 2026, by participating in weekday Power Down sessions.
Octopus Energy £850 Boost for Driveway EV Owners
Octopus Energy confirms £850 annual savings for EV owners with driveways, thanks to home charging tariffs. Average drivers pay just 2p per mile.
Burnham's October VAT Cut Saves £45 on Energy Bills
Millions of UK households will save £45 a year from October as PM Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills to 0%, with EV drivers saving up to £40 on charging.
Classic Car EV Conversion Standards Announced
Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance introduces new Minimum Professional Standards for EV conversions, affecting 1.1 million classic car owners.
Driveway EV chargers no longer need planning permission
No planning permission needed for driveway EV chargepoints, cutting nine-month delays and boosting infrastructure ahead of the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban.
Birmingham Bin Strike Nears End as Deal Close
Birmingham City Council and Unite union are reportedly close to a deal ending the 20-month bin strike, with a proposal under due diligence and potentially confirmed in August.
Andy Burnham Pay-Per-Mile Tax: £300 Charge for EV Models
Owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids will pay up to £300 annually under a new pay-per-mile tax from April 2028, targeting popular models like Tesla and Audi.
E.ON Next and myenergi Offer £435 Savings for EV Drivers
From Monday, E.ON Next and myenergi launch Next Drive Smart tariff, saving EV drivers with driveways up to £435 annually charging at 8p/kWh off-peak.
14 Electric Cars Get £3,750 Government Discount
Over 100,000 drivers have used the £1.3bn scheme since July 2025, with 14 models now qualifying for the maximum £3,750 grant, including the latest Fiat 500 Electric.
New Pay-Per-Mile Tax for Electric Cars to Launch Next Year
The Government has confirmed a new pay-per-mile tax system for electric cars, charging 3p per mile from April 1, 2025, to replace lost fuel duty revenue.
John Healey Urged to Scrap £210 EV Charge
Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey are urged to scrap a £210 pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicle drivers doing 7,000 miles a year, proposed under the eVED plan from 2028.
Burnham £900 Plan for Driveway Households from October
Andy Burnham's £900 annual saving plan for EV owners charging at home from October 1 is praised, but concerns arise over fairness for those without driveways.
Burnham VAT Cut Saves EV Drivers £65 a Year
Households with driveways in England will save up to £65 annually as Andy Burnham temporarily removes VAT on electricity bills from 1 October, reducing charging costs for electric vehicle owners.
Burnham Urged to Scrap £240 EV Charge
Andy Burnham faces calls to scrap the 3p-per-mile tax on electric vehicles, which would cost drivers £240 for 8,000 miles, as fleet industry voices concerns.
HMRC Confirms New 26p Per Mile Fuel Rate from June 2026
HMRC has increased advisory fuel rates for company cars from 1 June 2026, with petrol over 2000cc rising to 26p per mile. Diesel, LPG rates also rise; electric rates unchanged.
DVSA Fines Overtaking Drivers £2,500 and 6 Points
DVSA warns drivers face £2,500 fines and 6 penalty points for dangerous overtaking, citing Highway Code rules and risking lives.
New £15.67 Charge for EV Drivers from July 1
From July 1, the Ofgem energy price cap rose to 26.11p/kWh, increasing the cost to charge a 60kWh EV at home to £15.67, up £1.87 from the previous quarter. Off-peak tariffs can reduce this to £4.80.
EV Drivers Face £52 Extra Charges Under July 1 Energy Cap
EV drivers face additional £52 charges under Ofgem's new energy price cap from July 1, as maximum energy fee rose from 24.67p/kWh to 26.11p/kWh.
Aldi Confirms 62p Rapid EV Charging at 250 Stores
Aldi partners with Drax Electric Vehicles to install 1,200 new EV chargers across 250+ UK stores, with rapid chargers at 62p per kWh and standard at 40p per kWh.
Rachel Reeves Confirms New £240 Charge for EV Drivers
Owners of popular electric vehicles like Tesla Model Y and 3 will face a new pay-per-mile tax of 3p per mile from April 2028, adding £240 annually for average drivers.
Rhino Charges Ahead with Upgrade and EV Expansion
Birmingham bus operator Rhino is investing millions in a major upgrade, including a new depot and 30 electric buses, aiming to transform its fleet and services.
Heated Airer Cuts Drying Time by 50%: Amazon's PurKeep
Amazon's PurKeep heated airer dries clothes in half the time of traditional methods, saving energy and space in Birmingham homes.
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