electric vehicles

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Taking charge: are they ready? Local authority charging infrastructure plans

    Electric vehicle (EV) uptake and public charge point installs have increased rapidly over the last few years, but to support the next wave of EV drivers, the public charging network needs to be improved. Government has outlined the leading role it expects from local authorities (LAs) in planning and delivering...

  • Commercial and market outlook

    It’s finally happening; EV market hotter than ICE in 2022! Is the NEM ready?

    For the first time in 30 years, Australia’s highest-selling mid-size vehicle is not a Toyota Camry - running an internal combustion engine (ICE). As reported by 7 news, it has been replaced by the Tesla Model 3. This piece of information demonstrates that the EV uptake in Australia is achieving...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Energy crisis prompts peak prices at public charge points

    Last month, three charge point operators (CPOs) rolled out dynamic pricing across their public networks, offering drivers lower rates for charging at off-peak hours, and higher prices during times of peak demand. In this week's 'Chart of the Week', we’ll look at the three tariffs introduced and ask what it...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Winds of change: World EV Day

    The energy crisis is hitting vehicle running costs for both electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. In this week's 'Chart of the Week', we focus on World EV Day by taking a look at one of the areas we have been tracking – public charging – and...

  • Low carbon generation

    Electric Vehicles vs reactive power controllability of inverter-based resources

    Electric Vehicles (EVs) are quickly plugging into electricity distribution systems (EDS) around the world. Their take up introduces new challenges due to their random and high energy consumption. One of the important challenges associated with integrating EVs into EDS is voltage imbalance due to EV uptake in residential areas. This...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    I can see clearly now: ZEV mandate to provide path to 2030 new ICE vehicle phase-out

    The last few weeks have seen several policy documents and consultation responses from the government published in the electric vehicle (EV) world, against the back-drop of record-breaking EV sales. In this 'Chart of the week', we explore the latest consultation conclusion from the Department for Transport (DfT), outlining proposals on...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Going up – electric vehicle charging network pricing

    Energy retail has been dominated by high wholesale prices across the last year. 2022 so far has seen wholesale energy prices continue their upward momentum, with average day-ahead power prices in January 2022 125% higher than January 2021. In this Chart of the Week, we look at the impact of...

  • Energy storage and flexibility

    Minimum demand projections in Victoria

    The surplus rooftop solar provides an enormous opportunity for additional flexible load, where this can be optimised during the day. Electric Vehicles acting at a distributed level (exactly where the surplus is arising) provide the perfect solution if utilised in conjunction with smart metering to assist in mitigating these issues....

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    One in five: Electric vehicle registrations

    Last week the government published its Net Zero Strategy, detailing plans to introduce a zero-emission vehicle mandate alongside targeted plug-in vehicle grants. In assessing electric vehicle (EV) uptake, we explore the latest vehicle registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), published at the start of October....

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Postcode winners and losers: charging infrastructure provision

    Last month the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final report on its market study into electric vehicle (EV) charging in the UK. It raised concerns about charge point deployment at motorways, remote locations and on-street locations, stating that access to suitable charging can be a “postcode lottery” and...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    The best is yet to come: Electric Vehicles surpass 2021 diesel sales

    The Transport Decarbonisation Plan published yesterday sets out new targets to cut emissions from the sea, roads and railways, joining an earlier commitment to phase out polluting cars and vans by 2035. In assessing the progress so far, we take a look at data released last week from the Society of Motor...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Chart of the week | The only way is up: Electric Vehicle registrations

    Data released last week from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd (SMMT) showed plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales unusually higher than Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) registrations in April. PHEVs took a 6.8% share of all new car registrations compared to 6.5% for BEVs. In this 'Chart of the week',...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Chart of the week | Every breath you take: Clean Air Day and Electric Vehicle uptake

    On Clean Air Day 2020, we reflect on the increasing uptake of electric vehicles (EVs), with record battery EV (BEV) sales in September despite overall car sales going down. This week's 'Chart of the week' explores drivers behind these trends and considers potential longer-term impacts of COVID-19 on EV sales.

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Chart of the week | Risin’ up to the challenge of a rival: Battery Electric Vehicle sales

    Despite a 97% drop in vehicle sales and difficult market conditions, demand for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) continued, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd (SMMT). 1,374 BEVs were registered during April, accounting for 32% of all new vehicle registrations, outselling diesel cars (1,079) for the first...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Chart of the week | Fleet Electrification to drive EV uptake

    The UK government has set measures to “effectively” ban the sale of all new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles from 2035 onwards to support the UK’s target to achieve net zero by 2050. It is expected that electric vehicles (EVs) will replace petrol and diesel as the primary mode of...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the week | UnBEVlievable: EV sales break records in 2019

    2019 was an exceptional year for electric vehicle (EV) sales, and particularly for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which are fast becoming the choice powertrain within the plug-in vehicle category. BEV sales are higher than the National Grid Future Energy Scenarios’ (FES) Consumer Evolution and Steady Progression forecasts, shown in this...

  • Commercial and market outlook

    Pixie Chart of the week | The only way to find what I left behind, I’ve got to double back again

    Our popular weekly publications are an opportunity for our experts to detail a wide range of issues in a succinct and visually engaging manner. In 2019, we published charts on such diverse topics as electric vehicles (EVs), flexibility, energy efficiency, hydrogen, heat, and the GB water markets. In this week’s...

  • Energy storage and flexibility

    Pixie Chart of the week | Comparing Flexibility Markets Across Northern Europe

    The Renewable Energy Association (REA) ranks GB eighth out of nine European electricity markets in its inaugural Energy Transition Readiness Index. The assessment shows the development of flexibility markets and readiness for energy transition is at different stages of maturity across Europe. The report states that regulatory uncertainty, lack of visibility on...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the week | The uncertain future of household V2G value

    Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) is considered a step beyond smart charging, unlocking system benefits for a range of market participants. Our Pixie Chart of the Week explores a recent study by Element Energy, Vehicle to Grid Britain, and assesses the opportunities for V2G in a changing GB energy system for residential customers

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the week | EV market share doubles in FY20

    Total new sales in the UK car market appear to be stagnating with figures down by 2.5% on September 2018. However, despite contending with the disruptive impacts of Brexit, legacy confusion over fuel type following the Dieselgate Scandal, and uncertainty in the fleet space over future company car tax, electric...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the week | V2G values reliant on plugging in cars

    The Energy Systems Catapult recently published a study, by low carbon energy consultancy Element Energy, Vehicle to Grid Britain. The study examines the long-term values available to users of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. V2G allows EV batteries to export energy to the networks, whether that be the home or business it is connected...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the week | National Grid forecasts for EV uptake changed

    National Grid issued its 2019 Future Energy Scenarios forecasts on 11 July. This annual forecast provides detailed insight into the expected future energy system, against four scenarios across gas and electricity. National Grid use this data to plan the future transmission systems, but it gives a fascinating insight into likely future energy...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the week | EV and HHP deployment forecast to reduce electricity costs

    In this week’s Pixie Chart of the week, we investigate the impacts on electricity wholesale costs if rapid deployment scenarios of electric vehicles, hybrid heat pumps or a combination of both are put in place. Research from Vivid Economic and Imperial College London shows that electricity costs could drop by as much...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the week | CCC: 2030 EV switchover would maximise savings

    In this week’s Pixie Chart of the week, we examine the new emissions target discussed in Net Zero – The UK’s Contribution to Stopping Global Warming published on 2 May by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC). The report is a response to a request from the Governments of the UK, Wales and Scotland,...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the week | Average electric vehicle range exceeds 200 miles

    New research from Cornwall Insight has revealed that the average range of electric cars available on the UK market exceeds 200 miles. This is based upon data from the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure.

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the week | UKPNs’ Optimise Prime to deliver range of benefits

    UK Power Networks’ (UKPNs’) Optimise Prime project was awarded £16.4mn from Ofgem’s Network Innovation Competition in November 2018. The project aims to understand the charging patterns of commercial (fleet) electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on networks. In this Chart of the week, we look at the project in more...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the week | Range of incentives can stimulate EV purchases

    On 16 February, CleanTechnica posted a chapter from its latest electric vehicle (EV) driver report Electric Car Drivers: Demands, Desires & Dreams. The chapter focuses on what incentives can stimulate uptake of EVs in North America and Europe for four customer groups: Non-Tesla EV driver, Tesla drivers, Plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) drivers and...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Chart of the week | Driven: mobility service offer on the rise

    On 7 February, E.ON partnered with vehicle leasing specialist ALD Automotive to offer mobility, financing, and energy services to both business and domestic electric vehicle (EV) customers in UK and Europe. It became the third supplier to announce a wide-ranging arrangement with a leasing company, following ENGIE with Arval and...

  • E-mobility and low carbon

    Pixie Chart of the Week | £232bn in EV investment announced

    A study published by Reuters on 10 January has revealed that $300bn (£232bn) of global investment is planned for EVs (electric vehicles) over the next 10 years. This represents the publicly announced procurement and investment budgets of automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) (car manufacturers). Actual spending on research and development,...

  • Low carbon generation

    Pixie Chart of the week | ETI evaluates role of bioenergy in a low-carbon UK

    In a report published on 5 November, The Role for Bioenergy in Decarbonising the UK Energy System, the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) analysed several future bioenergy use scenarios. It offered key recommendations on how the UK should use bioenergy to meet a greater share of carbon reduction targets, allowing sectors such...