Charging devices

  • Press Releases

    Demand for more charging infrastructure as EV ownership increases

    Analysis by Cornwall Insight shows the number of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points per EV has fallen to its lowest level since 2018 (when Cornwall Insight records began). In fact, for every one EV in the UK, there are 0.28 public charge points. This decline is shown in the...

  • Media Mentions

    Bloomberg | UK EV demand

    Our thoughts on EV demand and how it would boost the whole EV supply chain was featured in Bloomberg today. Discussing the phase-out of fuel cars completely Jacob Briggs said that this would be positive signal for EV investment The increasing EV demand is a positive signal for the whole...

  • Press Releases

    Cornwall Insight comments on 52% growth in EV charging devices

    At the end of 2019, there were ~17,000 public electric vehicle (EV) charge points, over 29,000 connectors, and over 10,500 charging locations recorded on Zap-Map. Research shows that there was a 52% increase in the number of charging devices in 2019 compared with 2018. Within the overall growth of the...

  • Press Releases

    Local authorities’ ability to deliver local energy projects

    A recent report issued by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) highlighted Local Authorities (LAs) growing concerns surrounding energy prices, with many LAs starting to invest now to allay these concerns. Although some LAs are well advanced in developing local energy strategies and can clearly define investment opportunities in energy, others are only starting...

  • Press Releases

    Cornwall Insight’s case for fuel cards for electric fleet vehicles

    Fuel cards are used by the fleet industry to allow drivers to pay for the petrol/diesel at fuel stations, with the company invoiced directly. There are concerns that these cards will be phased out as fleets start to adopt electric vehicle’s (EVs). The mass market for petrol and diesel is...

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    Pixie Energy’s analysis of UKPN’s Optimise Prime

    In March, Hitachi confirmed that 2019 would see London and the South East play host to Optimise Prime – a UK Power Networks (UKPN) project. The project aims to understand the charging patterns of commercial (fleet) electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on networks. The project seeks to answer how...