CASE STUDY: On the charge with FI Real Estate Management
Drax Electric Vehicles has been working with FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) since 2020 to introduce EV charging facilities to its sites and begin rolling them out across its property portfolio. One of the largest commercial property owners in the UK, FIREM operates 10 million sq. ft. of office space and needed a partner to […]
EV CHARGING MONTH: How to ensure you have enough capacity at the right price
As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, UK fleet managers must invest in suitable charging infrastructure to support their operations. Selecting the right EV charging solution provider is crucial for ensuring efficient and reliable charging for your fleet… Key Considerations for Supplier Selection Common Mistakes to Avoid Top Tips for Successful Implementation By carefully […]
Corporate Fleet EV Charging: What Are the Best Options?
As organisations expand their electric vehicle fleets, corporate fleet EV charging has become a key consideration for fleet managers planning long-term operations. Choosing the right mix of workplace and employee home charging can improve vehicle availability, reduce operational costs and support drivers wherever they are based. The most effective solution depends on fleet size, driving patterns, infrastructure […]
DOWNLOAD GUIDE: 6 considerations for a successful electrification journey
Mapping out your electrification journey – whether it’s to power your electric fleet or provide charging facilities for customers, visitors, or staff – is vital to avoid expensive mistakes. ‘Plug into progress‘ a guide from Drax, looks at six key elements organisations should consider when planning EV charging infrastructure. Scoping the route from assessment– through […]
Lotus enters the EV charging arena
Lotus has launched its own electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, including an ultra-fast 450 kW DC charger, power cabinet and a modular unit for charging up to four vehicles at once. The sports car maker sats charging anxiety remains one of the main barriers to electric vehicle adoption, with nearly 80% of the public citing […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Petrol Vs Public Charging Vs Home Charging – Compared
By WhichEV As part of its EV Answers series of articles, the expert team at WhichEV take a look at a small commercial vehicles and the fuel cost differences from fossil fuel to public charging to ‘at base’ charging… Petrol First, let’s consider range. If you recently decided to fill a 50 litre tank with […]
EV charging infrastructure for fleets – Where to start
The simple fact is that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transport. A recent report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that one battery electric car is registered every 60 seconds and that exponential growth in EVs is being accelerated by fleet sales. It’s clear that those in the fleet industry […]
Fleet Car EV Charging Solutions: Everything you need to know
With the UK government’s pledge to end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 (at time of writing!), electric vehicles (EVs) are set to become the norm. For businesses managing fleets, integrating EV charging solutions is an inevitable step forward. Here are the essential factors businesses should weigh when sourcing EV charging […]
IKEA invests £4.5 million in UK fleet EV charging infrastructure
IKEA UK has made a £4.5million investment in a nationwide electric charging infrastructure, which will provide charging points for electric delivery vehicles across the country to enable more emissions-free deliveries. The new infrastructure will source energy entirely through renewable sources. The retailer aims to reach 100% zero emissions deliveries to customers by 2025. By summer […]
How much will solar and batteries play a part in your company’s future?
By WhichEV We all know that electricity prices come down by up to 75% at night, but few of us have suitable storage set up to take advantage of those rates. But what about during the day? One solution is to ‘go solar’. Until recently, that would have meant a HUGE surface of your building needing […]