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Find out how you can reduce your electricity bill by owning a home smart EV charging station.
Sustainability | Smart charging | Residential
Learn everything about solar energy, how to store it at home, and how to charge your EV with solar panels thanks to smart charging.
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Learn everything about vehicle-to-grid tech, vehicle-to-home technology, and how electric car drivers can benefit from these smart EV charging features.
Smart charging | Policy | Residential
Find out exactly how smart EV charging regulations will affect drivers in the UK, Europe and The United States.
Infrastructure | Smart charging | Residential
Discover what dynamic load balancing is, how it works, and why it is such a beneficial smart electric car charging feature for homeowners.
Infrastructure | Smart charging | Residential
Learn what smart EV charging is and how it can optimize energy efficiency (and lower your electricity bill) when charging your electric car at home.
Find out the answers to the 7 most asked questions about electric vehicle charging.
Learn more about the environmental impact of electric vehicles and find out how sustainable they really are.
Discover some of the most popular electric light commercial vehicles (coming) out in 2022 and learn exactly how long it takes to charge them.
Discover some of the most popular electric cars (coming) out in 2022 and learn exactly how long it takes to charge them.
Discover some of the most popular electric SUVs (coming) out in 2022 and learn exactly how long it takes to charge them.
Infrastructure | Workplace | business
Ask yourself these 6 questions to learn which type of electric car charging station is the right fit for your workplace.
Infrastructure | Workplace | business
Learn in which ways electric mobility can contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of your business and make your workplace more sustainable.
Infrastructure | Workplace | business
Explore the most common EV charging business models for the workplace and learn how to enable your employees to charge their electric cars at the office.
Infrastructure | Fuel Retail | business
Learn how fuel retailers can offer EV charging to commercial fleets and play a central role in their mid-route charging strategies.
Learn why we think Europe’s “one-size-fits-all” approach hinders a balanced electric mobility rollout across Europe and how we can move forward.
Discover which type of commercial car charging station is the right fit for your business by asking yourself these seven questions.
Get rid of your EV range anxiety by learning these five must-know facts and never worry about having insufficient electric car range again (June 2022 update).
Discover the three main ways in which businesses like yours can benefit from adding commercial EV charging stations.
Find out exactly how the Fit for 55 Package will affect drivers in Europe.
Learn everything there is to know about the different charging cables and plugs available on the market for electric vehicles.
Discover which cars were the most popular in 2021 and learn how long it takes to charge them.
Everything EV drivers need to know about the European Green Deal and its Fit for 55 Package.
Find out about the five different locations where EV drivers can choose to charge their electric car and which is most popular amongst drivers (July 2022 update)
Discover the history of electric vehicles (it's longer than you might think), where we are today, and what the future holds for electric mobility (August 2022 update).
Discover what the COP26 conference is and learn why this year's edition is more urgent than ever before.
Learn how far an electric vehicle can travel on a single charge, what factors affect an EV's range, and what you can do to improve it (June 2022 update).
Find out exactly how much it costs to charge an electric vehicle, the difference between the three types of charging stations, and what else affects costs (June 2022 update).
Discover how long it takes to charge an electric car, what affects charging times, and the difference between the three types of charging stations (June 2022 update).
Find out the common mistakes people make when charging their electric car and learn how you can charge your EV at home safely.
Find out about the alternative fuels driving the transport revolution and which forward-thinking gas stations and fuel retailers must take notice of.
Follow these easy tips to get the most out of your EV for years to come and learn everything you need to know about EV battery life (June 2022 update).
Learn everything you need to know about electric vehicle home charging and how to get started.
Discover whether charging an electric vehicle is cheaper than filling up a car with gas and the factors that contribute to the cost of both (June 2022 update).
Learn how forward-thinking businesses are attracting and retaining top talent by installing EV charging stations at their office or workplace.
Learn why adding EV chargers to your workplace will delight your employees for years to come.
Learn why more offices around the globe are installing EV chargers, how they benefit the modern workplace and how they contribute to sustainability goals.
Discover how long it takes to charge an electric car with a level 3 charging station and which factors affect charging times.
Learn what a Level 3 charging station is, what it can do and how this innovative technology can charge an electric vehicle in a matter of minutes (July 2022 update).
Find out the differences between the three levels of electric vehicle charging, how they work, and how long it takes to charge an EV with each (June 2022 update).
Find out how gas stations and fuel retailers are increasing sales, attracting new customers, and creating a new revenue stream with EV chargers (July 2022 update).
Read how EV charging stations enable fuel retailers to attract more customers today (July 2022 update).
Find out why innovative gas stations and fuel retailers are offering EV chargers to consolidate their position in tomorrow's mobility ecosystem (July 2022 update).
Find out how to choose the right fast charging solution (DC) for your business as well as the most important questions to ask yourself before investing.
Investing in fast EV charging solutions (DC) can be a great opportunity for your business, but where do you start and what should you look out for?
Offering a satisfactory EV charging experience is about more than just speed, here's how your business can meet drivers' high expectations.
An introduction to DC smart charging and its features that benefit electric vehicle (EV) drivers and business owners.
An introduction to DC charging, including charging stations, compatibility with electric vehicles (EVs), and how it differs across the world.
Locations with public-facing parking spots are already well-equipped to capitalize on the EV revolution. Find out everything you need to get started today.
People are now choosing where they shop, eat, and park based on the availability of EV charging. Is your location ready to capture this demographic?
Getting EV charging at your location is a clearcut path to attracting new customers and generating revenue. Read our latest blog post to find out more (August 2022 update).
EVs are more than just a solution for reducing CO2 emissions—they can also help communities when they lose power from the grid. Learn more here.
This is a quick introduction to AC and DC charging in electric mobility. This article covers EV batteries, charging stations, and electrical currents. Perfect for businesses and EV drivers looking to understand the basics of EV charging.
EVBox moved in to one of the most sustainable buildings in the world—EDGE Olympic. Little did we know; our move became one of the greatest love stories of modern time. When EVBox met EDGE...
The electric vehicle (EV) market in North America is starting to hit a fever pitch, with estimates of 11,000,000 EVs on the road by 2025. Considering there were less than 500K EVs on the roads in the US in 2016, and the fact that the adoption rate is increasing exponentially year after year, it’s clear that EVs are here for the long haul.
At EVBox, we think 2021 will be a big year for the accelerating the shift to e-mobility. What kind of opportunities do we expect? Read more to find out.
During their journey to becoming an EV charging destination, office park Bishop Ranch picked up some key lessons that you can take inspiration from.
Explore all commercial and residential EV charging incentives across Europe (April 2022 update).
Turn your parking lot into a mobility hub with EV charging! Show off your sustainability, better serve your community, and increase your revenue potential.
Hosting EV charging adds a whole new chapter to your organization’s sustainability story. See how choosing the right EV partner can help.
Created to serve an array of business locations, EVBox Iqon is designed to be as simple as you want and as flexible as you need it to be. Learn more here.
Discover what OCPP means, and why businesses like yours should consider the interoperability between their EV chargers and preferred software providers.
If you’re thinking about adding EV charging to your location, clear your path toward a decision by first understanding these five factors:
The world is moving toward sustainable transportation, and it’s getting there in an EV. Fortunately, the road to e-mobility has never been more affordable.
We asked four cleantech experts for their take on the future of mobility. Find out their predictions and join us at REVOLUTION Digital #3 on December 8.
Learn about the key improvements we’ve made to our supply chain and how these benefit our customers, partners, and the planet.
Price transparency is an important topic when it comes to eMobility adoption. Here's what businesses need to know when investing in electric vehicle charging.
Find out why telematics is crucial for optimizing fleet operations, and what it can do for your business from a financial and environmental standpoint.
What will happen in ten years' time? We dove straight in with our partner Qualiphar from Belgium. Read about all things future-related, possible scenarios and their commitment to sustainable and innovative technology.
We take a look at Sushil Reddy's trip around India in an electric rickshaw, and discuss what this means for eMobility in India and the rest of the world.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has changed the world as we know it and will have a number of lasting effects on society—but what has it already shown us?
Don't miss REVOLUTION in Amsterdam —Europe’s annual eMobility conference working to accelerate the transition toward a zero-emission future.
Hundreds of attendees from across the continent gathered at REVOLUTION NYC to hear expert insights on the state of eMobility in North America.
The Green Deal will mean big things for European eMobility—but how can the EU make sure its ambitious list of objectives are achieved?
EVBox has recently become one of the first EV charging station manufacturers to have their hardware officially OCPP-certified—but why should you care?
Thanks to smart charging, EVs are capable of more than transport. Discover what the future holds and why it means big things for energy systems worldwide.
Find out which electric cars hitting the roads in 2020 can travel the furthest, charge the fastest, and move the quickest.
Electric motorcycles are fast, fun, and environmentally friendly—are you ready for eMobility on two-wheels?
The average office worker leaves a trail of hidden CO2 from simply sitting at the desk. Here's how EVBoxers stay sustainable in and outside the office.
A new regulation would make it mandatory for any new publicly installed EV charging station to come with a credit card chip reader. Here's why that's bad.
Dirk Ahlborn, CEO of Hyperloop Transport Technologies, provides an in-depth look at how the hyperloop is being built—and when it will be complete.
At Revolution 2019, we had a brainstorming session with EV drivers to find out what they thought would make EV charging easier. Here are the top 5 ideas.
We consulted a recent report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA) to learn how electric cars can maintain low-carbon life—once and for all.
Ron Garan, former NASA astronaut, goes over what an orbital perspective means to him and how can we implement this to improve our future.
This is EVBox's Journey to Sustainability program, where we talk about initiatives that will either reduce our carbon footprint or increase our social impact.
As more drivers switch to electric vehicles, companies must start evolving the role they play for the new era of eMobility. Here's what companies can do.
Committed to the climate goals of the Paris Agreement, Volkswagen Group is working toward a zero-emission fleet by 2050. Here's how they're doing it.
Having EV charging stations on your property is not only a great way to attract new guests, but can even become a revenue source! Learn how inside.
To build the future of emobility, we need Europe-wide EV charging infrastructure. Here's how you can support the EV revolution.
This is EVBox's Journey to Sustainability program, where we talk about initiatives that will either reduce our carbon footprint or increase our social impact.
Check out five of the new technologies unveiled at CES that we think will make a huge impact on the world and the way we live.
Many of the technologies showcased at CES 2019 were on the future experience of users inside vehicles, autonomous driving, safety, and the evolution of new means of transport and electric mobility. Here are trends in mobility that will impact the lives of consumers and businesses around the world.
Electrify America received approval for its $200 million California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) plan. The investment will run from mid-2019 until the end of 2021 and will make up 25% of the overall $800 million 10-year ZEV investment for California. Learn more here.
AVERE, the European Association for eMobility, hosted its annual eMobility Conference, which drew mobility, energy, and sustainability experts from across the globe to listen to speakers and network with industry professionals on how to collectively drive the future of electric mobility forward.
It's time to start gearing up for the new electric cars that will hit the roads in 2019. Even if you aren’t considering purchasing a new electric car next year, you can’t avoid being excited about the 15+ new EV models coming in 2019. Check them out here!
For Women in Tech Week, we caught up with a few of our female EVBoxers who are paving their own careers in cleantech—one of the most fast-paced industries in the world.
Businesses must include sustainability as a pillar of their strategy, and there are more role models than one thinks. Here are our CEO Kristof's findings from the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco.
It's Pride Week in Amsterdam! Here's your look into our city's unique role in diversity and zero-emissions, and why clear skies are specifically needed in a country where the rainbow reigns.
The FIA Formula E (E for Electric of course!) championship has plugged into the zeitgeist of these days of environmental consciousness and, more importantly, stirred multiple players into action!
Here's how circular economy works, and why it's so important.
Dear Future Citizen, every prior generation has given you the comforts you’re enjoying today, but they also screwed up a little by leaving traces that are damaging for our climate, health, and safety. Here's how we're going to fix this together.
It doesn’t have to take much at all to reduce your carbon footprint. Heck, you might even be doing it already. You may not be able to lose a guy in 10 days, but you sure can lose lots of emissions within this short amount of time. Here’s what you can do.
I went to the North Pole to learn more in depth about the climate, and through my experiences I learned quite a lot. It made me more conscious, more quiet, and more motivated. One thing is clear — if we are going to preserve locations like Spitsbergen for the future, we need to make some changes.
We're looking into positive impact with LACI, LA's business incubator set to accelerate cleantech startups and their development. Enjoy reading about their sustainable initiative as we go through why electric vehicles and zero-emission transportation are so, so very important for all of us.
How does a city deal with its increasing air pollution problem? Read this blog post about the city Southampton and their innovative energy solution. In partnership with ENGIE they found a way to save 10, 000 tonnes of CO2 each year by pioneering the Southampton District Energy Scheme (SDES).
The future. The woman looks back at her home and smiles as she takes in the early morning sun, remembering that the sun brings her all the power she needs for her home and her vehicle, thanks to the solar cells built into the tiles of the roof.
In the last year, the world has reached a global climate agreement, renewable energy like solar and wind is now cheaper than fossil fuel-based electricity in many parts of the world.
What happens when you put hundreds of EV advocates in one place? The world’s biggest eMobility brainstorm. Over 500 participants tackled 4 pressing topics from the industry at rEVolution this year.
Still wondering whether it's the right time to switch to an electric car? From EV incentives to shiny new models, we give you the breakdown.
Everyone from policymakers to EV drivers has a role to play in building a sustainable future for transportation. Find out what you can do.
Sure, the electric vehicle has become one of the biggest disrupters to the transportation industry, but while this massive change is on the horizon, there is still a lot that needs to change in order to accommodate for it.
For those who don’t know, CES is the largest consumer electronics expo in the world, and every year, all the coolest and most cutting-edge products are out on display. And this year was no exception.
New year, new beginnings — for lots of brand new electric cars, that is. In 2018, the number of electric vehicles on the roads is expected to increase from three to five million.
That’s how we broke the ice during EVS30 and eMove360 in Germany last month. The consensus was clear: people want a self-driving car with an actual person, who will be able to walk up the stairs, and bring the pizza right to their doorsteps.
With everything going on in America today, it can be hard to keep track of all the changes to public policy that’ll affect you personally. One change that may have flown under your radar — the federal rebate for electric vehicles (EV) is going away in 2018.
There are hundreds of great reasons to make the switch to EV. The cars are more fuel-efficient. They are cheaper to maintain. They are insanely fun to drive (seriously, when that instant torque kicks in, it’s like you’re going warp speed).
The truth is, “electric cars” has always been a heavily Googled search term, whether it be those electric toy cars for the kids, or the grownup version. The search term hit its peak in 2008, right when Tesla launched its first electric car – the Tesla Roadster.
Take advantage of the new incentives you can claim for your (first) electric car! We've listed the top three EV incentives per country here.
Ever since garages became a thing in Silicon Valley, an endless array of businesses have sprung up promising “to make the world a better place”. Now that President Trump has announced to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, it appears that we need businesses like these more than ever.
Thanks to cleantech innovations taking place in the EV industry today, we can finally take a peek into the future of mobility...
Electric drivers, unite! We’ve just released a first-of-its-kind manifesto dedicated to the future of electric mobility. We gathered long-term visions from industry leaders, and the daily experiences of 850 electric drivers from Europe and North America...and we came to some compelling conclusions.
I've been covering the electric vehicle industry obsessively for several years now. I’ve published thousands of articles on this tech. Yet, a few old articles from years ago still stand out to me and repeatedly come to mind.
Timmerhuis’ charging stations are configured with EV-Box’ Smart Charging technology. Smart Charging defines a set of technical configurations that enable EV-Box charging stations to act on user behavior and the availability of power per location.
New year, new EVs! Last year, we saw a 30% increase of electric vehicle sales compared to 2015. Mercedes said it, Nissan said it. Now is the right time to drive electric.
We're closer to reaching the mass adoption of electric cars than you may think...
193 Parties agreed to the Paris Agreement at COP21 last year. This agreement strengthened the global response to the threat of climate change, promising to keep the global temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius.
Insta-famous canals, dazzling dance scenes, and centuries worth of cultural heritage. Amsterdam is a city dear to many wanderers of the world. And we've had the honor to call it our home for the past two years.
In average, people drive less than 40 miles a day, so why does still 50% of the people want a range of more than 190 miles before they'll buy an EV?
Earlier this year, along with 16 other municipalities, Rotterdam put together a comprehensive tender for adding more charging stations to the streets: an extension of up to 4000 new charging points for electric cars in its entire concession area, of which 1800 in the City of Rotterdam.
The first half of 2016 saw 50% higher sales of full-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, than the same period in 2015. There's no stopping to this electric rEVolution! New models are entering the market in the next couple of months, and we can't wait to tell you all about.
The US election season is taking off. And we've probably witnessed President Obama’s final big push to promote electric vehicles. Back in 2008, Obama aimed for 1 million vehicles on the road by 2015, as well as a revolution of the local car manufacturing economy.
Let's face it - electric cars are the new cool. And we're not just talking about Tesla. Pretty much all car manufacturers have now given birth to their electric firstborn.
Today, is a special day. We've reached +40,000 charging points together with Top Chef Ron Blaauw, who has installed our 40,000th charging point at one of his establishments, Central Park, by Ron Blaauw in The Netherlands. Eat, sleep and charge.
Sometimes, even the government steps in. This is where sustainability becomes cheap and mandatory. More and more local governments now offer incentives for those who own electric cars and solar panels, making environment-friendly lifestyles more affordable for average households.
Sustainable Motion brings together 100 driven young people that strive to build a more sustainable world. EV-Box is proud to have Tim Kreukniet, our US Director, amongst these 100 passionate, mission-driven, young leaders.
During last week’s AVERE E-Mobility Conference and Innovation Expo, we’ve witnessed an open exchange of data and insights from tech leaders, educators and policy makers that will foster the development and growth of innovations, ranging from bio-based food, to electric mobility.
The wait is over. (The wait in front of Tesla stores is far from over though). After months of anticipation and anxious speculations, we've finally come to the official revealing of Tesla Model 3 last night. Will Model 3 surpass its predecessors in sales and adoption?
Electric cars are conquering the streets. Is your establishment ready with the charging infrastructure needed to accommodate them?
The latest survey from YouthSpeak, which gathered over 42.000 responses from young professionals coming from over 100 countries, has indicated a shift in the main motives that move Millennials through life.
Worried about overconsumption of power grids? New innovations in the power distribution arena could mean big things for EV drivers.
From one-man keynotes to global mass adoption, electric cars have come a long way and have finally claimed the spotlights within an automotive industry that was about to get very dusty.
The city of Amsterdam has awarded EV-Box with a contract to expand and operate its EV charging stations in collaboration with Nuon-Heijmans. A winning combination, which will help the municipality to rapidly increase the number of charging stations and reach its goal of 4.000 charging points by 2018
Year in, year out, tech and consumer companies gather early January in Las Vegas to showcase their latest tech gadgets and innovations at the Consumer Electric Show.
The Current is a journal platform to help you participate in race to zero emissions. We provide quality content in the form of easy-to-digest pieces on the topics of Sustainability, Cleantech, and the Future of Transportation.
The agreement in Paris concluded what was not achieved in Copenhagen in 2009. Representatives from 195 nations agreed to hold themselves responsible reducing CO2 emissions to “well below” 2 degrees Celsius above pre-Industrial revolution levels, and to strive for 1.5 degrees if attainable.
The new year is here, & it’s time to do a check on what new EVs should be arriving to different markets in the coming year. In no particular order, we’ve created a list of the most most anxiously anticipated new electric cars, SUVs, electric scooters, and crossovers that will be available in 2016.
More than 30,000 people have gathered in Paris for the COP21 climate negotiations. 140+ world-leaders, NGO’s, national governments and business leaders will try to form an agreement to alter/slow down climate change.
hrough operating charging stations at lodging facilities, not only will you attract EV driving customers and travel transport companies, but your guests will get to benefit from the most essential time of their stay - a good night's sleep.
The future of sustainable transport explained throughout one simple day.
Tesla launched its long-awaited Model X SUV last week in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tesla's SUV is one of the most eagerly anticipated vehicles in recent memory. The company said it already had more than 25,000 orders, with a backlog of 8 to 12 months.
There has been plenty of discussion on whether to choose driving an electric car compared to a traditional fuel engine.
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