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3 revenue models for commercial rapid EV charging stations

DC rapid-charging infrastructure is being installed at an exponential rate and is crucial to the improved viability of...

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How to identify profitable DC charging locations

The profitability of your DC rapid-charging site depends largely on its location, which covers factors from quality of...

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CPOs, Charge Point Owners, and EMSPs explained

Charge point operators (CPOs), e-mobility service providers (EMSPs), and charge point owners play a crucial role in the...

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The current state of the DC charging market

Last year, the number of rapid chargers in the UK increased by 814 units, leading to a total of 8,461 chargers in the...

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4 Key investment strategies for DC rapid charging

This article illuminates the growing potential of the DC rapid charging industry and the importance of effective...

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Emerging calibration laws in the fast EV charging market

Calibration laws are legal frameworks adopted by countries around the world to ensure public EV charging stations...

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How to install EV chargers at the workplace?

Regardless of the type or model of charger you choose (or how much one costs), installing EV charging stations is...

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What do workplace EV chargers cost?

On average, AC workplace EV chargers tend to cost around £1,100 per charge port (excluding installation costs)....

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How to prepare your workplace for installing EV chargers

Installing EV charging stations at your workplace is a significant investment, so it’s important to consider the...

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Workplace EV charging: How to gauge if there is a demand?

If you’re thinking about investing in EV charging stations for your workplace it might be good to know how your...

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Is DC fast charging bad for your EV battery?

While there is research that shows that frequent rapid (DC) charging can somewhat degrade the battery quicker than AC...

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5 things you didn't know about EV batteries

There’s little doubt that electric mobility is the future. Electric vehicle (EV) sales have skyrocketed in the past few...

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Electric car battery weight explained

How much an electric vehicle (EV) battery weighs depends greatly on the vehicle and model. On average, however, EV...

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Are electric car batteries bad for the environment?

Make no mistake, electric vehicles and their batteries are a crucial step towards a more sustainable future in...

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What are electric car batteries made of?

An EV battery is typically made up of thousands of rechargeable lithium-ion cells connected together to form the...

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Are electric car batteries recyclable?

To address the elephant in the room: yes, electric car batteries are recyclable, with some techniques allowing up to...

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How much does an electric car battery cost?

On average, current EV battery packs cost around £8,000 to £10,000. EV market growth and electric car battery costs...

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6 reasons why your electric car isn't charging as fast as you'd expect

Electric car charging times: what's the holdup? Charging times for electric cars are not always as clear-cut as you...

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How to use a fast charging station

There’s no doubt that fast charging is a convenient, useful tool that enables you to make the most of your EV. But if...

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How do you pay to charge an electric car?

Globally, electric vehicle (EV) sales have accelerated considerably in the past few years. As a result, the demand for...

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How to charge an electric car in public

As electric mobility adoption grows, drivers are experiencing the freedom of being able to charge their electric...

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How to charge an electric car at home

As electric mobility gains prominence across the world, charging an electric vehicle (EV) is becoming an everyday...

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Home EV charging data and insights: how to benefit

The home is –by far– the most popular location to charge an electric vehicle (EV). With the skyrocketing number of EVs...

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The 6 best EV charging app features

As driver expectations and government regulations become more demanding, electric vehicle (EV) chargers are getting...

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EV charging apps: what's the difference?

Whether you're charging your car at home or using a public charging station, electric car charging often goes...

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The benefits of having a connected EV home charging station

Electric vehicles (EVs) have never been more popular than today, and many people are making the switch to electric...

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The 5 top benefits of EV smart charging at home

As electric mobility establishes itself as a prominent part of societies around the world and electric vehicle (EV)...

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Smart EV home charging: peak shaving explained

As electric vehicle (EV) sales reach record numbers, more people are discovering electric mobility and the flexibility...

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Can you save money with a smart EV charging station?

With the world collectively switching to more sustainable modes of transport, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged in...

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Can you charge your car with solar energy?

Our world’s dependence on fossil fuels has been increasingly challenged in recent years, from an environmental...

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The difference between V2G and V2H

Electric mobility is quickly on its way to becoming the new norm, and every day more drivers are making the switch to...

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How long do electric car batteries last? [Dec 2022 updated]

Last updated on December 21st, 2022...

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UK's EV smart charging regulations 2022 explained

Electric mobility has been unquestionably emerging in recent years and is expected to continue growing exponentially in...

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Smart EV home charging: Dynamic load balancing explained

As societies around the world shift to electric mobility, more and more people are discovering the benefits of driving...

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What is smart EV home charging and how does it work?

Electric vehicles (EVs) have never been more popular than they are today. Last year, electric car sales increased by 70...

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7 FAQs about electric car charging

Only a few years ago, electric mobility seemed like a futuristic idea or a hypothetical concept. Nowadays, electric...

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Are electric cars better for the environment?

Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged over the last decade as a key tool in the fight against transport-related...

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The best electric LCVs of 2022 (and how long it takes to charge them)

As the global demand for online deliveries and logistics increases, the number of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) on...

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The best electric cars of 2022 (and how long it takes to charge them)

Electric cars are popular for many reasons beyond low emissions, such as lower maintenance costs, cheaper charging...

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What UK's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy means for drivers

By now it’s no longer a surprise that electric vehicles (EVs) are going to be the new norm of road transportation. In...

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What is the best EV charging station for the workplace? [2023 update]

Last updated on March 21st, 2023 To cut to the chase, there is no one single best EV charging station for the...

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Why electric cars should be part of your sustainable business strategy [2023 update]

Last updated on 8th March, 2023 When drafting up your company’s new sustainability strategy, tackling transportation...

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EV charging station business models for the workplace | EVBox [2023 update]

Last updated on March 24th, 2023 Broadly speaking—and depending on the needs and goals of your company—there are two...

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How electric fleet vehicles can benefit the fuel retail industry

All over the world, sustainability has become a larger focus for all types of businesses. As a result, many...

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Which commercial electric car charger is best for your business?

With an estimated 130 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2030, a steadily growing interest from consumers,...

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Three ways to grow your business with electric car charging stations

The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming and has been doing so for years. The growing adoption by the general...

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Electric car range and 5 reasons why your range anxiety is unwarranted

Many potential electric car drivers suffer from range anxiety—the fear that their car’s battery will die mid-trip. The...

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Electric car charging cables and plugs explained [2023 update]

Last updated on December 8th, 2023 Charging an electric vehicle (EV) is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Depending on...

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The 10 most popular electric cars of 2021 and how long it takes to charge them

Electric mobility is no longer in its early stages. Over the past decade, we’ve seen an explosion of electric vehicles...

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Where to charge an electric car?

Today, nearly half of all prospective new car buyers are thinking of going electric. Lower prices, wider model variety,...

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History of the electric car [2023 update]

Last updated on April 27, 2023 The history of electric cars can be broken up into six distinct periods: 1830-1880: The...

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How far can an electric car go on one charge?

As the cost of ‘going electric’ declines and charging stations become more widely available, many today are considering...

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Alternative fuels and the future of petrol stations

The transition in transport to electric mobility is undoubtedly happening, and petrol stations are stuck in the middle...

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How to safely charge your electric car at home

Many electric vehicle (EV) drivers charge their EV at home, and while home charging is undoubtedly convenient, if...

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Why more offices need EV charging stations [2023 update]

Last updated on 20th March, 2023 The rise of EVs has created a demanding need for EV charging infrastructure — Whatever...

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Five reasons why EV charging stations increase employee satisfaction [2023 update]

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Attracting and retaining top talent with workplace EV charging [2023]

Last updated on 6th March, 2023 Sustainability has never mattered more in the battle to acquire and retain talent....

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EV home charging stations: everything you need to know

Electric mobility is undoubtedly on the rise. Today, there are over 10 million electric vehicles registered on the...

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Is charging an electric car cheaper than filling up with petrol? [2023 ]

Last updated on October 27, 2023 How much an electric vehicle (EV) costs to charge depends on a range of factors,...

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How long does it take to charge an electric car? [2023 update]

Last updated on 20 September, 2023 How long it takes exactly to charge an electric car depends on many things. However,...

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How much does it cost to charge an electric car? [2023 update]

Last updated on September 20, 2023 To give you a ballpark idea of charging costs in the UK, we looked at average...

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How to increase petrol station sales with EV chargers

Today, many forward-thinking petrol stations are increasing sales, attracting affluent new customers, and creating a...

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How modern petrol stations attract more customers with EV chargers

Despite its straightforward name, a petrol station usually offers a lot more than just a pump for drivers to fill up...

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Why innovative petrol stations have EV chargers

It is no secret that electric mobility adoption is booming: there are millions of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road...

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How long does it take to charge an electric car with Level 3 charging?

If you are familiar with electric vehicles (EVs), you’ve probably heard the terms Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3...

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What is a Level 3 charging station?

Despite the fact that electric vehicles (EVs) have been around for over a century, they are still a relatively new...

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EV charging Levels explained

Driving an electric car has never been more popular than it is today. Millions of people around the world already drive...

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Making the most out of DC smart charging

When it comes to charging electric vehicles (EVs), DC charging is the best bet for businesses that want to provide...

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Why your business should invest in EV charging stations now

All over the world, more and more drivers are switching to electric vehicles (EVs) every day. As EV adoption continues...

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How to make money with EV charging stations [2023 update]

Last updated on April 21, 2023 EV charging can be a lucrative investment for your business, and charging fees can bring...

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OCPP: 4 letters to remember when investing in EV charging stations

EVBox has recently become one of the first EV charging station manufacturers to have their hardware officially...

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EV charging: the difference between AC and DC [2023 update]

Last updated on November 30, 2023 When it comes to electric mobility, two types of electrical currents can be used to...

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A closer look at DC charging

Last updated 20 September, 2023. By investing in DC fast charging stations, your business can have a completely new way...

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How to choose the right DC charging solution for your business

The need for fast and efficient EV charging solutions is increasing just as quickly as the global adoption of electric...

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How DC charging and driver experience go hand-in-hand

In the early days of electric vehicle charging, the interaction between drivers and a charging station wasn't a...

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Seven tips for maximising your DC charging investment

Over the last decade, electric mobility has grown exponentially. According to IEA’s electric outlook report, there were...

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