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FairCharge quoted in Telegraph story about new VW 'China Killer' EV.
Volkswagen is set to introduce a new budget-friendly electric vehicle (EV) aimed at competing with Chinese manufacturers in the rapidly...


1 day ago1 min read
FairCharge quoted in PV Europe story on UK February EV sales high
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK reached a new record, making up over 25% of new car sales in February 2025, up from 18% the...


1 day ago1 min read
FairCharge: Urgent Action Needed to Strengthen UK’s Critical Mineral Supply Chain
ttee has published the government's response to its report, "A Rock and a Hard Place: Building Critical Mineral Resilience." The Foreign,...


1 day ago1 min read
FairCharge Battling Red Tape and Council Barriers to Expand EV Charging in the UK
Local authorities are blocking the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Britain due to planning red tape and...


1 day ago1 min read
FairCharge and Instavolt Call for More EV Charging Signs
The UK's largest provider of ultra-rapid charge points, Instavolt, is collaborating with FairCharge to improve signage for electric...


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FairCharge Quoted in BBC News on EV Adoption
FairCharge quoted in BBC News piece on five crucial strategies aimed at increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Challenges consumers...

Feb 111 min read
FairCharge write to Treasury on consumers being overcharged £85m in ‘Pavement Tax’ on public chargers
EV Drivers Pay £85m Extra in VAT Due to Public Charging Costs Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the UK will pay an extra £85 million in...


Jan 71 min read
Why Are There So Few Road Signs for EV Charging Points in the UK?
The UK government’s efforts to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure are gradually taking shape, reflecting a growing...


Jan 71 min read
UK Smashes EV Sales Record with Over 382,000 Sold in 2024
Electric vehicles (EVs) are driving change in the UK, with 2024 seeing a record-breaking 382,000 EVs sold, making up nearly 20% of all...


Jan 71 min read
Labour Faces Criticism Over Insufficient EV Charging signage Amid Push for Electric Vehicle Adoption
Despite the UK having over 73,000 electric vehicle's charging points, a critical issue persists: only 25 motorway locations feature...


Jan 71 min read
UK Accelerates Electric Vehicle Adoption with £692 Million Investment in Charging Infrastructure
The UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure is set for a major boost with £692 million allocated to over 120 approved charging projects....


Dec 2, 20241 min read
UK EV Transition: Quentin Wilson on 2030 Goals, Global Trends, and Industrial Opportunities
Motoring journalist Quentin Wilson joined to discuss challenges facing the UK motor industry as it transitions to electric vehicles...

Dec 2, 20241 min read
Criticism Mounts Over New £2K EV Tax Amid Affordability Concerns
Rachel Reeves faces criticism over a new £2,125 luxury car tax on EVs over £40,000, starting April 2025. Critics argue it makes EVs less...


Dec 2, 20241 min read
Jacob Rees-Mogg's State of the Nation: Stellantis Closure & EV Debate with Quentin Wilson,
the potential closure of Stellantis' van factory in Luton, risking over 1,100 jobs, amid debates on the UK’s electric vehicle (EV)...

Dec 2, 20241 min read
Calls Grow for Fairer Policies to Support EV Adoption Amid New Tax Changes
Starting April 2025, the UK will impose a £425 annual "luxury tax" on EVs costing over £40,000, alongside a standard vehicle excise duty...

Nov 19, 20241 min read
FairCharge quoted in This is Money Report on the myth that EVs cause potholes
Experts from the road repair industry along with Shadow Roads Minister, counter claims that electric cars are responsible for the pothole...

Nov 9, 20241 min read
UK’s Growing Used EV Market Sparks Demand for improved Charging Solutions
The UK’s used electric vehicle (EV) market is accelerating, with recent data showing a 57% year-on-year jump, marking over 53,400 EVs...

Nov 9, 20241 min read
Booming used EV market calls for better infrastructure support.
The UK is witnessing a historic boom in used electric vehicle (EV) sales, with over 53,400 units sold in the last quarter alone—a...

Nov 4, 20241 min read
FairCharge quoted in The Times, Criticizing Budget’s Fuel Duty Freeze Over Much-Needed EV Incentives
The electric vehicle (EV) industry has criticized Chancellor Rachel Reeves for not reducing the 20% VAT on public EV charging to match...

Oct 31, 20241 min read
FairCharge’s Quentin Willson Critiques New Labour Budget on EV Policy
electric vehicle advocate Quentin Willson criticized the October Budget by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, highlighting a “missed opportunity”...

Oct 28, 20241 min read
FairCharge quoted on GB News on importance of EV salary sacrifice
Thousands of UK drivers are switching to electric vehicles (EVs) using salary sacrifice schemes, offering affordable monthly payments and...

Oct 18, 20241 min read
FairCharge quoted in the Indepenent on Norway’s Success with Electric Vehicles and the 2030 Petrol Ban
Norway's successful adoption of electric vehicles, driven by incentives like tax breaks and access to bus lanes. Norway plans to ban new...

Oct 8, 20241 min read
Apartment EV Owners Face High Costs Due to Lack of Communal Chargers from The Times
A large number of electric vehicle (EV) drivers living in flats are forced to rely on expensive public chargers due to a lack of communal...


Oct 8, 20241 min read
Quentin Willson On What Government Must Do To Meet EV Targets - Times Radio
In this Times Radio interview, Quentin Willson discusses with host Patrick Maguire the challenges of meeting the UK’s electric vehicle...
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