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FairCharge Takes Aim at Tesla as EV Sales Surge Across Europe
Electric vehicle sales are booming across Europe, with EVs now making up over 15% of the new car market while petrol and diesel interest...
Apr 31 min read


FairCharge Slams ‘Luxury’ EV Tax as Outdated Policy Hits Drivers with £425 Annual Bill
FairCharge has called the UK’s new electric vehicle tax “controversial,” as drivers of EVs priced over £40,000 face a £425 yearly...
Apr 31 min read


FairCharge quoted in The Times on planning and grid connection issues for fuel station charger deployment
Rontec fuel retailer is warning that issues with grid connections and planning obstacles are causing delays to their roll out of EV...
Mar 251 min read


FairCharge Warns EV Sales at Risk as Allowance Cuts Threaten Motability Support
Reductions in mobility allowances could significantly impact electric vehicle sales through disability car provider Motability and may...
Mar 241 min read


FairCharge Pushes Back as UK Government Considers Hybrid Car Policy U-Turn
The UK Government is considering relaxing its ban on hybrids, allowing more models to remain on sale until 2035. This shift comes as...
Mar 201 min read


FairCharge quoted in Independent on new VED rules for EVs
New Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rules taking effect in April, means electric vehicle buyers are three times more likely to be hit with the...
Mar 201 min read


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...
Mar 51 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...
Mar 51 min read


FairCharge: Urgent Action Needed to Strengthen UK’s Critical Mineral Supply Chain
Treasury has published the government's response to its report, "A Rock and a Hard Place: Building Critical Mineral Resilience." The...
Mar 51 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...
Mar 51 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...
Mar 51 min read


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...
Mar 51 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...
Feb 111 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....
Jan 71 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...
Dec 2, 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 19, 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 9, 20241 min read
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