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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


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...
Nov 4, 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 31, 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 28, 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 18, 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...
Oct 8, 20241 min read


FairCharge on Talk TV discussing their letter to the Mayor of London on extending the EV Congestion Charge exemption.
Quentin Willson discusses his opposition to plans to end the Congestion Charge exemption for electric vehicles in London. He explains why...
Oct 2, 20241 min read


FairCharge in The Telegraph on their letter to Mayor of London on extending the EV Congestion Charge discount.
Quentin Willson argues that electric car drivers should be exempt from paying the London Congestion Charge. He believes EV drivers should...
Oct 2, 20241 min read


FairCharge in The Sun on why govt plans for pay-per-mile charges for EVs could be a political hand grenade.
Quentin Willson, argues against a proposed pay-per-mile road tax for electric vehicles (EVs), warning it could lead to "huge annual...
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Quentin Willson discusses the realities of high public EV charging costs on Times Radio
In this video, we discuss why charging electric cars in the UK is more expensive than in most of Europe, and what needs to change....
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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