User-friendly EV charging

This issue of GreenFleet takes a deep dive into electric vehicle charging –whether that’s on the public network, at work or at home.

The recent release of draft public charge-point regulations seems to address the issues that drivers are experiencing when charging out and about, namely chargers that are not working or occupied, and the different payment and sign up requirements.

The regulations stipulate an average of 99 per cent reliability each year, clearer pricing, contactless payment and open data. While the regulations are up for debate in parliament, they are expected to come into force later this year. We look at the details of the regulations, and what this means for fleet drivers, on page 15.

GreenFleet’s very own EV Rally took place in early July and was the ultimate test of the public charging infrastructure – covering over 1,200 miles and visiting all capital cities of the UK and Ireland. With a more diverse mix of vehicles this year, including two electric trucks, turn to page 37 to find out how teams got on.

On page ten, Matthew Adams, transport policy manager at the REA, examines the recent Recharge UK report, which looks at how to make the future charging infrastructure a success, including ensuring it meets the needs of van drivers.

And Ian Johnston, chair of the newly formed trade association ChargeUK, tells readers what the organisation hopes to achieve as the voice of the charging infrastructure industry, on page 20.

Angela Pisanu, editor