EVs and charging
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Instavolt has added battery energy storage to five more rapid charging sites, using BESS to support high-power EV charging where grid capacity remains constrained.
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Installers face a final claims deadline for closing OZEV schemes.
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ABB E-mobility has launched the OM X-Series for high-duty fleet and corridor charging. The distributed system scales from 800kW to 10MW across more than 100 chargepoints.
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InstaVolt has opened five BESS-backed charging sites in Britain. The rollout uses on-site storage to reduce peak exposure, manage grid constraints, and support ultra-rapid charging deployment.
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First Bus is using electric depots to support grid balancing. The trial adjusts charging schedules in response to system conditions, giving fleet infrastructure a new operational role in the electricity network.
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B&Q and RAW Charging are rolling out ultra-rapid EV charging hubs across UK retail locations, with an £11m investment, high-power DC charging, and grid upgrades where required.
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Schneider Electric has introduced the StarCharge Fast 720 EV charging system to the UK market, targeting high-throughput commercial, industrial, fleet, bus, and heavy-vehicle charging sites with up to 720kW of charging capacity.
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ABB is showcasing DC-DC converter technology from its BrightLoop line-up in the GENBETA car during the 2026 Hankook Berlin E-Prix.
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MFG EV Power has activated Hubject Plug&Charge across around 2,000 UK rapid and ultra-rapid charge points using ISO 15118 authentication.
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Actemium UK has delivered two IONITY ultra-rapid charging hubs in Glasgow and Fort William, combining civil works, LV electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and handover across high-power charging sites in Scotland.