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Across the UK, EV charging sites are being vandalised and cables are being cut, leaving customers stranded, damaged public trust in infrastructure and downtime for CPOs. The industry is moving at a rapid pace, the UK added over 19,000 new public charge points to the ZapMaps network in 2024 - 19% more than 2023. Alongside…

EV charging infrastructure is scaling fast - but so are the challenges. Tight timelines, stretched budgets and growing complexity are pushing projects off course. So why are so many CPOs still suffering from disjointed delivery, delays and rising costs? The answer lies in how the sites are delivered and more specifically, in the fragmented supply…

In a groundbreaking move for EV security, Formula Space based in Canterbury, United Kingdom today announces the launch of CableGuard™, a patent pending EV charging cable security solution to combat the rising threat of cable theft from EV chargers becoming an increasing issue across Europe. At the heart of Formula Space’s CableGuard™ is a forensically…

What is PAS 1899? PAS 1899, developed by the British Standards Institution, serves as a comprehensive framework guiding the design, installation, and operation of EV charging infrastructure. It establishes essential guidelines for various aspects of EV charging spaces, encompassing safety considerations, accessibility requirements, and technical specifications. Formula Space recognise the paramount importance of adhering to…

We recently installed a system in Lincoln

We recently installed a system in Buckfastleigh

Electric vehicles (EVs) are zipping past the petrol stations and into our driveways, but there's a cloud of misinformation slowing people down when considering what their next car should be. So, what are the misconceptions and what are the facts? Myth #1: EVs are just expensive. Sure, some luxury EVs come with a hefty price…

Leaders know that innovation thrives on disruption. Let’s face it, electric vehicles (EVs) are shaking up the transportation landscape like a bolt of lightning on a rainy day. Legislation and better business practices are disrupting an industry that has changed little since Henry Ford. To ride this wave, mastering the art of public and depot…

As the automotive industry transitions towards electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for public charging infrastructure is growing rapidly. While the focus on electric passenger cars has been prevalent, the electrification of vans and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) is gaining momentum, presenting a unique set of challenges and opportunities for public charging infrastructure. Challenges and Barriers…

Amidst the growing urgency to address climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the UK is poised to embrace electric vehicles (EVs) as a cornerstone of sustainable transportation.