Daily EV news · UK · 11 April 2026
EV Charging
Oldham shopping centre gains approval for 16 EV charging spaces
Planning permission has been granted for 16 electric vehicle charging spaces at Elk Mill Shopping Park in Oldham, UK. The installation will include lighting, CCTV, power units and a substation in the eastern part of the car park, replacing existing spaces near Starbucks and Farholme residential properties.
Why it matters
The approval signals continued retail site electrification in Greater Manchester, offering CPOs and installers a modest but infrastructure intensive project requiring substation work alongside standard charging hardware.
Electric Vehicles
BYD launches ATTO 3 EVO electric SUV in UK with marketing campaign
BYD has introduced the ATTO 3 EVO electric vehicle to the UK market, according to Shropshire Star coverage. The launch includes a promotional campaign featuring a guitar solo. No pricing, range or charging specifications were disclosed in the available excerpt.
Why it matters
New EV model launches signal growing demand for public and workplace charging infrastructure. Fleet operators and charge point operators may see increased utilisation as BYD expands its UK passenger vehicle footprint.