Daily EV news · UK · 12 May 2026
EV Charging
£45 million EV charging village planned off M1 in north Derbyshire with hotel, restaurant and farm shop
A £45 million development is proposed for an EV charging village just off the M1 motorway in north Derbyshire, according to Derbyshire Times. The masterplan includes a redeveloped hotel, a new restaurant and a farm shop alongside charging infrastructure. The project represents a significant private investment in roadside EV charging amenities in the UK.
Why it matters
This large scale mixed use development signals growing investor confidence in destination charging hubs that combine hospitality and retail with EV infrastructure. For CPOs and contractors, the project may offer procurement opportunities across construction, charging hardware supply and site operations as the masterplan progresses through planning.
Morrisons Tiverton site seeks four rapid chargers as MFG pushes 800-unit rollout
Motor Fuel Group has applied to install four 150 kW ultra-rapid EV chargers at the Morrisons Kennedy Way store in Tiverton, enabling eight vehicles to charge simultaneously. MFG, which operates over 900 UK forecourts and partnered with Morrisons in 2024, is targeting 800 ultra-rapid chargers within five years. The planning agent noted that the UK has 87,796 public chargers as of January 2025 and would need to install 13,263 units per quarter to meet the government's 300,000 target by 2030, a 650 per cent increase on current build rates.
Why it matters
The application underscores the gap between UK policy ambition and delivery pace, with MFG's 800-charger pipeline representing a material share of the quarterly volume needed to close the shortfall. For CPOs and contractors, the 650 per cent acceleration implies a sharp uptick in tender activity and site development work over the next five years.
Brighton and Hove to install hundreds of new electric car charging points
Brighton and Hove will receive hundreds of new electric vehicle charging points as part of a city expansion plan. The Argus reports the rollout aims to increase public charging infrastructure across the local authority area, though specific site numbers and delivery timescales were not disclosed in the announcement.
Why it matters
The expansion signals growing municipal procurement activity in the South East, creating opportunities for charge point operators and installation contractors to bid on framework agreements. Local authorities accelerating rollout targets typically issue tenders for hardware supply, civil works and ongoing network management.
Chesterfield opens ultra-rapid EV charging hub with 10 minute top-up times
A new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub has opened on a busy Chesterfield road, offering 10 minute charging times. The Derbyshire Times reports the site is now operational, adding to the UK's public charging infrastructure. No details on the number of chargers or operator were provided in the available excerpt.
Why it matters
The hub expands ultra-rapid capacity in the East Midlands, a key consideration for CPOs evaluating regional coverage gaps and for local authorities tracking rollout progress against net zero targets.
Electric Vehicles
EV drivers report 85 per cent satisfaction versus lower fuel driver contentment, Autotrader and Octopus Electroverse study finds
Research by Octopus Electroverse and Autotrader shows 85 per cent of EV drivers are satisfied with their vehicles, with 48 per cent extremely satisfied, compared to 31 per cent of petrol drivers. The study found 88 per cent of fuel drivers want more information before switching, with a fifth citing lack of knowledge as a barrier. EV owners save an average of £860 annually on home charging with specialist tariffs, and new electric cars are now cheaper than petrol on average for the first time, according to recent Autotrader data.
Why it matters
The satisfaction gap and information deficit highlight an opportunity for charge point operators and fleet managers to address misconceptions about EV running costs and reliability through targeted education. The £860 annual saving on home charging underscores the business case for workplace and residential charging infrastructure investment.