Daily EV news · UK · 15 June 2026
EV Charging
Mer exits UK fleet charging via management buyout to focus on public charging in Nordics and Central Europe
Mer, the EV charging arm of Norwegian state utility Statkraft, has sold its UK fleet charging business through a management buyout led by existing executives including CEO Paul Winchester. The divestment allows Mer to concentrate on public charging infrastructure in the Nordics, Germany and Austria. The UK fleet operation will continue independently under the new ownership structure.
Why it matters
The exit signals a strategic retreat from the UK commercial fleet segment by a major European operator, potentially opening market share for rivals. For procurement teams, it underscores the importance of supplier stability checks when selecting long term fleet charging partners.
Fastned and Places for London open first ultra-rapid hub near Heathrow with week-long free charging
Fastned and Places for London have launched their first joint ultra-rapid EV charging hub near Heathrow Airport, marking the start of a partnership between the Dutch operator and the Greater London Authority's property arm. The site is offering one week of free charging to mark the opening, according to Wired-Gov reporting.
Why it matters
The hub signals Places for London's entry into the charging infrastructure market and could unlock further GLA-owned sites for rapid deployment. The promotional free-charging period may provide early utilisation data for future business cases in high-footfall transport corridors.
EO Charging enters administration with PwC appointed, citing difficult trading conditions after overseas expansion
EO Charging, trading as Juuce Limited, has entered administration in April with joint administrators from PricewaterhouseCoopers overseeing operations. The company, which has manufactured more than 85,000 chargers and deployed 13,000 commercial charging stations across more than 35 countries, cited challenging trading conditions following expansion into the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Italy. EO Charging has deployed over 100,000 chargers in total and manages more than 10,000 fleet charge points.
Why it matters
The administration of a company with 13,000 commercial stations deployed raises questions about service continuity for existing sites and potential asset sales that could reshape the UK charging market. The collapse underscores the financial risks facing charge point operators pursuing rapid international expansion in a capital intensive sector.