Daily EV news · UK · 23 June 2026
EV Charging
Hampshire approves 17,180 EV chargers in £90m LEVI deal
Hampshire County Council has approved a rollout of 17,180 public EV chargers through a LEVI backed partnership with Believ, supported by up to £90 million of private investment. The programme will include predominantly 22kW charge points for overnight and long stay charging, alongside more than 800 rapid chargers rated at 50kW or above, targeting residents without off street parking (33% of Hampshire households). The project is supported by £6.6 million of LEVI funding, with Believ providing the remainder, and aims to provide access to public charging within a five minute walk of households where possible.
Why it matters
This is expected to be the largest Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) contract awarded to date, demonstrating the scale of public sector procurement now available through the LEVI programme. The deal follows Believ's Suffolk contract earlier this year and sets a benchmark for county wide charging infrastructure deployment targeting on street parking challenges.
Ballard to acquire GeoPura in £275 million definitive agreement
Ballard Power Systems has entered a definitive agreement to acquire GeoPura, a UK based hydrogen power solutions provider, for £275 million. The deal was reported by Quantum Commodity Intelligence and marks a significant consolidation move in the hydrogen sector. GeoPura specialises in mobile and temporary hydrogen power systems that can support off grid charging infrastructure.
Why it matters
The acquisition could expand hydrogen powered backup and temporary charging solutions for CPOs deploying infrastructure in areas without immediate grid access. It signals growing investment in alternative power sources that may reduce grid connection costs and timelines for new charging sites.
Powys County Council extends public consultation on electric vehicle charging network
Powys County Council has announced that residents and stakeholders still have time to participate in a public consultation regarding the development of the county's electric vehicle charging network. The consultation seeks input on the planning and deployment of EV infrastructure across Powys, a largely rural area in Wales. The council is gathering feedback to inform its strategy for expanding charging provision in the region.
Why it matters
For charge point operators and infrastructure suppliers, this consultation represents an opportunity to understand procurement priorities in a rural Welsh authority and potentially influence network design specifications. Early engagement with such planning processes can help shape tender requirements and identify future contract opportunities in underserved areas.
Councils urged to coordinate EV charging rollout
Local authorities in the United Kingdom are being encouraged to improve coordination in the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Energy Live News reports that better collaboration between councils is needed to accelerate the rollout and ensure consistent coverage across regions.
Why it matters
Fragmented planning by local authorities can slow procurement cycles and create gaps in network coverage, making coordinated strategies essential for CPOs seeking to scale deployments efficiently across multiple council areas.
Gridserve reports £64 million revenue and first positive EBITDA as UK charging network reaches commercial viability
Gridserve, the UK's most used public EV charging network, posted £64 million revenue for the year ending 31 December 2025, marking 45% year on year growth and a 55% compound annual growth rate since 2023. The company achieved positive EBITDA of £3 million at group level for the first time, while its charging network delivered £26 million EBITDA at a 40% margin. The network completed more than three million charging sessions during 2025.
Why it matters
The results demonstrate that large scale public charging infrastructure can transition from capital intensive deployment to commercially sustainable operation, a critical proof point for investors and operators evaluating long term returns. Gridserve's margin performance and utilisation growth provide a benchmark for procurement teams assessing network viability and CPOs modelling path to profitability in the UK market.