Daily EV news · UK · 25 June 2026
EV Charging
Greater Manchester plans 200 bus depot in Stockport for 2029 opening
Transport for Greater Manchester has unveiled plans for a purpose built electric bus depot on Heathside Park Road in Stockport, designed to house around 200 electric buses with charging infrastructure and maintenance facilities. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with the depot operational by late 2029, replacing the existing Daw Bank site. The announcement follows confirmation of 125 additional electric Bee Network buses last month, part of Greater Manchester's target to achieve a fully electric fleet by 2030.
Why it matters
The 200 bus depot represents a significant charging and maintenance infrastructure procurement opportunity ahead of the 2027 construction start, with half of Greater Manchester's depots already electrified. The project signals sustained demand for depot scale charging solutions as UK cities accelerate zero emission bus rollouts, with London recently surpassing 3,000 zero emission buses toward its 2034 target.
RAW Charging offers 50p/kWh tariff at Greene King pubs during 2026 World Cup
RAW Charging has launched a promotional 50p/kWh tariff at Greene King pub locations for the duration of the 2026 World Cup, as reported by Zapmap on 25 June 2026. The offer applies across RAW's charging network at Greene King sites throughout the tournament period.
Why it matters
The promotion demonstrates how CPOs are using time-limited pricing strategies at hospitality venues to drive utilisation during major events, potentially offering a model for future demand management at pub and leisure destinations with charging infrastructure.
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Source EV opens ten 150 kW ultra rapid chargers at Edinburgh Park business hub
Source EV has launched a new charging hub at Edinburgh Business Park featuring ten 150 kW ultra rapid chargers, according to Zapmap on 25 June 2026. The site is positioned near food and coffee outlets to serve tenants, workers and visitors at the business park.
Why it matters
The deployment adds ten high power chargers in a workplace and visitor destination, illustrating the shift toward amenity led charging hubs that combine speed with dwell time facilities. CPOs and site hosts will note the co location strategy with retail as a model for mixed use developments.
Policy & Market
Transport & Environment rebuts UK car industry calls to weaken ZEV Mandate
Transport & Environment has published an analysis challenging arguments from Britain's automotive sector to dilute the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. The campaign group contends that industry claims for relaxing the policy do not hold up under scrutiny. The piece appears amid ongoing debate over the UK's regulatory framework requiring manufacturers to meet rising EV sales quotas.
Why it matters
A firm ZEV Mandate sustains demand forecasts that underpin charging infrastructure investment and site acquisition timelines. Any policy weakening could slow the rollout pace that CPOs and local authorities are planning for.