Daily EV news · UK · 20 July 2026
EV Charging
North Lanarkshire now has 583 public EV chargers as Scotland exceeds 12,672 nationwide
Scotland has deployed over 12,672 public EV charging points, including 583 in North Lanarkshire, according to figures highlighted by MSP Clare Adamson. The country met its 6,000 charger target in 2024, two years ahead of the 2026 deadline, and maintains the highest number of public charging devices per capita of any UK nation. Adamson said she will work with local businesses and private charge point providers to secure further investment in the region.
Why it matters
Scotland's early delivery of its 6,000 charger milestone signals sustained public procurement momentum and a competitive per capita rollout that may inform tender volumes and site selection strategies across UK local authorities. The emphasis on private provider partnerships in North Lanarkshire points to hybrid funding models that CPOs and installers can pursue for future contracts.
Allego migrates 35,000 charge points across 16 European countries to AMPECO platform
European charging provider Allego has selected AMPECO as its new charge point management system, migrating a network of 35,000 charge points across 16 countries, 60 roaming connections and over 200,000 registered drivers. Announced in July 2026, the move gives Allego a hardware agnostic, API first platform with built in fault detection through AMPECO's CoOperator operations agent. Allego cited the platform's maturity, proven track record with large network migrations and speed of capability delivery as key selection factors.
Why it matters
The deal signals a major consolidation in European charging software, with one of the continent's largest networks switching to a single management platform that promises real time diagnostics and operational efficiency at scale. For procurement teams and CPOs, it highlights the growing importance of flexible, API driven systems that can integrate legacy infrastructure while supporting rapid network expansion.
Radius adds 20,000 EV chargers to UK network in 12 months
Fleet solutions provider Radius has expanded its UK EV charging network by 20,000 chargers over the past year, part of a 220,000 charger addition across Europe. The growth came through 16 new roaming partners, including GreenFlux (70,000 chargers), Monta (34,500), and Allegro (32,000), with the UK network now incorporating 3,000 InstaVolt and 2,000 Gridserve chargers. Radius cards facilitated 42.6 million kWh of charging over the period.
Why it matters
The rapid aggregation of roaming partners signals intensifying competition among fleet charge card providers to offer comprehensive network access, a key procurement criterion for corporate fleet operators. The 42.6 million kWh transaction volume demonstrates material fleet adoption and validates the business case for CPOs partnering with multi network platforms.
UK workplace charging grants rebound 13% in 2025 as firms face March 2027 deadline
The UK Workplace Charging Scheme and EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets have funded 75,638 sockets worth £33.9 million since launch, according to Department for Transport data compiled by Dawsongroup vans. After annual voucher redemptions fell from a 2022 peak of 13,293 to 6,634 in 2024, businesses redeemed 7,506 vouchers in 2025, a 13.14% year on year increase. Both schemes, which offer up to £20,000 per site for chargers and enabling works, close to new applications in March 2027.
Why it matters
The rebound signals fleet operators are accelerating on site charging plans to meet ZEV mandate targets, but the fixed 2027 deadline creates a narrow window for businesses to secure capital support for depot infrastructure. CPOs and installers should expect a final surge in workplace project tenders before the schemes expire.
Bedford awards 15 year EV charging concession to Connected Kerb for 960 sockets
Bedford Borough Council has awarded a 15 year, borough wide EV charging concession to Connected Kerb, with the winning bid delivering 960 sockets against a 512 minimum requirement. The contract is valued at £56.6m, with the council contributing £1.01m in subsidy and Connected Kerb privately funding 704 of the charge points. The concession runs from 2025 to 2040 and covers full turnkey infrastructure and associated services.
Why it matters
The award nearly doubles the target deployment and establishes the supply chain hierarchy for a major long term concession, with the operator taking significant private funding risk. The £1.01m public subsidy against £56.6m total value demonstrates a heavily co-funded model that may inform similar procurements.
Liverpool City Region provisionally awards Believ 15 year LEVI charging concession targeting 9,591 charge points
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has provisionally selected Believ to deliver a 15 year LEVI charging concession across six boroughs, targeting 9,591 charge points within four years. The contract involves £9.6m of LEVI capital funding, with an estimated £443m of charging revenue over the term and a buyer estimated contract value of £96m from the original notice. The award is not yet final.
Why it matters
This represents one of the largest UK regional LEVI concessions by charge point volume, signalling substantial infrastructure rollout and long term revenue opportunity for the winning supplier. Procurement teams and CPOs should note the provisional status and the distinction between capital funding, revenue projections and contract value in structuring similar tenders.
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · Believ · University of Salford · Source
Electric Vehicles
Welwyn Hatfield renews two car electric pool scheme with Co-Wheels Car Club
Welwyn Hatfield Council has renewed its two car electric pool scheme with Co-Wheels Car Club, procured through the CCS vehicle hire framework. The contract value has not been published. The scheme serves council employees and the public, marking a continuation of Co-Wheels' track record in council car club operations.
Why it matters
The award demonstrates Co-Wheels' continued dominance in local authority pool car schemes and highlights the CCS framework as the established route for such procurements. While small in scale, it signals ongoing demand for electric vehicle pool services in the public sector.
Grid & Energy
Smart EV charging and automated tariffs drive cost savings for UK drivers
A growing number of UK electric vehicle drivers are using smart chargers paired with automated tariffs to reduce charging costs without manual intervention. Intelligent Octopus Go, described as the UK's most popular EV tariff, offers a guaranteed overnight rate of 8p per kWh and automatically schedules charging when energy is cheapest. The approach eliminates the need for drivers to manually set car timers each night.
Why it matters
Automated smart charging tariffs are reshaping residential EV charging behaviour and may influence procurement specifications for home charger installations. CPOs and installers should understand how tariff integration affects hardware compatibility requirements and customer expectations for seamless energy management.