Daily EV news · UK · 10 August 2026
EV Charging
Roadchef installs six ultra-rapid EV bays at Hamilton Services on M74
Roadchef has opened six new EV charging bays at its Hamilton Services site on the M74 in South Lanarkshire, served by three ultra-rapid chargers offering up to 360kW via CCS connectors. The location sits on a key corridor linking Glasgow, Edinburgh and northern England, where the UK's rapid and ultra-rapid charger network has grown 16 per cent over the past year. The 24/7 site aims to meet rising demand for high-power charging on one of Scotland's busiest motorway routes.
Why it matters
The rollout adds material ultra-rapid capacity on a strategic Scottish trunk route, signalling continued MSA investment in high-power infrastructure. Procurement teams and charge-point operators will note the 360kW specification and the 16 per cent annual network growth figure as benchmarks for corridor planning.
Ratio EV names Evolt Charging as first accredited service partner for UK commercial sites
Intelligent charging manufacturer Ratio EV has appointed Evolt Charging as its inaugural accredited service and maintenance partner, extending support for fleet operators and workplace networks across the UK. Evolt's engineering team has completed Ratio's training programme and is now certified to specify, maintain and commission the manufacturer's full product line, which includes single and dual socket intelligent chargers up to 22kW for workplace, commercial and public applications. The accreditation strengthens Evolt's manufacturer agnostic service model, enabling customers with mixed hardware portfolios to access a single service partner across multiple charger brands.
Why it matters
The partnership addresses a critical procurement concern by offering fleet and workplace buyers a unified service route for mixed charger estates, potentially reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance contracts. For CPOs and commercial site operators managing multi vendor infrastructure, a single accredited partner covering Ratio hardware alongside other brands can streamline operations and improve uptime guarantees.