Daily EV news · UK · 25 August 2026
EV Charging
Andersen EV partners with Rightcharge for fleet home charging reimbursement
Andersen EV and Rightcharge have launched an integration that automates home charging reimbursement for electric fleets in the UK. The system connects Andersen home charge points to Rightcharge's payment platform, which calculates costs using drivers' actual home energy tariffs and pays energy bills directly, removing manual expense claims. Employers receive a single HMRC compliant monthly bill and can view all charging costs and activity through one dashboard.
Why it matters
The partnership addresses a persistent operational barrier for fleet electrification by automating reimbursement workflows that typically require manual administration. For CPOs and fleet operators, the integration offers a turnkey solution to manage distributed home charging costs with regulatory compliance built in.
ABB E-mobility appoints SaveMoneyCutCarbon as certified UK channel partner for DC fast charging
ABB E-mobility has partnered with SaveMoneyCutCarbon (SMCC) to deliver its DC fast charging products to UK charging operators. The certified channel partner offers in-house design, grid connection management, installation, commissioning, software, back-office management, maintenance and operational support, alongside flexible financing options. ABB E-mobility works with a selected group of channel partners across Europe, each completing an onboarding and certification programme to ensure consistent installation and support quality.
Why it matters
The partnership creates a new procurement route for UK operators seeking turnkey DC fast charging projects, with a single supplier handling technical delivery from site design through to long-term maintenance. Flexible financing may lower barriers for fleet and depot operators planning charging infrastructure rollouts.
Policy & Market
Weakening UK ZEV mandate to 50 percent by 2030 could cut £1.6bn in home charger sales and 12GW of grid flexibility
BEAMA analysis warns that reducing the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate target from 80 percent to 50 percent zero emission car sales by 2030 could result in 1.7 million fewer home charge point sales by 2034, equating to around £1.6bn in lost sales and installations. The trade association says manufacturers have already planned investments approaching £100m based on existing targets, with the weaker trajectory also threatening to slow the rollout of 12GW of flexible grid capacity and increase carbon emissions. The findings respond to options outlined in the UK Government's ZEV mandate review published earlier this month.
Why it matters
Charge point operators and equipment suppliers face potential demand collapse if the mandate is weakened, jeopardising planned capital expenditure and factory jobs. The loss of 12GW of smart charging flexibility would also reduce revenue opportunities from grid services that underpin many CPO business models.