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Daily EV news · UK · 16 September 2026

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Rollout pace

A family drove an Audi Q4 e-tron 2,175 miles from Nice, France, to Northern Ireland and back, achieving around 240 miles between charges with a full load, motorway speeds and air conditioning. The vehicle has a maximum range of 338 miles on a full charge. The journey provided a direct comparison of charging infrastructure between France and the UK, though the article does not specify which country performed better.

Why it matters: The trip offers real world data on charging intervals and range performance under typical family travel conditions across two major European markets. Direct user experience comparisons between French and UK networks inform infrastructure planning and highlight operational differences for cross border EV travel.

United KingdomFrance16 Sep 2026Source

Policy & regulation

The UK Government will reduce domestic electricity VAT from 5% to 0% starting 1 October, benefiting electric vehicle owners who charge at home. David Martell, CEO of home charger company Andersen EV, estimates average EV drivers will save £20 to £25 annually on charging, with higher mileage drivers saving £35 to £40. Carwow calculates that charging a 100 kWh battery will drop from £26.11 to £24.87, a saving of £1.24 per charge.

Why it matters: The VAT cut improves the business case for residential charge point installations by lowering running costs for end users, potentially accelerating home charger demand. CPOs and installers serving the domestic market can use the savings as a sales argument when pitching to households considering EV adoption.

Andy BurnhamUnited Kingdom16 Sep 2026Source