Daily EV news · UK · 21 September 2026
EV Charging
Arnold Clark Charge opens six ultra-rapid chargers at Huddersfield site, bringing network to 63 locations
Arnold Clark Charge has installed six public ultra-rapid EV chargers at its Leeds Road branch in Huddersfield, priced at 55p per kWh. The site is the 63rd location in the Arnold Clark Charge network, part of the automotive group's ongoing investment in EV infrastructure across the UK. Payments are accepted via the Arnold Clark app, roaming partners or contactless at the chargers.
Why it matters
The expansion demonstrates continued rollout momentum from a major automotive retailer entering the public charging market, with competitive pricing that may influence local tariff benchmarks. Procurement teams evaluating dealership-led charging models can reference the 63-site network scale and multi-payment integration as a deployment template.
RAW Charging opens 22-bay Wolverhampton hub with free charging weekend
RAW Charging has opened a 22-bay electric vehicle charging hub at Bentley Bridge Leisure Park in Wolverhampton, offering free charging on 22nd and 23rd September for drivers who sign up to RAW Rewards. The site comprises 16 ultra-rapid chargers, four AC bays and two DC rapid units. CEO Jason Simpson said the hub brings speed, reliability and convenience to one of the region's most visited retail and leisure destinations.
Why it matters
The 22-bay deployment at a high-footfall leisure park signals continued rollout momentum for RAW Charging and highlights the use of promotional incentives to drive customer acquisition at new hubs. The mix of ultra-rapid, rapid and AC chargers reflects a tiered approach to serving different dwell times and vehicle types.
Policy & Market
UK EV driver reports Octopus Energy billed afternoon charge at peak rate despite off-peak scheduling
A UK electric vehicle owner has reported that Octopus Energy scheduled a multi-hour afternoon charging session at the advertised 8p per kWh off-peak rate, but subsequently billed most of the electricity consumed during that period at the peak rate instead. The driver, posting on the r/OctopusEnergy forum, said home battery management software Predbat also detected the off-peak signal during the same window. Other users suggested the discrepancy between app scheduling and actual billing may not be an isolated case.
Why it matters
Time-of-use tariffs are a key commercial driver for EV adoption and home charging infrastructure, so billing errors that negate advertised savings undermine customer confidence in smart charging propositions. For charge point operators and energy suppliers bundling tariffs with hardware, reliable metering and billing accuracy are essential to maintaining the business case for managed charging services.