Daily EV news · UK · 6 November 2026
EV Charging
UK public EV charging network lacks specific cyber security measures, DfT documents show
The i Paper reports that Britain's public network of 125,000 charging points has no uniform cyber security measures, according to documents published by the Department for Transport. Around 1.4 million home chargers must already meet security requirements in legislation, though experts say vulnerabilities remain. DfT officials warned of "direct attacks on charge points" that could be "manipulated or misused to compromise other parts of the charging network", and Hong Kong Polytechnic University research found that manipulating charging navigation systems could redirect large numbers of vehicles to a single station.
Why it matters
The gap in public network security rules points to possible future regulatory requirements that CPOs and hardware suppliers would need to meet, and buyers may start asking for cyber resilience evidence in tenders. Operators with exposed back office or navigation integrations should review their risk now.
Hampshire electrician installs home EV charger at terraced house with no driveway after homeowner secures permissions
A Hampshire-based electrician from SOTA Electrical documented in a YouTube video the installation of an untethered charger at a terraced home with no off-street parking on a quiet private estate. The homeowner obtained permission from the estate management company, which pointed to Hampshire County Council's advice for households charging without a driveway, and the electrician consulted his insurer and had a signed acknowledgment of the homeowner's responsibilities. His scope covered installing, testing and certifying the fixed equipment, with nothing supplied or installed across the footpath, and the cable run had to pass through a downstairs toilet and hallway without damaging pipes. This was reported by The Cool Down.
Why it matters
It shows how installers are managing liability on kerbside and no-driveway charging, with landlord or estate consent, insurer clarity and written responsibility splits becoming the gating items. For CPOs and procurement teams, it points to demand from homes without off-street parking that still depends on clear permissions and defined boundaries of responsibility.
Zest named North of England's fastest-growing business in 2026 UK Fast Growth Index
EV charge-point operator Zest topped the 2026 UK Fast Growth Index for the North of England, with turnover growing by 1548% from 2023 to 2025, making it the seventh-fastest growing business in the UK overall. Leasing broker FleetEV ranked 17th overall with growth of 794.9% over the same period, while Carmoola ranked 33rd with 515%. Zest CEO Robin Heap said the growth reflects partnerships with local authorities, brands and destinations.
Why it matters
Zest's rapid expansion, built on partnerships with local authorities, brands and destinations, marks it as a fast-scaling rival for site hosts and tenders. The turnover figures are a recognition ranking rather than a measure of network size or profitability, so they should be read alongside operational data when assessing competitors.
London ranked easiest region to run an EV fleet, North East ranked hardest
Asset finance provider Anglo Scottish scored London 75.5 out of 100, citing its strong public charger network, the ULEZ, and a high density of company registered electric cars and logistics businesses. The North East scored 11.1, with 150 public chargers per 100,000 residents against London's 345, and less than half the number of company registered EVs per 100,000 residents. The East of England placed second on 49.8, followed by the West Midlands on 48.9, Scotland on 48.1 (232 chargers per 100,000 residents, the highest outside London) and the South East on 46.8.
Why it matters
The gap between London and the rest of the country shows where public charging supply is thin relative to fleet demand, which is useful for CPOs deciding where to site and funders weighing regional rollout. Fleet operators outside London may need to rely more on depot charging, which shapes the opportunities for installers and hardware suppliers.
Electric Vehicles
Skoda launches the Peaq, its largest and most luxurious electric seven-seat SUV, from £51,980
Skoda has introduced the all-new Peaq, a seven-seat electric SUV that is the largest vehicle the brand has produced. It measures almost five metres long, 1.7 metres tall and just over 1.8 metres wide, with more than 2.9 metres between the front and rear wheels. Prices start from £51,980, which the article says undercuts many direct electric seven-seat rivals.
Why it matters
A larger, lower priced electric seven-seater aimed at families widens the pool of UK drivers moving to EVs, including those who rely on public and destination charging. CPOs and site planners may want to consider bay sizing and access for bigger vehicles as models of this size become more common.
Chinese brands bring 5m-long '9 series' SUVs to Europe, aiming at Range Rover and German premium rivals
BYD, Freelander, iCaur, Jetour and Zeekr have decided to sell 5m-long SUVs in Europe, a tiny segment dominated by a handful of entrenched premium brands. The piece notes more than 20 of these '9 series' models on sale in China, most launched within the past year, typically as range-extender EVs with 50kWh-plus batteries, an 800V architecture for ultra-rapid charging, air suspension and sub-5.0sec 0 to 62mph times. The article frames the push as exporting overcapacity rather than a targeted strategy.
Why it matters
800V architectures on large, high-end vehicles point to growing demand for ultra-rapid charging capability at premium destinations and on key routes. Procurement teams and CPOs should watch how many of these models reach the UK, and how many are range-extender hybrids rather than pure battery EVs, when forecasting high-power charger utilisation.
Policy & Market
Great Britain to adopt Euro 7 standard, with EU and UNECE type approvals accepted and battery durability minimums set
The UK Department for Transport has confirmed that Great Britain will adopt Euro 7, with no separate GB approval process, so EU and UNECE type approvals will apply and models can be sold in both markets without extra testing. The rules cover brake particle limits and phased tyre wear limits, and set minimum battery capacity retention for battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars: at least 80% after five years or 100,000 km, and 72% after eight years or 160,000 km. The details were reported on 6 November 2026 in a newswire piece by Charles Morris.
Why it matters
Aligning with EU approvals keeps vehicle supply into Great Britain consistent with the EU, and the battery retention floors should give fleet buyers and CPOs firmer ground for assessing the long-term performance of the vehicles using their sites. Anyone modelling charging demand and asset lifetimes should watch how the capacity requirements are enforced.