Iveco has revealed the world’s first road‑ready electric van that can charge wirelessly, both when parked and while driving. The new version of the Iveco eDaily has been fitted with technology that allows it to receive power from charging coils installed beneath the road surface, removing the need to plug in with a cable. The van has been developed for use on the A35 Brebemi motorway in northern Italy, where charging infrastructure has been built directly into the road. As th

The UK’s electric vehicle charging network has reached a major milestone, with new analysis from the Department for Transport (DfT) suggesting there are now more public EV chargers than petrol and diesel fuel pumps nationwide. According to the DfT, there were over 116,000 publicly available EV chargers across the UK at the start of 2026. By comparison, the department estimates there are around 61,000 fuel pumps, based on the number of petrol stations and average fuelling posi

The UK government has announced a significant increase to home and workplace electric vehicle (EV) charge point grants, a move designed to make EV adoption easier and more affordable for businesses, fleet operators and employees. From 1 April 2026, the maximum grant available for installing an EV charge point at home or work will rise from £350 to up to £500 per socket, covering almost half the cost of a typical installation. The enhanced support will be available until March

Octopus Energy has launched a new service designed to make it easier for businesses to move their fleets over to electric vehicles, as more companies look to cut emissions and manage rising fuel costs. Called Octopus Fleet , the new offering brings together charging, payments and energy solutions in one place, aiming to remove some of the practical barriers that often slow down fleet electrification. The service is aimed at businesses at all stages of the transition, from tho