EVA England

Do you have an enthusiasm for electric vehicles? EVA England is looking for a CEO to join our small and dynamic team and lead our mission of supporting and empowering EV drivers across England! As our first CEO steps down, we are looking for a replacement to continue to shape and grow the organisation. This role is key for the next phase of our organisation in making EVA England a vibrant membership organisation that is self-sustaining through membership and income generation. This is an ideal role for an experienced professional looking to grow a not-for-profit organisation. As CEO, you will be responsible for the overall success of EVA England and for making operational and managerial decisions. In addition to the overall success of our not-for-profit organisation, the CEO is responsible for leading the development and execution of sustainable long- and medium-term policy and financial strategies to achieve EVA England’s goals. A strong policy background will be needed to maintain our position as a trusted and knowledgeable voice, as well as a campaigning background with strong communication skills and experience of media to continue to push for changes in regulation and legislation. If you’re ready to steer EVA England into its next chapter and help shape the future of EV driving in England, we’d love to hear from you! For more details about the role and how to apply, head to our website: https://lnkd.in/e7g4gm57

As many have noted, November 24th marks the implementation of the new Charge Point regulations. But why are these changes so crucial? Today was a typical Sunday for me — visiting a friend and attending an EV community event on behalf of EVA England (https://lnkd.in/ePqadtua). Tates Cars kindly lent me a Hyundai Motor UK Ioniq 5N for the day (I had my eye on the Kia UK Limited EV3, but it was unavailable). With Storm Bert in full swing, it was a different test for the 650BHP Ioniq and its Pirelli P Zero tires, but it performed beautifully! My first stop was to see my friend Andrew (https://lnkd.in/e6HtaXFK). He couldn't resist filming a quick video showcasing the Ioniq 5N. During our chat, we discussed a local charger that has been out of order for a year (https://lnkd.in/e6cW8xxp) — an unfortunate example of a "zombie" charger. It's visible but non-functional, frustrating users and fueling skepticism about charging reliability. In stark contrast, I visited the new Stevenage GRIDSERVE Forecourt today, which offers possibly the best charging experience available. With multiple high-speed chargers (the Ioniq peaked at 177kW!), on-site staff, canopies, accessible spaces, and amenities like Costa Coffee and an Amazon Little Fresh shop, it truly sets the standard. Even the out-of-order charger was clearly marked and scheduled for repair. We need to build confidence in our charging infrastructure, and the Charge Point Regulations that EVA England has championed will help ensure that EV drivers feel secure moving forward. I'm looking forward to seeing how these regulations unfold in the coming weeks and how Charge Point Operators (CPOs) adapt to meet our charging needs! Quick shout out to Oli Kirk, Rob Shaw and Gary Comerford for making the afternoon so enjoyable. EVA England - Victoria Edmonds - Gill Nowell - Dhara Vyas - Lauren Pamma - Aseer Khalid - Sandrine Vaconnet ChargeUK - Vicky Read - Chris Pateman-Jones REA - Matthew Adams - Mark Constable GRIDSERVE - Laura Hardy - Rebecca Trebble - ⚡ Sam Clarke ⚡ - Toddington Harper Alec Peachey Ben Kilbey

The ambition of the ZEV mandate must be upheld, 14 NGOs, think tanks and campaign groups have told the Government. In a letter today, the groups call for no backtracking on the regulation, which is one of the UK’s single biggest carbon saving measures. The law has boosted the EV supply in the UK ahead of Europe and helped bring down prices for consumers. But the current uncertainty over the future of the mandate is putting investments at risk, particularly in the charging sector, they say. The current flexibilities provided to the car industry are enough. The Government should instead pursue targeted policies to boost public confidence and demand for EVs, the groups write. Read the letter signed by T&E UK, Greenpeace, EVA England, New AutoMotive, Electric Vehicles UK, FairCharge, Campaign for Better Transport, Green Alliance, Clean Cities, Social Market Foundation, Friends of the Earth, Climate Group, Onward and ClientEarth. https://lnkd.in/emxguR7A

The latest budget brought a mix of news for electric vehicle owners, from changes in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) to a much-needed extension of Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) rates. 🚗💰 Want to know how these will affect your costs and what's ahead for EVs in the UK? 👉 Dive into our latest blog for a full breakdown: https://lnkd.in/g2cbEpGW

⚡This spooky season, help us track down those lurking Zombie Chargers, the charge points that haunt the EV world by sitting idle and inactive for weeks, months, or worse! 🧟 💀 With new public charge point regulations next month, requiring 99% uptime, we're calling on the EV community to help track down these "undead" chargers and ensure they don’t scare off drivers who rely on the public network. ⚡How to join the hunt: - Spot any charge points in your area that seem to be off or inactive for long periods - Snap a pic of these Zombie Chargers and note their location - Send us a DM or contact us via our website. We’ll build a list to help revive, replace, or remove these haunted chargers and make way for reliable solutions. More details here: https://lnkd.in/eQJyasTV Happy haunting! 🎃 🔌

⚡️ EV drivers continue to be overwhelmingly positive about electric vehicle switch   Our landmark survey of over 1,700 electric vehicle drivers finds that 9 in 10 EV drivers are not returning to petrol and feel positive about their charging experience. 🚗   Today, we’ve published the findings of the 2024 edition of our EV driver survey, the largest of its kind, covering EV drivers’ experiences, charging habits, and consumer confidence: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekW99Rmq   #ElectricVehicles #EVs #SurveyReport #TheGreatEVChargingReport #SustainableTransport #DriveTheChange James Court Warren Ryan Philips Victoria Edmonds Dhara Vyas Lauren Pamma Aseer Khalid

We are delighted to be supporting Transport + Energy Forum, who have just launched their agenda.   The conference on 21 November at Warwick Conferences features a variety of session formats, including keynote presentations, panel discussions, TED style talks, an Oxford debate, Conversations with Councils round tables, trade association takeover panel and built-in networking breaks. The networking opportunities give delegates the chance to meet industry leaders and with 60 local authorities attending, it’s a unique opportunity to get in front of some key stakeholders and influencers.   Discover the agenda: https://lnkd.in/eYwbnvnb   #transportenergyevent #transportenergyawards Transport + Energy Alec Peachey James Court

Most petrol car drivers score just 2 out of 10 for EV knowledge Polling of petrol car drivers by YouGov for the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found a ‘poor’ level of knowledge of electric cars. When asked if 10 separate statements about electric vehicles (EVs) were true or false, more than half (57%) of petrol/diesel cars drivers got just 2 or less out of ten correct, with 90% scoring just five or less out of ten. Around a quarter (23%) got none correct. This is affecting drivers’ car choices, with people displaying a poor understanding of EVs being less likely to want their next car to be an EV. Drivers who scored two or less out of 10 were 11 times less likely to want their next car to be an EV than those who scored eight or more out of 10. Read the full story on the Transport + Energy website: https://lnkd.in/eY8BXpv9 Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, Colin Walker FairCharge, Quentin Willson, Ben Kilbey EVA England, James Court, Warren Ryan Philips, Gill Nowell, Sandrine Vaconnet The AA, Edmund V King OBE, Clive Willcocks, Kirsty Pendleton ChargeUK, REA, Stop Burning Stuff, FullyCharged.SHOW & Everything Electric, Euan McTurk, Lorna McAtear, Matthew Adams, Vicky Read

⚡ We're thrilled to announce our partnership with GoPlugable EV Charging , a community-powered EV charging network that connects EV drivers with local accessible charging stations at homes and businesses. Their mission is to develop the world’s largest EV charging network by 2025, ensuring accessible, everywhere charging options for everyone. Our partnership with GoPlugable is another step forward in our mission to promote electric vehicle adoption in England. GoPlugable has already proven its popularity in Northern Ireland, where it has been hailed as the 'Airbnb' for EV charging. Now, they are excited to bring their successful model to England, making it easier than ever for EV drivers to find and use charging stations.   EVA England members will now receive an exclusive £10 welcome credit when they sign up as a host or chargee. 👉 Visit our website for more details: https://lnkd.in/dhXetE64 James Court Warren Ryan Philips Gill Nowell Dhara Vyas Victoria Edmonds Lauren Pamma Aseer Khalid Transport + Energy #evcharging #GoPlugable #ev #electricvehicles

Still a lot of work needed to reassure drivers, and combat the misinformation about EV. Data and surveys are a great way of doing this, so don’t forget to fill out our survey. https://lnkd.in/eJawsWiC https://lnkd.in/eb4tRmW7