Hubsta Magazine Winter 2020

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FORMULA E & EXTREME E JOIN FORCES

HUBSTA JOINS ELECTRIC JUICE NETWORK

EV MARKET - WHATS HAPPENED

3 Guest Editor Lyndsey Hetherington Associate Consultant - EV Charging Solutions Elmtronics Limited

HAVE YOU EVER DRIVEN AN ELECTRIC CAR? As the government moves to bring forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030, there’s no denying the news has caused a storm within the media. An influx of negative comments such as: ‘What happens when your battery goes flat on the motorway after being stuck in a traffic jam or stuck in snow overnight?’

Wouldn’t this be the same in a petrol or diesel car? How much range is really lost over night? A couple of miles?…I have never had an issue with my Nissan LEAF. ‘How many electric car charging points do you see on your travels?

I drive 300 miles a week and I have seen only one.’

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Ecotricity’s Electric Highway network has rapid chargepoints at just about every motorway service station in the UK…if you’re not looking for chargepoints you’re very unlikely to notice them. A great tool to find chargepoints in any area is an app called Zap-Map.

‘Hope the government are going to buy me this new car because I can’t afford a new one anytime soon!’

Its no denying that electric cars carry a hefty price tag…what about looking into the used market? I bought a four-year-old Nissan LEAF, with very low mileage and full battery health. I have recently been told by the garage that the car is now in ‘positive equity’... Not something you hear of with petrol or diesel car’s.

‘The range isn’t good enough!’

How many miles do you actually drive per day? A figure that I believe, gets hugely over estimated. I like to rely on my home chargepoint in the main but can also get away with just charging at work through the week and that’s with a 35 mile commute every day!

At present, we can see manufacturers are fully invested in a zero emissions future, with some 60 plug-in models now on the market and 34 more coming in 2020, the range of the vehicles are ever-increasing.

Misconceptions of electric vehicles can be frustrating.

Why do we still have these negative opinions of electric cars?

We still have our work cut out in educating and advising people with the true facts of driving electric. That is why every single member of our team, drives either a fully electric or plug-in hybrid car. A great follow on LinkedIn is our Sales Director, Simon Tate, who documents his real-life journey, travelling throughout the UK, in a fully electric Telsa. The good, the bad…and the ugly, which you usually get a laugh at!

We encourage everyone to get behind the wheel of an electric car, feel the comfort, test the speed and experience the torque and I can 100% guarantee, it will sway the opinions of the most enthusiastic of petrol heads.

Throughout the year, we will be attending and hosting a range of events, giving you the chance to jump behind the wheel, of not only high-spec Tesla’s and Jaguar’s, but also more affordable electric cars such as the new Peugeot and Mini, which can give the most expensive of models, a real run for their money.

Going into 2020, my one piece of advice would be to go and test drive an electric car and then decide!

We hope you enjoy the magazine and the topics we have covered, if you would like to feature in this magazine or have any suggestions we would love to hear from you. Email us at info@hubsta.co.uk

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CONTENTS

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Electric vehicles saving lives today

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Formula E & Extreme E join forces

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Top commercial vehicles for 2020

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22 of the biggest EVs on sale this year

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Hubsta joins Electric Juice network

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Zap-Map launches Zappay

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EV’s hit 18.5% market share

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EV market latest statistics

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BIK boost for EVs

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East Devon clean up with new EV vans

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Audi e-tron review

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Telsa celebrates 20,000th supercharger

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CNG energy partner with Elmtronics

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES ARE NOT JUST THE MOVEMENT INTO THE FUTURE, THEY ARE SAVING LIVES TODAY.

Electric vehicles can charge up at home, at work, while you are at the store.

A few things we know about EVs and how you can make your future electric.

As more electric vehicles hit the market and are used more broadly, new recharging solutions — including adding more public charging locations in shopping centres, parking garages, and workplaces — will be required for people and businesses without the same access at home.

Electric vehicles now include cars, transit buses, trucks of all sizes, and even big-rig tractor-trailers that are at least powered by electricity.

Electric vehicles fall into three main categories: o Battery electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in a battery pack. o Plug-in hybrids combine a gasoline or diesel engine with an electric motor and large rechargeable battery. o Fuel cell vehicles split electrons from hydrogen molecules to produce electricity to run the motor.

Electric vehicles are saving the climate, our lives. Here is how.

One of the largest sources of climate pollution is carbon monoxide. Emissions from cars and trucks are not only bad for our planet they are bad for our health. Air pollutants from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles cause asthma, bronchitis, cancer, and premature death.

The long-term health impacts of localised air pollution last a lifetime, with the effects borne out in asthma attacks, lung damage, and heart conditions.

As the COVID-19 pandemic — a respiratory disease — continues to spread, it is becoming more evident now to make the change!

Electric vehicles have a smaller carbon footprint than petrol-powered cars, no matter

where your electricity comes from.

The electricity that charges and fuels batteryelectric and plug-in hybrid vehicles come from power grids, which rely on a range of sources — from fossil fuels to clean renewable energy.

Energy grids can vary, which means that the carbon footprint of driving an electric vehicle ranges depending on the source of its electricity.

The very good news? Because electric vehicles are more efficient in converting energy to power cars and trucks, electricity across the board is cleaner and cheaper as a fuel for vehicles, even when that electricity comes from the dirtiest grid.

Throughout their entire lifetime, electric cars are better for the climate.

In the manufacturing process, electric vehicles will produce more global warming emissions than the average petrol vehicle, because electric cars’ large lithium-ion batteries need a lot of materials and energy to build. (For example, manufacturing a mid-sized electric car with an 84-mile range, results in 15% more emissions.)

Yet, once the vehicles get on the road, it is a whole different energy story.

Electric vehicles make up for their higher manufacturing emissions within, at most, eighteen months of driving — and continue to outperform petrol cars until the end of their lives.

One advantage of electric vehicles is that many can be recharged wherever they make their home, whether that is your home or a bus station. This makes electric vehicles a good solution for truck and bus fleets that return regularly to a central depot or yard.

Workplace charging is one key element of democratising access to electric cars, and we need to move if we are going to meet this challenge. Electric utilities have a big role to play.

From cars to buses to trucks, electric vehicles are transforming how we move goods and ourselves, cleaning up our air and climate — and your voice can help advance the electric wave.

Urge your city to invest in electric buses, trucks, and charging infrastructure. Speak with your local elected officials and write lettersto-the-editors.

If you (or your friends) are in the market for a car, buy electric. Check if your local utility offers rebates or other incentives for installing electric vehicle charging stations at your home.

Enlighten your friends. Encourage your friends to find out how much carbon pollution they could save by going electric.

Source: https://earthjustice.org/

You can help make the future electric (even if you are car-free).

‘Educating consumers is a major part of driving the future forward.’

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FORMULA E MAKES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN EXTREME E - ON A SHARED MISSION TO COUNTERACT CLIMATE CHANGE Formula E has today announced earlier this month that it has become a minority shareholder in Extreme E - the radical new off-road motorsport, which will see electric SUVs competing in remote ecosystems around the world.

They have been united to tackle the current climate change by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles. The first race of the 2020/21 Formula E World Championship will take place in Santiago in January. Extreme E’s first season will kick off in Saudi Arabia in March.

The Extreme E races will be staged in extreme environments around the world which have already been damaged or affected by climate and environmental issues.

To minimize local impact, they will not be open to live spectators, but fans will be invited to follow the action on live TV. Formula E and Extreme E come together ahead of a momentous year for both series, with the debut of the 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship taking place in Santiago on January 16 and 17, 2021 just before the start of Extreme E’s first season, which kicks-off in Saudi Arabia on March 21.

Jamie Reigle, Chief Executive Officer of Formula E; Board Director of Extreme E, said: “Formula E and Extreme E stand out as sports founded with purpose. As we both race for better futures, a strategic partnership with Extreme E is a natural progression for Formula E. We are join-

ing forces in our fight against climate change, while each continuing on our independent and complementary sporting paths. It’s an honour for me to be invited to join Extreme E’s Board of Directors and I’m committed to delivering the greatest impact for both businesses as we light up the world with the transformative power of electric racing.”

Alejandro Agag, Chief Executive Officer of Extreme E; Founder and Chairman of Formula E, said: “It has always been my intention to have Formula E and Extreme E working closely together, spreading the message of electrification, environment and equality. The two series are very different but have a shared purpose as they fight alongside one another to counteract climate change. I’d like to welcome Jamie to the Board of Extreme E and look forward to continuing our work together, this time to capture the momentum and maximise the potential of Extreme E.” Formula E was advised by David Beech and his team at DLA Piper, while Extreme E worked closely on the investment with Alison Gilson and her team at Shoosmiths.

Source: Ectreme E

Source: Extreme E

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TOP COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FOR 2020!

MAN eTruck

Tesla Semi

The e-truck for medium and heavy-duty distribution traffic can be configured as a refrigerated vehicle with either a swap body or beverage body.

The all-electric MAN eTGM distribution vehicle is offered in a three-axle 6x2-4 chassis configuration as a 26-tonner with a steerable and liftable trailing axle and four-corner air suspension. The electric distribution vehicle is powered by a 264 kW electric motor, developing a maximum torque of 3,100 Nm. Auxiliary units such as power steering, air compressors and the air-conditioning system are operated electrically and controlled as required by the energy management system and are thus energy-saving.

Chanje’s V8100s

Given Tesla’s leadership with EVs, it’s no surprise the company is at the forefront of replacing dieselguzzling, long-haul big rigs with all-electric, heavyduty semi-trucks. Tesla first announced the Tesla Semi in 2017 and said production would begin in early 2019.

There are two Tesla Semis: one with a 300-mile range and one with a 500 - to 600 mile range. According to the company, the expected base prices for those trucks are $150,000 and $180,000, respectively. (To put that into perspective, a typical Class 8 diesel day-

The company’s nearly 30-foot long V8100 electric medium-duty panel van can carry a 3-ton payload. What’s more, the van’s lithium-ion battery pack holds enough charge for a 150-mile range. According to the company, that’s more than double the number of miles the majority of commercial delivery vans drive in a day.

uck can maintain that 60- mph speed while travelling up a 5% grade.

Rivian Rivian made headlines in September when Amazon (one of its investors) announced its plans to purchase 100,000 of the automotive start-up’s all-electric delivery trucks. It was a huge, China scale order, geared toward helping Amazon reach its 2040 netzero carbon goal. Fulfilling that order, however, will be challenging.

Chanje’s V8100s are already on the roads. In 2018, Ryder System announced it would buy 900 of Chanje’s Class 5 electric vans to lease to FedEx. Later, the delivery and logistics company said it would buy an additional 100 of the all-electric trucks (all of FedEx’s 1,000 Chanje V8100s will operate in California), and Ryder ordered 500.

Scania Trucks

cab starts at roughly $120,000.) The company also says the Tesla Semi will have a two-year payback period. That’s taking into consideration fuel savings and the fact that the Tesla Semi will have fewer systems to maintain compared to diesel vehicles.

Scania, the heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched its first fully electric truck range. With a range of up to 250 kilometres, the vehicles are capable of a full day’s operation before returning to base for overnight charging.

The trucks are offered with either a 165 kWh or 300 kWh battery pack to power its 230kW electric motor.

Five batteries are used for 165 kWh and nine batteries for 300 kWh. In 300kWh format, a range of up to 250 kilometres can be achieved on a single charge.

The trucks also come with a Combined Charging System (CCS) connector to charge the vehicle directly from the electric grid. With 130kW of charging, the five battery packs can be charged in less than 55 minutes.

The company expects to have 10,000 Rivian delivery vehicles on the road by 2022, and Rivian said that all 100,000 electric delivery trucks will be in service by 2023 (it remains unclear whether those vehicles will operate in the United States and/or globally).

Expect a typical van set-up, with sliding side doors and rear access, too, although the taxi’s tight turning circle could be retained to help the LEVC van in the urban areas it will be designed to tackle.

LEVC is estimating a range in excess of 100 miles from a full charge of the van, while the new model will also meet the same stringent durability tests that LEVC puts its taxi through.

LEVC Van

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Volvo Trucks

22 OF THE BIGGEST CARS GO ON SALE THIS YEAR! Registrations are up year-on-year and a host of new models have been launched, including models from Audi, Mercedes and MG. This pattern is set to continue into 2020/21, with a host of new all-electric models from established car makers and relatively new firms being launched.

Audi Q4 e-tron

Volvo Trucks has developed a zero-emission truck called the VNR Electric that is intended for regional use in North America. The company reportedly began highway road tests in 2019; with commercial production and sales during 2020.

However, like other companies, Volvo plans to offer month-to-month lease agreements that will include insurance and maintenance. Additionally, Volvo said it will lease out charging installation and necessary infrastructure improvements for its trucks.

Volvo has yet to announce the VNR Electric’s range, and it’s waiting to announce the price for each vehicle.

Arrival Van We’ve re-thought commercial cargo vehicles.

Designed using a modular architecture, the Arrival Van can be configured based on battery capacity, height, length, and load space – tailored to specific commercial requirements.

Engineered for efficiency The Arrival Van has been engineered to maximise space, for best-in-class payload and volume capacity.

Each van carries more for less, reducing fleet and depot size. In addition, Arrival’s digital ecosystem enhances performance – calculating energy usage, range and vehicle efficiency based on load.

Audi says the Sportback will offer a sportier drive from its 335bhp twin-motor setup, with a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds and a range of 240 mile. It will come as standard with adaptive sports suspension and a bespoke seven-mode drive select system.

First deliveries are due in the second quarter of 2020 and Audi says that by 2025 it will have 20 allelectric models in the e-tron portfolio.

BMW i4

As the name suggests, the Q4 e-tron will be a mid-sized SUV, slotting in between the Q3 and Q5 ICE models. It will be based on the VW Group’s EV-specific MEB platform and feature twin-motor, four-wheel-drive powertrain with an estimated 300bhp. The 82kWh battery should give a range of 280 miles.

Audi e-tron Sportsback

The BMW i4 is an all-electric four-door fastback styled sedan under development

by German automobile manufacturer BMW, marketed as a four-door coupé with sales commencing in 2021.

It was first unveiled as a concept car named i Vision Dynamics at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Based on the existing hatchback platform and with only subtle design cues to identify it as different, the Oxford-built Mini Electric will hit the streets in March 2020. Priced from £24,400 it uses a 32.6kWh battery pack with a 144-mile range and features a 181bhp motor driving the front wheels. Mini says it offers an even more go-kart-like drive than the standard car thanks to a lower centre of gravity and bespoke suspension.

Mini Electric

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DS3 Crossback E-Tense

Porsche Taycan The luxury branch of the PSA group is getting in on the EV action earier this year with the E-Tense version of its striking DS3 Crossback. Using the same underpinnings as the electric Peugeot 208, 2008 and Vauxhall Corsa, it’s a 134bhp, 206mile compact SUV with a premium twist and a £30,000 price tag.

Ford has split opinion with its decision to use the Mustang name for its new EV but the car itself is intriguing. A five-seat, fourdoor SUV, it will come with a choice of power and drive options. Entry level cars will have a 75kWh battery, 333bhp and rear-wheel drive, with around 280 miles of range. A 99kWh battery increases that to 370 miles on the WLTP cycle and both battery options will also be available with four-wheel-drive.

Shortly after launch. A high-performance Mustang Mach-E GT will join the line-up with 458bhp, 612lb/ft and a sub-five second 0-62mph time.

Honda E

Ford Mustang Mach-e

Peugeot e-208 Peugeot’s all-new supermini is also the brand’s first pure EV, with an all-electric version on offer alongside conventionally fuelled models.

On the surface there are only a few design hints that it’s different but underneath, a 50kWh battery and 134bhp electric motor give it its power and a 211-mile range. Order books are already open, with pricing starting at £25,050.

Honda’s cutesy concept car stole the show in Frankfurt in 2017, with press and the public clamouring for a production version.

Peugeot e-2008

The design has been toned down a little but the urban EV still looks fantastic and promises 136 miles of range from its 35.5 kWh. The rearwheel-drive, single-motor city car will cost from £26,160 when it arrives in early summer, with a choice of 134bhp or 152bhp outputs.

This is the new Skoda Enyaq iV. It is the first Skoda model to base itself upon the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, and if that is of no interest to you, know this: it’s a brand new fully-electric SUV that promises a range of up to 316 miles.

In the UK, you’ll be able to choose from either ‘60’ or ‘80’ badged cars: the former employing a 62kWh battery pack and 132kW motor (176bhp), the latter an 82kWh battery and 150kW (200bhp) motor.

It’s the legendary German sports car maker’s first EV and Porsche insists that while it’s a largish four-seat saloon, it has the brand’s famed driver engagement. It certainly has the performance with between 523bhp and 751bhp depending on the model and battery setup chosen. The combination of different twin-motor and battery setups also give the Taycan 0-62mph times of 2.8 to 4 seconds and a range between 206 and 279 miles.

Skoda Enyaq iV

Pininfarina is usually associated with car design rather than manufacture but the Battista represents a new direction for it and a different world from most of the cars on this list. A motor at each wheel produce a combined 1874bhp and 1696lb/ft of torque to get this all-electric hypercar from 0-62mph in “under 2 seconds”, according to the car maker, while a 120kWh battery should offer around 300 miles of range.

It’s an ultra-high performance, ultra-luxurious machine and will be limited to just 150 examples worldwide, priced somewhere in the region of £2 million.

Next in line for the all-electric treatment after the 208 is Peugeot’s 2008 SUV. The all-new version of the B-segment crossover arrived earlier this year as both a conventionally fuelled and pure EV model. Early e-2008s will be high-end models starting at £32,000, with cheaper trims to follow.

It uses the same 134bhp/50kWh motor and battery as the e-208, offering 193 miles of range and up to 100kW DC rapid charging.

Pininfarina Battista

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Polestar started as Volvo’s tuning arm but has now been spun off into a standalone, all-electric brand. After the ultra-exclusive and expensive Polestar 1 coupe, 2020’s Polestar 2 is its first mainstream model. Set to cost around £49,000 the four-wheel-drive fastback will pack 402bhp, 487lb/ft and have a 0-62mph time of 4.7 seconds. It will be dripping with the latest tech and Polestar are aiming for a WLTP range of 311 miles from its 78kWh battery.

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Polestar 2

At the end of 2019 we saw the launch of an allnew Vauxhall Corsa. Initial models will be petrol or diesel powered but early next year will see the arrival of the all-electric Corsa-e. Using the same platform and drivetrain as the Peugeot e-208, the electric supermini will offer up to 205 miles of range from its 50kWh battery, with 135bhp and a 0-62mph time of just 7.6 seconds.

Volkswagen e-Up Rivian R1T

The Mii Electric is Seat’s first EV, with first deliveries in the first quarter of 2020. Using the same platform and drivetrain as the Skoda Citigoe iV and VW e-up, it offers 82bhp, a WLTP range of 161 miles and 40kW DC rapid charging. Order books are open now for the Mii Electric, priced from £19,300 including the Government’s plug-in car grant.

All eyes have recently been on Elon Musk’s metal doorstop Cybertruck, but the Rivian R1T is looking to steal its thunder by being the first electric pick-up to market. Production started late into this year, the R1T boasts some ridiculous figures. Rivian says it will offer up to 750bhp, a sub-three-second 0-60 time and yet still offer 400 miles on a charge from a 180kWh battery.

Seat Mii Electric

Another model based on an existing car, the XC40 is Volvo’s first all-electric car on its march towards full electrification of its range. The compact SUV will share the electric drivetrain of the Polestar 2, meaning a 402bhp, twinmotor setup but Volvo expect it to have a range of 249 miles under WLTP testing.

Seat el-Born

Tesla Model Y

Skoda’s first pure EV sits alongside the Seat Mii electric and Volkswagen e-Up as one of a trio of all-electric city cars. The compact five-door hatchback features an 82bhp motor powered by a 36.8kWh battery and Skoda reports a 165-mile WLTP range and sprightly 0-62mph time of 7.6 seconds.

The Tesla Model Y will come in three configurations, tailored for high performance or long-range abilities. The quickest dual-motor model will hit 60mph in 3.5 seconds and its battery will last for around 298 miles, while the single-motor two-wheel drive version takes two seconds longer to 60mph but should cover 336 miles.

Skoda Citigoe iV

The ID3 is quite possibly VW’s biggest model since the original Golf. Labelled the EV for everybody, it’s a Golf-sized hatchback based on the same MEB platform as Seat’s El-Born.

VW will offer the ID3 with the choice of three battery sizes with two power outputs from its rear-mounted electric motor. The entry-level gets a 45kWh battery with claimed range of 205 miles and 148bhp; next-up is the 201bhp, 58kWh with a range of 260 miles; followed by the range-topping 77kWh battery, which also delivers 201bhp, but increases the range to 341 miles.

Vauxhall Corsa-e

The third member of the VW Group’s city car triumvirate. The Up was actually the first of the three to get an electric option but it’s been significantly upgraded for tslaes this year. Like the Seat Mii Electric and Skoda Citigoe iV, the e-Up will come with an 82bhp electric motor, a WLTP range of 162 miles and 40kW DC rapid charging. There’s also a suggestion it could cost less than the old model.

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Seat’s family EV is the second car to use the VW Group’s new MEB platform after the VW ID3.

Despite some quite radical styling it’s a traditional five-door hatchback and will offer “up to” 201bhp and a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds. Its 62kWh battery should be good for up to 261 miles on a single charge.

Volkswagen ID3

Some are already open to order while others won't reach showrooms until much later in the year but here we've rounded up all the major EV models already announced.

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Elmtronics, the UK’s leading provider of EV charging points, has signed a major partnership with Octopus Energy to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the UK.

Its Hubsta intelligent network connects to more than 55,000 electric car charging points worldwide. It’s never been easier to charge an electric vehicle or manage EV charging using an app or fob.

As part of the new deal, Elmtronics’ Hubsta network will join forces with Octopus Energy’s Electric Juice brand – a new roaming service for EV charging.

Anthony Piggott, Technical Director of Elmtronics, said: “Our partnership with Octopus Energy is an important step towards helping people transition to a renewable energy future. It provides our customers with a greater level of service to keep them going on their electric journey. It’s also exciting to be able to support a network that will benefit our customers who are also using Octopus as an energy provider.”

The key partnership will make it easier for people to pay for and charge their electric vehicles on the road with no upfront payment.

HUBSTA NETWORK JOINS ELECTRIC JUICE NETWORK WITH OCTOPUS ENERGY Elmtronics are delighted to announce that Hubsta is one of the first partners to join Electric Juice – Octopus Energy, is the first energy company to launch ‘one network, one bill’ service for it’s EV customers.

Octopus Energy customers will use their Electric Juice network card to pay for the energy they use at home and on the road.

They will also use their Octopus Energy account number to pay for any charges via Char.gy, Osprey and other partners.

Customers will be able to tap ‘Pay with Octopus’ when activating their card at any participating chargepoint across the country.

Zoisa Walton of Octopus Energy’s Electric Juice Network, said: “Thanks to these new partnership agreements, users of the Electric Juice Network can now benefit from considerable cross-country coverage.

This gives them even more access to rapid charging across the UK, in addition to the networks already included with the network.

All this makes it easier than ever to pay for all your charges with one simple bill.”

Elmtronics, the UK’s award-winning supplier and installer of EV charging solutions, has been increasingly active in the EV space, including partnering with Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot, Nissan, SEAT, Ford and Renault.

The Hubsta network launched in October 2018, but was rolled out across the UK in January 2020. It has enabled over 250,000 electric car charging points to save 1,000 tonnes of CO2!

Hubsta allows customers to have full control over their EV charging points and data, enabling them to control and manage their EV fleet vehicles. It also allows customers the ability to remotely log in and manage each charge point in real time, making the control and audit of their fleet an essential part of their EV charging infrastructure.

Piggott added: “We are now working with many customers to switch them over to the Hubsta network and we can only see this increasing over the next few months as more and more customers see the benefit.”

For more information about our partnership with Octopus or to enquire about our EV charging services, contact us to arrange a free survey today! Simply call 0191 417 3719 or send an email to sales@elmtronics.co.uk.

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ZAP-MAP LAUNCES GAME CHANGING EV CHARGING PAYMENT SERVICE o 100,000+ Zap-Map users to benefit from single cross-network payment service. o Zap-Pay makes payment on any network simple and will help accelerate EV adoption. o New service allows EV drivers to search, plan and pay all in one app.

Zap-Map, the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) mapping service, today unveils Zap-Pay, a new service that enables EV drivers to use a single app to pay for charging across different networks. Engenie, the UKwide rapid charging network, will be the first network available on Zap-Pay.

Rachel Maclean, the UK Government Transport Minister, said: “It should be as easy for drivers to charge their vehicles at public charge points as it is to pay for petrol or diesel. This is why I have madeservices, such as the one launched today, a personal priority as we transition to zero emission vehicles.

Drivers currently need to use multiple apps and cards to pay to charge on different networks. Zap-Pay will allow all EV drivers to seamlessly pay to charge on any participating network. Many thousands of EV drivers already use ZapMap to locate chargers across the UK, plan longer journeys and share updates.

With the addition of Zap-Pay, drivers will now be able to search, plan and pay, all in one app – a UK first.

“As the EV market continues to go from strength to strength, journey planning and paying with one app or membership card must also follow – Zap-Pay will help do just that, propelling us towards cleaner towns and cities and a zero emission future.”

Ensuring payment is easy is a key concern for the government and industry.

The lack of simple access to different charge points, run by more than 40 networks, risks delaying the mass shift to EVs. Zap-Pay addresses this problem by providing a simple, universal payment system.

BEV, PHEV & HEV HIT 18.5% MARKET SHARE IN UK The UK new car market declined -4.4% in September, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The sector recorded 328,041 new registrations in the month, the weakest September since the introduction of the dual number plate system in 1999 and some -15.8% lower than the 10-year average of around 390,000 units for the month.

More encouragingly, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid car uptake grew substantially to account for more than one in 10 registrations as new models continue to increase consumer choice. Demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) increased by 184.3% compared with September last year, with the month accounting for a third

of all 2020’s BEV registrations. Even with this growth, however, meeting accelerated ambitions for the uptake of these vehicles will require the government to get behind a truly world-class package of incentives – alongside binding targets on infrastructure to reassure consumers that recharging will be as easy as re-filling.

The relaxation of COVID lockdown restrictions from June saw consumers return to showrooms and factories restart production lines, after one of the bleakest periods in the sector’s history. The market still faces continued pressure, however, with myriad challenges over the next quarter.

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LATEST STATISTICS

ELECTRIC CAR MARKET The popularity of EVs in the UK has grown up over the last few years, with more than 164,000 pure-electric cars on the road in 2020, and over 373,600 plug-in cars (pure-EV & PHEV) compared with 3,500 in 2013. This increase in electric car sales has come about due to a greater level of choice for drivers, a shift in the public’s attitude towards electric cars, and an improving public recharging network. Combined, this means that UK electric car buyers have a wider selection of vehicles to choose from than ever before.

are an exciting time for EVs, more models are being launched, giving motorists more options to choose from. The Plug-in Car Grant is guaranteed, until at least FY 2022/23, reducing the price of pure-electric cars costing less than £50,000 by £3,000.

The electric car microsite includes an electric vehicle (EV) buying guide, search tools to help pick the best electric car for you, helpful information about EV charging, and reviews of many of the EV models available to buy.

The future is bright too with a large number of plug-in cars, covering a wide cross-section of the market. The next coming years

o At 1 October 2020, there were 19,487 public electric vehicle charging devices available in the UK. Of these, 3,530 were rapid devices. o Since 2015, the number of public charging devices has grown rapidly to October 2020, with an 18% increase in the year to date. Rapid charging devices have also grown quickly, increasing by nearly ten times since 2015. o In the third quarter of 2020, 1,222 more devices were available in total, up 7% on the previous quarter. 324 of these were rapid devices.

The proportion of charger types has also changed during this time with an increase in

Plu g-in Cars Oct 2020 (nextgreencar.com)

35,204

EV Connectors in UK Oct 2020 (Zap-Map.com)

10,300 Plug-in vans Reg. UK Oct 2020 (nextgreencar.com)

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Plug in models Oct 2020 (nextgreencar.com)

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Vehicle manufacturers including the Generation 1 Nissan leaf, Mitsubishi PHEV Outlander. A good deal of US vehicles use this connection but we are seeing a shift (including by Nissan for their generation 2 Leaf) toward the type 2 connection.

WHAT ARE THE UK’S MOST POPULAR EV MODELS?

CHARGING POINTS Due to a continued government and private investment, the UK network of EV charging points has increased over the years from a few hundred in 2011 to more than 19k charging as of 1st October 2020.

373, 600

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high power (rapid) units installed across the UK. There are two main EV charger types: ‘fast’ chargers (7-22kW) that can fully recharge some models in 3-4 hours, and ‘rapid’ charging units (43kW+) which can provide a charge to 80% in around 30-50 minutes.

Rapid chargers come in two charge point types AC and DC. Depending on whether they use alternating current or direct current.

In 2019, there became a need to differentiate between different speeds of rapid points as ultra-rapid chargers have come online. These can provide at least 100 kW of power for charging, where those EVs can accept such a high charge. Ultra-rapid charge points tend to be 100 kW, 150 kW, or 350 kW.

TYPE 2

Most manufacturers to the market are adopting the Type 2 as standard for all new models in particular the German & European manufacturers such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes & Porsche. Its believed that this connector will become the standard.

The latest Department for Transport figures available shows that Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV is the most popular plug-in vehicle as of the end of June 2020. With more than 46,400 units sold, it has been the best-selling plug-in car for more than five years and is considerably ahead of the second most popular plug-in car, the Nissan Leaf.

More than 31,400 Leafs have been sold in the UK, making it the best-selling pure-EV in the UK, and still comfortably ahead of the BMW 330e in third.

The established order is being shaken up by the Tesla Model 3. Having gone on sale shortly before the middle of 2019, by the end of the year it had become the best-selling EV in 2019, and now sits in fourth place in terms of cumulative EV sales.

RAPID CHARGING (DC) CCS (Combined Charging System)

Adapted by European manufacturers such as BMW, Jaguar & Volkswagen as the standard for rapid charging. Rapid chargers have the cables attached to the units (rather like a petrol pump so need for a rapid charger cable to be carried on the vehicle. The CCS gets its name from combining the type2 AC charging standard with two rapid charging pins.

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Source: DfT Vehicle Licensing Statistics. Analysis Next Green Car, October 2020.

A rapid charging only connection, popular with Asian vehicles including Nissan & Mitsubishi. The electric highway in the UK, which is a network of rapid chargers at every service station in the UK , has rapid charging standards.

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BIK BOOST FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES COULD SEE A SURGE IN COMPANY CARS The BIK rate for new cars that don’t produce any CO2 – in other words, all fully electric cars – will drop drastically from the current 16% to zero. On an electric Renault Zoe small hatchback, that equates to a £1023 saving in BIK tax for someone in the 20% tax bracket and £2046 for a 40% taxpayer.

The 2020-2021 rates for new plug-in hybrids with emissions ranging from 1-50g/km will come down to 3-12% from the current 16%, depending on each car’s CO2 output and electric-only driving range. For example, a BMW 330e with a CO2 output of 32g/ km (WLTP) and a 35-mile electric range will qualify for a rate of 10%, equating to a saving of £479 if you’re in the 20% tax bracket, or £958 for a 40% taxpayer.

The 4% surcharge on diesels – introduced in 2018 amid growing concern over the particulates and NOx that they emit – still applies for the coming year. The supplement is for diesels that don’t meet the latest Real Driving Emissions (RDE2) standards, although diesel plug-in hybrids are exempt, because they’re classed as alternative-fuel vehicles.

The 0% rate for 2020-2021 will also apply to zero-emissions cars registered before 6 April.

It will rise at the same rate as for new cars in the following two years. Cars in the 1-50g/km emissions bracket registered before 6 April will also enjoy a reduction in BIK tax, dropping from 16% to between 2% and 14%, again depending on pure electric driving range.

For the 2021-2022 financial year, the rate for zero-emissions cars will rise to 1%, then to 2% the following year. The rates for cars with emissions of 1-50g/km will remain the same for the next three years.

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The new Nissan ENV200’s electric vans, which are powered by rechargeable batteries and have a range between 124 and 187 miles, represent the latest step in the council’s wider commitment to reducing its environmental footprint.

EAST DEVON COUNCIL ARE CLEANING UP THE STREET WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES. East Devon Council is the first Council in the country to add seven new environmentallyfriendly electric Nissan ENV200’s vans to their fleet.

This comes as a major shift towards the councils plans to reduce their carbon footprint.

East Devon Council has partnered up with an award-winning supplier and installer of smart electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment,

Elmtronics, who is supplying 4 Dual Smart Charging stations for the electric vans in the first phase of EV Charging Infrastructure, with plans to double this infrastructure at their second site in Exmouth With the ever-increasing popularity of electric vehicles, Devon Council has taken the first initial steps into converting their fleet into electric to ensure its sites are ready for a greener future. All the infrastructure installed can be increased over time to occupy more vehicles.

Having a fleet background herself, Natasha Fry, Elmtronics Associate Consultant understands how crucial it is for organisations to invest in such advanced technologies to support “mission critical” fleets. East Devon Council collaborated with some of the most respected and trusted organisations in fleet from vehicle choice, body specification, funding and of course EV Charging Infrastructure. This just demonstrates how engaging with the right people at the right

time can help the Council deliver a cleaner, greener more sustainable future to the members of the public. Delighted to have been a part of this CPD Bodies won a contract with VETH Automotive Holland to be the sole convertor of the Nissan ENV200.Cathal Doocey and his team worked closely with the council and provided them with the right vehicle to carry out specialised jobs across their city.

Cathal Doocey, Managing Director, CPD Bodies added “I was so happy to see the first of this kind of order go through a local authority. Everyone is trying their hardest to improve their carbon footprint and for East Devon to do so shows a massive leap of faith.

All the communication we’ve had with them has been very constructive and as I say, I couldn’t be happier”

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AUDI E-TRON REVIEW

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Victoria Lewis Markerting Manager, Elmtronics

The E-tron certainly has some clever tricks up its sleeve to help it compete, including charging ports on both sides of the car, special alloys wheels designed to help it slip through the air as efficiently as possible, and suspension that can be raised by up to 50mm for extra ground clearance. It can even tow up to 1800kg.

It’s a very conventional Audi. That’s probably the first thing to note about the e-tron.

There’s an electric motor on each axle, the rear slightly more powerful than the front for the all-wheel-drive when required.

As electric cars gain momentum, they’re becoming more straightforward to drive.

So no strange drive modes in the Audi, nothing we’re unfamiliar with from its regular internal combustion models. The most complex thing about the e-tron is its new gear lever, which pivots from under its central housing, swinging over a small arc back into Drive or forward into Reverse. You operate it with your thumb and get used to it in seconds.

EFFICIENT MOTORING WITH The driving position is great, seat comfort superb and quality irreproachable. It is an Audi, it’s what they do. You will be spending a lot of time interacting with screens. The menu system is logical, at no stage does the e-tron bombard you with electric graphs, charts and data.

The family SUV, made electric. The Audi e-tron may be unimaginative, it may not stand out from the crowd, but that’s the point, aimed at drawing in those who want an electric car, but don’t want it to creepy them out. This applies to many buyers out there, and the e-tron, although pricier than an equivalent diesel SUV, is likely to find many eager homes.

It is an easily understood, very well executed, well-built and developed car.

An Audi, in other words. So if you are looking to switch to electric this may be a good contender for you!

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TESLA CELEBRATES 20,000 TH SUPERCHARGER 146 new stations and 1,337 connectors were installed during the last three months.

This takes Telsa to its 20,000th Supercharging stall, which means that globally it has exceeded the 2,220 based on a ratio of 9.0 stalls per station on average.

The third quarter within 2020 turned out to be one of the strongest in terms of expansion for the Tesla Supercharging network in terms of the number of stations and connectors.

o 2,181 stations - 32% more than a year ago o +146 new stations in a quarter o 19,437 individual connectors (stalls) 33% more than a year ago o +1,337 connectors in a quarter This makes the Tesla network a third bigger than over a year ago. This also does not include the ongoing increase of power (installation of the new 250 kW V3 chargers).

CNG ENERGY PARTNERS WITH ELMTRONICS TO MEET THE RISE IN DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES CNG Energy, a Yorkshire based commercial energy supplier, has partnered with the UK’s leading independent electric vehicle charging company, Elmtronics to meet the increase in demand from businesses seeking more sustainable solutions.

The rise of electric vehicles comes undoubtedly off the back of the desire for a carbon free future but also the increase in choice and style of electric cars available as well. No longer a car of function over style, plug-ins are continuing to take on its fossil fuel counterparts- with new battery electric vehicle registrations more than tripling in June, up 262% year on year.

Recent technological advancements in range and overall battery life, intelligent load balancing solutions and extremely attractive new car mid-price range models have made the transition to EV even more appealing.

With Government targets set for net-zero and a heightened awareness of the damaging effect transport emissions can have on climate change, businesses are recognising the need to cater for the EV user, by ensuring they have onsite EV charging facilities benefiting customers and employees too.

Not only this, but with government funding available, it’s an opportune time for businesses to make the transition.

Ellis Hall, Head of Partners at CNG said: “We are thrilled to have partnered with Elmtronics

to provide businesses with even more opportunities to realise where reductions can be made on carbon emissions and costs. With the EV market continuing to rise, more car models being released, continued improvement of charging infrastructure and government funding, Elmtronics are our trusted partner to provide businesses with the advice and expertise for installing EV charge points. We have already planned installations at CNG’s Head Office for employees and visitors.”

Simon Tate, Sales Director at Elmtronics, added: “Up until recently there has been fear around EV, range anxiety and the purchase price of these vehicles being outlined as unaffordable. In reality, as people speak to experts and learn more about the day to day life of owning an EV, they become so much more comfortable as they realise it isn’t as complicated as first thought. We can see the fear is beginning to slip away making room for excitement and there’s a real buzz around EV.”

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