Allye MEV: Battery-Buffered Charging for UK Depots
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-11-05 19:57:13 · Updated: 2026-11-05 12:00:33
Allye specifies 200 kW and 300 kW MEV depot chargers with repurposed EV packs. Check energy throughput, refill time and the anticipated Q2 2027 deliveries.
Smart Tariff API Rules: What Changes for UK Homes
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-11-05 19:48:26 · Updated: 2026-11-05 11:48:35
Great Britain has confirmed Phase 1a tariff API rules. See the November code change, planned February 2027 launch and what appliance owners should check.
How Workplace Charging Differs from Home Charging
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-08-04 00:08:41 · Updated: 2026-11-04 04:59:54
Workplace EV charging means EV charge points provided at an employer's premises for staff, fleet vehicles, visitors, or a mix of users.
EV Charging Station Installation: An Introduction
By: David Coleman · Published: 2025-05-05 19:00:00 · Updated: 2026-11-03 14:46:36
How a home EV charger is installed, from electrical checks to certification.
Compare ev home chargers uk?
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-08-09 13:08:12 · Updated: 2026-10-31 08:23:55
4kW single-phase charger that suits your parking space, electrical supply, cable route, vehicle, Wi-Fi signal, and charging routine.
Building AI Brain For Clean Energy
By: Ravi Ghongade · Published: 2026-10-25 08:56:09 · Updated: 2026-10-27 13:24:40
Discover how SolarMind uses AI to optimise solar panels, home batteries and EV charging, and whether it could help reduce your energy bills.
What EV charger installation in Kent involves
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-10-06 02:55:54 · Updated: 2026-10-09 04:13:54
EV charger installation in Kent means a dedicated home charge point, set by supply, PME earthing, parking consent and the UK Power Networks step.
Why Spare Solar Won't Always Charge Your EV (6A Rule)
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-08-25 12:35:53 · Updated: 2026-10-06 12:46:51
UK home EV chargers need roughly six amps - about 1.4 kW - before a session can start. Here's why small solar surpluses export instead of charging.
Can Your EV Power Your Home? The Battery on the Drive
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-09-05 13:55:35 · Updated: 2026-10-06 12:36:01
A typical EV battery stores several times more than a home battery - but only bidirectional cars and chargers can send that energy back into the house.
Why A 7 kW Home Charger Won't Always Give You 7 kW
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-09-22 17:30:01 · Updated: 2026-10-06 12:18:07
A 7 kW wallbox doesn't guarantee 7 kW. On AC, your car's onboard charger sets the ceiling. Here's how to work out your real UK home charging speed.
Why Rapid EV Charging Slows: The Last 20% Explained
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-09-25 05:52:07 · Updated: 2026-10-06 12:13:34
A rapid charger only delivers headline power while the pack is fairly empty. Here is why UK EVs taper charging, and why stopping earlier usually gets you home sooner.
Three-Pin EV Lead vs 7 kW Wallbox: Why Rate Beats Time
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-10-02 06:45:41 · Updated: 2026-10-02 03:52:07
The granny lead supplied with most EVs draws about 2.3 kW. A 7 kW wallbox adds roughly triple the range in the same overnight window. Here's why.
Why Rapid Charging Is Slower When Your EV Is Cold
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-09-29 17:16:33 · Updated: 2026-09-29 10:21:20
Cold lithium cells accept charge slowly, so a rapid charger delivers less power on a frosty UK morning. Here is why preconditioning fixes it.