Network brings long-distance electric motoring to millions
New 1,100km charging network brings long-distance electric motoring to millions
The days of electric vehicles (EVs) being restricted to towns and cities are over for thousands of drivers thanks to the completion of a new 1,100km charging network installed across the British Isles through the Rapid Charge Network.
EU-FUNDED FAST-CHARGE NETWORK OPENS UP PAN-EUROPEAN TRAVEL
The growing market for electric vehicles (EVs) is set to receive a boost thanks to the completion this month of four projects enabling a network of 429 multi-standard fast-charging points across 10 European countries. The initiative will help drive demand for and use of EVs, as well as facilitate longer-distance zero-emissions travel.
RCN drivers study
The Rapid Charge Network (RCN) team is carrying out a detailed study about the impact of the network, looking at driver and charging behaviour.
Number crunching – Rapid Charge Network facts and figures
We are already seeing lots of drivers using the new Rapid Charge Network charge points, with more than 9,000 uses of the charge points already.
Rural locations secured for the Rapid Charge Network
The RCN team has been hitting the road to identify potential sites in South West Scotland, North Wales and in East England, speaking to potential partners along the route.
The growing Rapid Charge Network: our progress so far
The Rapid Charge Network (RCN) team is working with key partners to ensure the full coverage of the route. It is thanks to network operators Ecotricity in the UK and ESB in Ireland that the project has managed to engage with so many sites to date with more coming over the next few months.
Joining up Europe
The team developing the UK’s Rapid Charge Network is working with similar European funded projects to share knowledge, with the aim of linking up the whole of Europe, helping drivers to drive as far as Croatia and Denmark.
Drivers wanted for Rapid Charge Network study
As well as being the development of a new network for EV drivers, the Rapid Charge Network project is also a vital real-life study of the impact that a network of rapid charge points can have on electric vehicle drivers now and in the future.
Project gives Multi-Standard EV Quick Charging National Coverage
Joint EU project will give electric vehicle (EV) drivers an extensive Rapid Charge Network across the UK connecting Ireland and Europe.
Nissan to Lead Rapid Charge Network Project
Nissan is leading a consortium which aims to establish a network of rapid chargers for electric vehicles running the full length and breadth of the United Kingdom and Ireland.
ESB launches The Great Electric Drive
ESB recently launched The Great Electric Drive for the second year running, and invited members of the general public and business organisations to join a new team of ecar ambassadors and drive an electric car.
Two North East Organisations Gear up to Support National Electric Vehicle Project
Newcastle University and Zero Carbon Futures are supporting major vehicle manufacturers on a UK-wide electric vehicle project.
Renault celebrates the 10,000th Kangoo Z.E. registration
The Renault network has celebrated the 10,000th registration of a Kangoo Z.E., the European segment-leading small electric van.
A new era dawns: BMW Group begins series production of the BMW i3 electric car in Leipzig.
The BMW Group entered a new era in automotive construction with the start of series production of the BMW i3.
Events
TEN-T projects joint closing event
Brussels
E-MobilitySE event
Zagreb
TEN-T Days 2015
Riga, Latvia
Data loggers installed
Throughout the network

The Rapid Charge Network is supported by major industry partners, including: