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Global public EV charging infrastructure is approaching a major milestone. New data suggests the number of publicly accessible EV chargers worldwide is set to surpass 9 million installations in 2026. The growth reflects sustained investment across markets, with China, Europe and North America all accelerating deployment at pace. Several forces are driving this expansion. Government incentives continue to support rollout, private investment in charging networks is increasing, and rising EV adoption is creating stronger commercial cases for new sites. The result is a global network that is becoming denser, faster, and more widely distributed. As installation numbers climb, focus is shifting toward the quality of the charging experience. Reliability, uptime, smart energy management and seamless payment are becoming as important as location and speed. Building chargers is one thing. Ensuring they work consistently for millions of drivers is another. The shift is clear. The global charging network is no longer catching up with EV adoption. It is scaling to meet it. #EVCharging #ElectricVehicles #ChargingInfrastructure #NetZero #EnergyTransition #CleanTech #GlobalEV #Sustainability #EVInfrastructure

Energy infrastructure is becoming central to the net zero transition, and ownership of distribution networks matters more than ever. ENGIE has announced the acquisition of UK Power Networks, the electricity distribution network operator serving London, the South East and the East of England. The network delivers power to more than eight million homes and businesses across these regions. This is a significant move. Distribution networks sit at the heart of electrification, connecting renewables, EV charging, heat pumps and battery storage to the grid. As demand rises and flexibility becomes more valuable, control and coordination at this level becomes increasingly strategic. For ENGIE, the acquisition strengthens its position across generation, supply and infrastructure. For the UK energy system, it signals continued investment into modernising and digitising the networks that will carry a growing share of transport and heating demand. The shift is clear. The energy transition is not only about building new generation. It is about owning and upgrading the networks that make electrification possible. #EnergyTransition #NetZero #ElectricityNetworks #GridInfrastructure #Decarbonisation #EVCharging #Renewables #UKEnergy

EV charging is becoming a normal part of everyday life, but upfront costs have remained a barrier for many households and small businesses. The UK Government has extended, increased, and simplified the existing EV charger grant scheme, now available until March 2027. Eligible applicants can claim up to £500 per chargepoint, covering almost half the installation cost, with broader access for renters, flat owners, landlords, businesses, and schools. This isn’t just about more chargers. It’s about making everyday EV charging accessible and convenient, whether at home, in workplaces, or at community sites. Simplifying and increasing the grant means more people can plug in confidently, supporting the transition to electric transport. The shift is clear. Scaling EV adoption depends on affordable, easy-to-install charging infrastructure, and this scheme makes that possible for more households and organisations than ever before. #EVCharging #ElectricVehicles #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #HomeCharging #WorkplaceCharging #UKInfrastructure #NetZero #Sustainability #EVGrants

Ultra-rapid EV charging is evolving, and reliability is now just as important as speed. @InstaVoltUK have added on-site battery storage to their ultra-rapid charging hub on the M6, helping chargers operate independently from grid constraints and reducing pressure on local networks. By storing energy on site, chargers can deliver consistent high power even during peak demand. It also allows energy to be drawn from the grid more intelligently, smoothing spikes and improving overall efficiency. This is a clear signal of where EV infrastructure is heading. Charging sites are no longer just endpoints. They are becoming energy assets in their own right, combining charging, storage, and smart control. As ultra-rapid charging scales across the UK, grid capacity alone will not be enough. Storage will play a growing role in keeping chargers online, queues short, and journeys predictable. The shift is clear. The future of EV charging is not just faster chargers. It is smarter energy behind them. #EVCharging #UltraRapidCharging #BatteryStorage #ElectricVehicles #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #EVInfrastructure #EnergyTransition

Electric vehicles are doing more than changing how we drive. They are starting to reshape how we store and manage energy. A UK startup has unveiled industrial battery systems built from repurposed EV battery packs, extending their useful life beyond the vehicle and into grid-scale and commercial energy storage. Even after an EV battery is no longer optimal for driving, it still holds significant capacity. Reusing those batteries for storage turns a potential waste problem into a long-term energy asset. This is where the energy ecosystem starts to connect. EVs, solar, and storage are no longer separate conversations. They are parts of the same system, feeding flexibility back into the grid and helping businesses smooth peaks, cut costs, and increase resilience. As more EVs hit the road, the volume of second-life batteries will grow. That creates an opportunity, not just for sustainability, but for smarter energy infrastructure built around reuse and efficiency. The shift is clear. Energy storage is not just about new batteries. It is about using what we already have, better. #ElectricVehicles #BatteryStorage #EnergyStorage #CircularEconomy #CleanEnergy #UKInnovation #EnergyTransition #EVBatteries

Collecting and managing payments shouldn’t mean juggling multiple platforms, chasing receipts, or manually reconciling accounts. With Onroute’s online, integrated payments, installation businesses can take payments directly within the platform, keeping every transaction linked to the customer file from start to finish. Track payments in real time, generate reports effortlessly, and maintain full visibility without ever leaving Onroute. No separate accounting software. No lost transactions. Just a single, connected platform where customer jobs and payments live together seamlessly. From deposits to final invoices, Onroute ensures every payment is secure, traceable, and easy to reconcile, so teams can focus on installations, not admin. Collect once. Track everything. Get paid with confidence. #EVInstallers #FieldService #Payments #Onroute #SmartWorkflows #Productivity

The UK solar market is accelerating, and it sends a clear signal about where the energy system is heading: scale, speed, and long-term confidence. New forecasts suggest UK solar capacity could grow by another 50% in 2026, adding over 5 GW of new generation in a single year. That would make it one of the strongest growth periods the sector has ever seen. This is solar moving beyond early adoption. Utility-scale projects, commercial rooftops, and private investment are all lining up, driven by falling costs, energy security concerns, and demand for predictable power. As capacity grows, expectations rise. More sites, more assets, more complexity. Solar no longer stands alone. It increasingly needs to work alongside batteries, EV charging, and smarter operational tools to deliver real value over its lifetime. When clean power becomes abundant, the focus shifts. From whether solar is viable, to how well it is managed, maintained, and integrated into wider energy systems. The UK solar market is not slowing down. It is scaling up. #SolarEnergy #UKSolar #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #BatteryStorage #EVCharging #FutureOfEnergy

The first month of 2026 is a wrap, and it’s been a strong start here at Onroute. We’ve kicked off the year with real momentum, continuing to build tools that make life easier for teams on the ground and in the office. From reducing admin to giving better visibility across operations, every improvement starts with understanding the people using Onroute every day. It’s been a strong start, and we’re carrying that momentum into building smarter, simpler operations for the rest of the year. Here’s to a 2026 focused on progress, efficiency, and better workflows. #Onroute #FieldOperations #WorkforceManagement #OperationalEfficiency #InstallerTools #CustomerFirst #SmarterWorkflows #2026Goals

BYD is bringing the future of EV charging to the UK, and it makes a clear statement on one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption: charging speed. With its new 1,000 kW “Flash” ultra‑rapid chargers, BYD can deliver around 250 miles of range in just five minutes. Charging starts to feel less like a wait and more like a quick pause, removing one of the biggest hurdles to long-distance EV travel. This is the direction the market is moving in. Ultra-fast charging, high-voltage technology, and EVs that fit seamlessly into everyday life without constant planning around plugs and power. When charging stops being the worry, the conversation shifts. From whether an EV can work for your journey, to how quickly it can get you back on the road. With rollout plans for 300 chargers nationwide this year, that future is arriving sooner than many expect. #BYD #ElectricVehicles #UltraRapidCharging #EVInfrastructure #EVCharging #FutureOfMobility #CleanTransport #UKEVs

Volvo has unveiled the all-electric EX60, and it makes a clear statement on one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption: range anxiety. With up to 503 miles on a single charge, the EX60 pushes well beyond the point where daily driving needs even come into question. Add its 800-volt architecture, delivering up to 211 miles of range in around 10 minutes, and charging starts to feel more like a coffee stop than a compromise. This is the direction the market is moving in. Longer range, faster charging, and EVs that fit seamlessly into everyday life without constant planning around plugs and power. When range stops being the worry, the conversation shifts. From whether an EV works, to which one works best. And with production starting this spring and deliveries landing this summer, that future feels very close. #VolvoEX60 #ElectricVehicles #EVRange #RangeAnxiety #EVCharging #FutureOfMobility #CleanTransport #UKEVs

The government has unveiled the biggest home upgrade programme in British history. The £15bn Warm Homes Plan aims to upgrade up to 5 million homes with insulation, solar, batteries and heat pumps, cutting bills for good and lifting up to 1 million families out of fuel poverty by 2030. With grants for low-income households, new protections for renters, and low or zero interest loans to unlock a nationwide rooftop revolution, this marks a clear shift from short-term bill support to long-term affordability. Demand for clean energy tech is already at record levels. This plan backs that momentum with funding, standards and delivery at scale. The key question now is execution. Turning policy into real installs, simple customer journeys, and joined-up delivery across local authorities, landlords and installers will be what determines success. But the signal is clear. Warm, efficient homes are moving from nice to have to national infrastructure. #WarmHomesPlan #EnergyEfficiency #CleanEnergy #FuelPoverty #NetZero #HomeUpgrades #Solar #HeatPumps #UKEnergy #CostOfLiving

Creating and managing quotes and invoices shouldn’t mean digging through old jobs, copying documents, or wondering what’s been sent. With Onroute’s quoting and invoicing feature, teams can create, save, edit, and track every quote and invoice directly within the customer file, keeping everything connected from start to finish. Build templates for your most common jobs, update them as your pricing changes, and reuse them across your team to keep documents consistent and professional. No rework. No version confusion. Just the right document, ready when you need it. With full visibility of quote and invoice history per customer, teams can stay organised, follow up with confidence, and move jobs forward without friction. Whether you’re sending a handful of quotes a week or invoicing at scale, Onroute keeps your commercial workflow simple, traceable, and under control. Create once. Track everything. Invoice with confidence. #EVInstallers #FieldService #Quoting #Invoicing #Onroute #SmartWorkflows #Productivity

Managing partnerships shouldn’t be full of juggling spreadsheets, emails, and endless back-and-forths. With Onroute's Key Account feature, teams can categorise customers and partners based on the contracts and partnerships they’re part of, allowing you to automate the way each journey unfolds. Set agreed price points, apply separate automations, and personalise workflows exactly how it's been agreed with your partners. Quotes, updates, referrals; everything can follow the rules you’ve agreed, without manual tracking or guesswork. Key Accounts make it simple for partners to see their referrals in real time, manage each relationship consistently, and scale operations without losing control. Whether you’re handling a handful of contracts or dozens of partnerships, Onroute's keeps every customer journey clear, consistent, and automated. Categorise once. Automate what you need. Grow partnerships without the admin. #EVInstallers #FieldService #CustomerExperience #Onroute #SmartWorkflows #Productivity

UK electric vehicle sales continued their strong upward trend in 2025. Latest industry data shows that electric vehicle sales increased by 23.9% across the year, underlining growing confidence among drivers and businesses making the switch to electric. Battery-electric vehicles remain at the heart of this growth, supported by wider model availability, improving range, and expanding charging infrastructure nationwide. As adoption accelerates, attention continues to turn toward the supporting ecosystem. Reliable, accessible charging will be key to maintaining momentum and ensuring the transition works for drivers at every stage. Another positive signal that the UK’s shift toward a zero-emission transport future is firmly on track. #EV #ElectricVehicles #UKEnergy #NetZero #CleanTech #SustainableTransport

The UK is entering 2026 with continued momentum behind electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Government signals and recent industry updates point to ongoing investment in rollout, alongside a growing focus on reliability and ease of use for drivers. After several years of rapid expansion, the conversation is shifting. It’s no longer just about adding more chargepoints, but about making sure they’re well maintained, accessible, and positioned where demand is growing. This matters because charging accessibility has long been one of the biggest blockers to EV adoption. Improvements in both coverage and reliability help build confidence for drivers considering the switch. For installers, operators, and service providers, the direction of travel remains clear. EV charging continues to play a central role in the UK’s transition to net zero, with 2026 shaping up to be another important year for progress. A positive start to the year, and encouraging signs for the EV industry ahead. #EVCharging #ElectricVehicles #CleanTech #UKEnergy #NetZero #Renewables #SustainableTransport #InstallerOpportunities #EnergyTransition #LowCarbonTech

First day back of 2026, and we’re straight back to it. This year, our focus stays the same: building tools that make life easier for teams on the ground and in the office. From reducing admin to giving better visibility across operations, every improvement starts with understanding the people using Onroute every day. No big announcements today. Just listening, learning, and building with customers in mind. Here’s to a 2026 full of smarter, simpler operations. #Onroute #FieldOperations #WorkforceManagement #OperationalEfficiency #InstallerTools #CustomerFirst #SmarterWorkflows #2025Goals

Happy New Year from everyone at Onroute. We hope 2026 brings new opportunities, exciting challenges, meaningful connections, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. As we reflect on 2025, we’re grateful for every customer, partner, and team we’ve had the privilege to work with, your trust and support have made the year truly special. Here’s to a year of growth, learning, and achieving more together. We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store. #HappyNewYear #NewBeginnings #LookingAhead #Gratitude #Teamwork #Onroute #2026Goals

From all of us at Onroute, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. We hope your day is filled with laughter, rest, and time spent with the people who matter most. Whether you’re celebrating at home, at work, or somewhere in between, we’re grateful for the connections we’ve made with all of our customers, partners, and teams this year. Thank you for being part of our journey in 2025, and we’re looking forward to another year of learning, growing, and working together. Wishing you a joyful festive season and a peaceful end to the year. #MerryChristmas #SeasonsGreetings #Gratitude #Teamwork #Onroute #FestiveSeason

As 2025 comes to a close, we just want to say thank you. To our customers, both new and long-standing, thank you for trusting Onroute to support your teams and your operations this year. We’ve loved working alongside you, learning from you, and building a platform that reflects the realities of life on the ground. To our partners and everyone who’s shared feedback, supported us, and backed what we’re building, we’re genuinely grateful. We’re heading into 2026 with big plans, and we’re excited to keep improving, together. Wishing you all a well-earned break, a Merry Christmas, and a great start to the new year 🎄 #CustomerAppreciation #ThankYou #Teamwork #Onroute #YearInReview #BusinessGrowth #FieldOperations #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear

The UK’s home battery market is gaining serious momentum. According to recent installation data from MCS and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, domestic battery installations in 2025 are already over 20% higher year-on-year, with year-to-date figures surpassing the total number installed across much of 2024. More than 22,000 home battery systems have already been installed so far this year, driven by households looking to make better use of solar generation, take advantage of smart tariffs, and reduce exposure to volatile energy prices. This growth matters because batteries are becoming a core part of the modern home energy system. By storing excess solar or cheap off-peak electricity, households can increase self-consumption, cut costs, and support a more flexible electricity grid. For installers and energy service providers, sustained year-on-year growth signals rising demand and more complex system designs. As batteries move from optional add-ons to standard inclusions, efficient planning, installation, and ongoing management become increasingly important. Strong signs that home energy storage is moving quickly from early adoption into the mainstream. #HomeBatteries #EnergyStorage #CleanTech #Renewables #UKEnergy #SolarAndStorage #SustainableHomes #NetZero #InstallerOpportunities