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Top 5 fixes to improve Scotland’s EV infrastructure
In their November 2022 report, public sector infrastructure body the Scottish Futures Trust suggested that councils should end free or very low-cost EV charging. They knew that competing against reduced tariffs was putting the private sector off investing in...
Meet the team: Iona Sayer
At FOR:EV, our culture is embodied by our dedicated team. They encourage collaboration and openness by sharing their knowledge and insights. In this series, we'll introduce you to some of our key team members and highlight how their skills positively impact not only...
Starbucks charging hubs boost FOR:EV’s growth
Edinburgh-headquartered EV infrastructure provider commences roll-out of charging hubs at four drive-thru sites in Dunfermline, Livingston, Blairgowrie and Galashiels FOR:EV, the Edinburgh-headquartered provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has...
“I know that budgets are tight – but FOR:EV will come and take the up-front cost away from you.”
Sarah Medlam, owner of The Dog Day Care Centre in Midlothian, is passionate about electric vehicles. She describes her business, which employs five staff, as ‘a nursery for dogs’ with indoor and outdoor spaces for pets to relax, and a team to take them for long walks...
FOR:EV APPOINTS NEW CHAIR AND CEO
John Watson and Steve Dunlop to drive ambitious growth and investment in the company’s EV charging network across Scotland, UK and Europe FOR:EV, the Edinburgh-based provider of EV charging infrastructure, has appointed John Watson as its new Chair. Steve Dunlop, who...
The rural charging challenge
Over 930,000 Scots – or 17% of our total population - live in rural areas. Because public transport often isn’t as frequent or reliable as it is in towns and cities, rural households are more likely to rely on cars to access amenities and services. This makes them...
FOR:EV at GREENFLEET Scotland
The FOR:EV team joined key industry leaders and public sector officials at the GREENFLEET Scotland event on Tuesday 15 August 2023, at the Arnold Clark Innovation Centre in Glasgow. Supported by Transport Scotland, GREENFLEET Scotland has dedicated itself to shaping...
Busting the five most common EV myths
Transport is the largest contributor to harmful climate emissions in Scotland, so we believe passionately in persuading people to switch to electric vehicles to help ensure a cleaner, greener future. But we know there’s some enduring myths out there that might be...
Inverness Shopping Centre partners with FOR:EV for new electric vehicle charge points
(11 JAN 2023) INVERNESS - Eastgate Shopping Centre and FOR:EV partner to provide electric car charge points in the centre’s carpark. The five FOR:EV charge points installed at Eastgate are four 25kW DC charge points and one 22kW AC charger with the ability to charge...
Turnkey solutions for EV Fleets and assisting Scotland’s ambitions for Net Zero are high priority at FOR:EV
Back in 2017, Scotland’s EV charging infrastructure was in its infancy and left many wondering if the transition would ever happen...five years on and one entrepreneur who saw the potential and was encouraged by a few friends who already drove EVs, made the proverbial...
New Chair for Scotland’s electric vehicle charging network FOR:EV
02 NOV 2021 (EDINBURGH) Forev, Scotland’s electric vehicle charging network, has announced that Steve Dunlop has been appointed as its chairperson. Steve, former chief executive of Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Canals, will bring a wealth of experience and business...