Welcome to EValu8
EValu8 Transport Innovations Ltd is a not for profit organisation running the Government-supported ‘Plugged In Places’ project in the East of England. News
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Get involved
We are keen for more private and public sector partners in the East of England to become involved.
If you are considering installing recharging infrastructure, switching to low emission vehicles or are well placed to communicate the initiative and would like to benefit from match-funding and support from the regional project. Find out more
a little bit about us
EValu8 Transport Innovations Ltd works on the electric vehicle charging network in the East of England. Our work covers the places where drivers charge, the businesses and councils that install charging points, and the people who need clear information before they switch to an electric vehicle.
The company is a not for profit organisation. Its activity is shaped by the Government-supported ‘Plugged In Places’ project and by the needs of the region it serves.
Innovation
£1000 grant available
Get £1000 grant to support your next low carbon transport idea. More
Grants of this kind are intended for early stage ideas that make low carbon travel easier to use, easier to share or easier to connect with existing services in the region.
How the Plugged In Places project works
The project brings together local organisations to test how charging can be made practical across the region.
The Plugged In Places project is supported by Government and focuses on the places where charging is most needed. Its aim is to show which approaches work well in towns, rural areas and along the main roads of the East of England.
Partners in the project share what they learn about siting, use and maintenance, so that other councils, businesses and community groups can build on that experience rather than starting from scratch.
Get in touch
EValu8 Transport Innovations
Innovation Centre
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 9AB
01707 284740
Or fill in our our contact form
Events
Meet us near you!
Use the events section to find out where we will be exhibiting near you. Events
Exhibiting at local events lets visitors ask questions about charging, compare the options available and talk to people who work on the network every day.
We provide Electric Vehicle Charging Points across the East of England
Charging points are only useful when they are where drivers need them, so our work starts with the local network and the routes people already use.
Planning the network
We look at where charging points are needed across the East of England and how they can connect towns, employment sites and main routes. Planning considers current demand, likely growth in electric vehicle use and the practical limits of each location.
Supporting installers and owners
Anyone considering a charging point needs reliable information about equipment, siting and use. We share what we learn from projects in the region so that installers, businesses and property owners can make informed decisions. Our services explain how we can help.
Choosing reliable information about electric vehicles
Electric vehicles differ in range, charging speed and the type of connection they need. Clear answers to common questions help drivers decide whether an electric vehicle suits the way they travel and where they can charge it.
Our resources bring together the main points on performance and environmental benefit, so that readers can compare their options with confidence before they make a purchase.
Turning a low carbon transport idea into a project
A good idea for low carbon transport often begins with a local problem, such as a lack of convenient charging at a workplace or a route that is difficult to make electric. Writing the idea down clearly helps others see what would change and who would benefit.
Support from the innovation grant can help a project move from a first sketch to a tested proposal, so that the next step is based on evidence from the East of England rather than guesswork.
EV Resources
EV hub
More about EVs
Do you have questions about EVs, their performance and why they are important? Our resource section has a wealth of information to support your needs. More
The resource section is written for people who are new to electric vehicles as well as for those who already drive one and want to understand charging in more detail.
Charging Point Technology Innovations
EValu8 Transport Innovations is working closely with Hangar19 to conduct some Innovate UK funded research into charging point technology developments. Keen to ensure that future charging technology is improved upon, making charging easier, more accessible and reliable, we are trying to capture feedback from charging point purchasers and EV drivers to assess the key considerations for future developments of the next version of charging technology.
As the survey has now closed we would like to thank all participants for their contributions
The feedback gathered during the research is used to point out the practical issues that matter most to people who buy and use charging equipment.