Holidaying In An EV – Our Guide For A UK Winter Road Trip
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Mer and Tap Electric forge strategic roaming partnership to elevate driver experience
Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, a...
Enhancing Your Electric Vehicle Charging Experience
Why does convenience plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth EV...
Putting People at the Heart of the EV Charging Ecosystem
The electric vehicle industry is a key pillar in the UK’s broader...
Range Anxiety: Tips to Boost EV Confidence
Should electric vehicle (EV) range anxiety still be on our minds?
Holidaying in an EV: A Guide for an EV Road Trip in the UK
Planning a summer get-away in the UK? Here are the ideal destinat...
Why Sustainability Is Important to Mer
In an era where the environmental consequences of our actions are...
Hybrid vs Electric vs ICE – The Pros and Cons
If you are choosing whether to buy a hybrid or electric vehicle, ...
How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last & How Can You Optimise It?
Your guide to electric car batteries. Understand how long EV batt...
How Do EV Charging Stations Work in the UK?
An all-inclusive guide to charging your electric vehicle at a ran...
EV Charging Speeds Explained: How Much Power Are You Really Getting?
Your actual charge speed is based on battery size, vehicle charge...
How Does the Cold Weather Affect EV Car Battery Performance?
EV owners will almost certainly experience lower battery performa...
Where Can You Find EV Charge Points Whilst Out and About?
There are so many options for charging your EV whilst out and abo...
An EV Road Trip in Europe – Travelling in Norway
Can you take an electric car on a road trip? Hear from Angus Ward...
Driving and Charging an EV in Hot Weather
Does hot weather affect electric vehicles (EVs)? How does tempera...
Net Zero Week 2023: Why Is Sustainability Important To Us?
This Net Zero Week, we discuss the importance of reaching net zer...
London Climate Action Week – What Is London Doing for the Planet?
This London Climate Action Week, we consider the strides our capi...
Eco-Friendly Things To Do Whilst Charging Your EV
What can electric vehicle (EV) drivers do to pass time whilst the...
What Are the Best EVs Coming to Market in 2023?
We look at the current state of the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) ma...
How To Limit Your Environmental Impact When Driving Your EV
Did you know there are many ways you can make driving an EV more ...
The Best Electric Commercial Vehicles
With so many businesses looking to switch their fleets to electri...
Case Study – Mer works with Eastleigh Borough Council on EV Charging
Mer has installed eight chargers across four sites in Eastleigh, ...
New Mer EV Charging Technology Helps Hospitality Sector Attract More Customers
Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, i...
How To Reduce the Cost of Owning an Electric Car
Owning and driving an electric vehicle (EV) does not have to brea...
A 2023 Guide To Government Incentives & Grants For EVs
How can UK businesses, local authorities, landlords and individua...
EV vs ICE: Are Electric Cars Worth It?
Internal combustion engine vehicles still made up a strong number...
International Women’s Day – Women in E-Mobility
On International Women’s Day 2023, the team at Mer share their th...
Leading Change With Paul Winchester
Our ‘Leading Change With’ interview series hopes to offer an insi...
A Guide To Charging On Mer’s Public EV Network
Whether you are new to Mer or regularly charge your EV on our pub...
The Financial Case for EVs is Electrifying
Rising energy prices around the world have put the cost of EV dri...
The Best-Selling Electric Cars of 2022 in the UK
We reflect on the electric vehicle (EV) market’s performance last...
Interview – Statkraft and the Future of Renewable Energy
Richard Mardon, Head of UK Development at Statkraft, Mer’s parent...
Leading Change With Giles Benbow
In our inaugural ‘Leading Change With’ interview, Giles Benbow te...
Everybody’s Talking About 2023
Some of Mer's new and existing colleagues share their highlights ...
The UK EV Charging Experience In 2022
Preferred payment method? Most important facilities at a charging...
Mer Increases Electric Vehicle Charging Accessibility on Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Council is expanding its EV charging offering with ...
How to Enjoy a Sustainable Christmas This Year
Looking to have a more sustainable Christmas this year? Our Susta...
VAT – A Call For Action
As the price of electricity continues to rise, it clearly impacts...
Including Renewables In The EV Charging Mix
Climate crisis, geopolitics, the rising cost of living; fossil fu...
How to Handle the Rising Costs of Charging Your Electric Vehicle (EV)
Recently appointed Managing Director of Mer UK, Statkraft’s EV ch...
New Forest’s Climate Change And Nature Emergency Addressed By Mer’s EV Charging Expansion
EV Charging company Mer and installer Joju Charging address New F...
A Day At Holland Park – Corporate Volunteer Day 2022
For our annual corporate volunteer day, members of the Mer public...
Sustainable Initiatives At Mer
What does it mean to be a sustainability-conscious organisation? ...
Reflections On COP26, One Year On – EVs And Renewable Energy
As COP27 draws closer, we reflect upon last year’s COP and discus...
Case Study – Mer Helps Stane Retail Park Set A Sustainable Precedent
Mer partnered with new Essex-based Stane Retail Park, installing ...
Interview – How Rewilding Can Help Solve The Climate Crisis
We speak to Sara King, Rewilding Network Lead at Rewilding Britai...
Webinar Reflections – Installing EV Charging
Alex Hinchcliffe, Director of Public Charging at Mer UK, spoke at...
Expanding EV Charging at Stane Retail Park to Help Meet Demand
Mer has increased the EV charging offering at Stane Retail Park, ...
A Look Into Sweden’s EV Charging Infrastructure
We look at Sweden’s public EV charging infrastructure, and how th...
A Look Into Germany’s EV Charging Infrastructure
We consider Germany’s performance in the EV charging industry and...
Mer and Joju Help Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Expand EV Charging
Charge Point Operator Mer and installers Joju Charging are suppor...
Interview: An EV Holiday In Europe
Liz Warren, Head of Business Management at Mer, gives her advice ...
Dorset Council Expands Its EV Charging Network
Mer, Joju and Dorset County Council are continuing the roll out o...
Summer 2022 EV Charging Trends
As the summer draws to a close, we look at EV charging trends on ...
Holidaying With An EV In The UK: EV Route Planner
Taking an EV road trip in the UK this summer? We have planned 4 j...
Five of the UK’s Most Popular EVs and Their Charging Times on Mer’s Network
The UK electric vehicle market is booming, with consumers now abl...
Challenging 5 EV Myths
Is there something stopping you from buying an electric vehicle? ...
Solving Your EV Charging Problems
Whether you are new to electric vehicles or an experienced and co...
Electric Vehicle Driving Experience with Giles Benbow
Giles Benbow, our Head of Fleet Transition has been driving EVs f...
Mer Tackles Legacy Infrastructure Problems to Successfully Scale EV Charging Across Durham
Leading UK electric vehicle (EV) charging company, Mer, has helpe...
How To Charge Electric Cars At Home, Work & In Public | 2022
Learn how to charge an electric car, how long it takes, the cost,...
How To Use A 50kW Mer Rapid Charger
We have created a short video to show the different steps to char...
Interview: Sustainability and SMEs
To celebrate London Climate Week, we discuss with Stephanie Salgu...
How To Use A 25kW Mer Semi-Rapid Charger
We have created a short video to show the different steps to char...
Why Now is a Great Time to Buy an Electric Vehicle – A Guide to Buying One
The UK’s EV market is booming - with improvements in range, lower...
Dorset Council Uses Renewable Energy to Boost Electric Vehicle Charging Power
Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, w...
Allstar Partners With Mer To Continue EV Transition
Mer, an electric vehicle (EV) charging company backed by Statkraf...
The Reality Of Range Anxiety In 2022
Despite growth in the number of electric vehicle charging points,...
How To Use A 22kW Mer Fast Charger
We have created a short video to show the different steps to char...
Mer Gives EV Drivers Choice to Recharge the Green Way at Blue Diamond Garden Centres
Mer, part of Norwegian renewable energy giant Statkraft, has ente...
One Year As Mer – Our Journey Continues
Just over a year ago, in April 2021, we officially launched Mer i...
Helping To Drive the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging in Eastleigh
Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, w...
What Impact will the Energy Bills Crisis have on EV Drivers?
The ongoing global energy crisis is affecting households in the U...
EV Charging Infrastructure Best Practice: What We Can Learn from Norway
83.7% of cars sold in Norway in January 2022 were electric. What’...
How To Use A 75kW Mer Rapid Charger
We have created a short video to show the different steps to char...
OZEV: Using The EV Charging Data To Improve The Driver Experience
The findings from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles' 2022 EV ...
What Does It Mean To Have More EVs On The UK’s Roads?
Is there something stopping you from buying an electric vehicle? ...
Case Study – Durham County Council And The SOSCI Project
Durham County Council joined a consortium of partners - that incl...
How Was The UK EV Charging Experience In 2021?
2021 was a remarkable year for electric vehicles in the UK as rec...
Workplace EV Charge Points Are Installed Across IWG Flexible Workplaces
IWG customers are now benefiting from cutting-edge EV charge poin...
eCar Sharing – The Solution For Sustainable Transport
Electric car sharing is starting to take off in many cities globa...
EV Charging With No Driveway – What’s The Solution?
6.6 million households in the UK don’t have off-street parking. W...
Public EV Charging: Best Practices In Northern Europe
What can the UK learn from Sweden, Norway, and Germany’s experien...
Public Vs Private EV Charging
A Guide to Whether Private or Public EV Charging is Right for You...
EV Charging Infrastructure Is Installed At IWG’s Workplaces
Electric Vehicle charging specialists Mer have teamed up with the...
Mer Partners With Zap-Map To Make EV Payment Easier
Leading EV charging business Mer has announced a new partnership ...
Octopus Energy’s Electric Juice Network Customers Get More Recharging Options Thanks to New Roaming Agreement with Mer
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging just got a little bit easier thank...
The UK Electric Car Industry In 2021 & Beyond
The UK electric car industry continues to grow in 2021. Battery p...
EV Infrastructure – Is EV Roaming The Key To Widespread Adoption?
EV drivers need to sign-up to multiple charging point operators w...
Mer UK Partners with NewMotion to Make Charging Easier for EV Customers
The deal is part of Mer’s commitment to extending roaming capabil...
Mer Launches into Britain’s EV Charging Market to Support Transition to Emission-Free Driving
Europe’s largest renewable energy producer has today launched int...