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Five UK Local Authorities Delivering Sustainable Initiatives
Across the UK, councils are leading the drive to net zero. Here w...
Electric Vehicle Future and Rewilding: Tackling the Climate Crisis Together
What is the connection between electric vehicles (EV) and rewildi...
Last Mile Delivery: Does it Cost Most to Run an ICE or EV Fleet?
Like other segments of logistics, last mile delivery businesses o...
Q&A: At-home charging for business EVs with the new Zaptec Go, and Mer
With almost 18 million private driveways in the UK, home electric...
Your Guide To Business EV Charging Installation
If you’re looking to install EV charge points at your business, M...
Green Careers Week 2023 – Working in EV Charging
To mark Green Careers Week 2023, we share an overview of what sor...
Local Authorities – More reasons to devise a public EV infrastructure strategy
From legislation changes to localised air pollution, here are thr...
Service Level Agreements for workplace EV charging
Paul Winchester, Director of Fleet at Mer UK, explains why servic...
Why should Blue Light Fleets go Green?
When thinking about electrifying our blue light services, the veh...
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...
8 Benefits of Installing EV Charging Stations for Your Business
The benefits of EV charging stations for businesses include custo...
Range Anxiety: Tips to Boost EV Confidence
Should electric vehicle (EV) range anxiety still be on our minds?
How to Optimise Cost per Delivery with EV Charging
Last mile delivery is a highly competitive industry, with a stron...
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...
How to Support your Employees during an Electric Fleet Transition
Electrifying your fleet is an exciting journey, but it may also b...
Energising EV Charge Points with Renewables
How much do you know about the energy you charge your EV with? He...
Hybrid vs Electric vs ICE – The Pros and Cons
If you are choosing whether to buy a hybrid or electric vehicle, ...
Blue Light EV Fleets – Prioritise the Charging Infrastructure
Electrifying an emergency service fleet requires exploring the ch...
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...
Electric Fleets – Devising an EV Charging Strategy
Electrifying a fleet of vehicles is a story with two parts: the v...
Meeting the New Energy Demand Calls for Joined Up Thinking
As more industries turn to electricity to accelerate their decarb...
Can All Emergency Service Vehicles Be Electrified?
Whether you’re just starting your electrification journey or well...
Where Can You Find EV Charge Points Whilst Out and About?
There are so many options for charging your EV whilst out and abo...
Fleet Electrification Strategy – Tips for a Successful Transition
Looking to switch your company cars to electric or aiming to take...
Developing an EV Forecourt – Problems and Solutions
We answer queries from forecourt owners about power availability,...
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...
Helping the UK’s Emergency Services Transition to an Electric Fleet
Can the emergency services in the UK transition to an ultra-low e...
Get Smarter: Updates to UK Smart Charging Regulations
Whether you are expanding your EV charging infrastructure or addi...
Net Zero Week 2023: Why Is Sustainability Important To Us?
This Net Zero Week, we discuss the importance of reaching net zer...
Fleet Efficiency: Is Data Your Fleet Electrification Blind Spot?
Data plays a vital role in helping to improve fleet efficiency an...
London Climate Action Week – What Is London Doing for the Planet?
This London Climate Action Week, we consider the strides our capi...
How Will Petrol Station Forecourts Survive the EV Transition
For an example of a business model that is about to undergo a rap...
Eco-Friendly Things To Do Whilst Charging Your EV
What can electric vehicle (EV) drivers do to pass time whilst the...
What’s Driving the Electric Delivery Revolution?
Retailers are increasingly integrating EVs into their last mile d...
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 Encourage EV Uptake in Your Workplace
EV driving is rising in popularity, and your employees can benefi...
Financial, Environmental and Health Benefits of Electrifying Last Mile Delivery
What are the benefits of electrifying last mile delivery operatio...
How To Limit Your Environmental Impact When Driving Your EV
Did you know there are many ways you can make driving an EV more ...
Interview – How Can a Forecourt Make Themselves EV Ready?
Forecourts should be preparing for the UK’s transition to electri...
The Best Electric Commercial Vehicles
With so many businesses looking to switch their fleets to electri...
Why Apply for Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund?
What is the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Capabili...
Is Your Last Mile Fleet Keeping Up with Sustainability Trends?
An upward trend in online shopping has seen an increased demand i...
How To Reduce the Cost of Owning an Electric Car
Owning and driving an electric vehicle (EV) does not have to brea...
Commercial Landowners: Why Install Commercial EV Charging Stations?
From additional finance to increased dwell time, commercial lando...
A 2023 Guide To Government Incentives & Grants For EVs
How can UK businesses, local authorities, landlords and individua...
EV Charging: Financial Opportunities for Commercial Landowners
Commercial landowners can earn additional revenue, boost customer...
Why Do You Need an EV Charging Site Survey and What’s Involved?
A site survey is vital if you want a hassle-free, cost-effective ...
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...
Finding the Right Balance, With Load Balancing
Can you meet the growing demand for workplace EV charging without...
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...
What Businesses Install Workplace EV Charging and Why?
While many organisations have installed some EV charging already,...
Interview – Statkraft and the Future of Renewable Energy
Richard Mardon, Head of UK Development at Statkraft, Mer’s parent...
Why Choose Mer As Your EV Fleet Charging Partner?
Fleet operators continue to lead the transition to electric vehic...
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...
EV Charging 2023 – Challenges for Fleets and the Workplace
What are some of the key challenges facing fleets and workplaces ...
How Can Local Authorities Encourage EV Adoption In 2023?
Local authorities are well placed to spark the electric mobility ...
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...
The Power Play – Energy Demand Management
In this blog, we talk to Mer EV charging experts about the topic ...
How to Handle the Rising Costs of Charging Your Electric Vehicle (EV)
Recently appointed Managing Director of Mer UK, Statkraft’s EV ch...
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? ...
Workplace Charging: Introducing Charge Point Tariffs
With energy prices rising, many workplaces are looking to introdu...
Reflections On COP26, One Year On – EVs And Renewable Energy
As COP27 draws closer, we reflect upon last year’s COP and discus...
Interview – How Rewilding Can Help Solve The Climate Crisis
We speak to Sara King, Rewilding Network Lead at Rewilding Britai...
Fleet Electrification: EV Fleet Trends
We sat down with Simon Tate, Sales Director of the Fleet Services...
Webinar Reflections – Installing EV Charging
Alex Hinchcliffe, Director of Public Charging at Mer UK, spoke at...
Devising an EV Charging Strategy – What Should Local Authorities Consider?
Local authorities are fundamental to the UK’s EV transition. Here...
Grid Capacity Limitations: Top Challenges Facing Fleet Managers
Fleet managers are being urged to challenge limitations on their ...
How Local Authorities Can Positively Impact the EV Transition of Commercial Vehicles
Giles Benbow, Head of Fleet Transition at Mer highlights how coun...
Fleet Electrification: Who Needs to Be in the Know?
Successful adoption of electric vehicles and charging infrastruct...
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...
Interview: An EV Holiday In Europe
Liz Warren, Head of Business Management at Mer, gives her advice ...
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...
What Workplace EV Charging Grants Are Available in 2022?
We grabbed a coffee and 15 minutes with Scott Duncan, Associate C...
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? ...
EV Charger Installation On Your Business Premises – What’s Involved?
If you’re contemplating EV charger installation at your business ...
Solving Your EV Charging Problems
Whether you are new to electric vehicles or an experienced and co...
Workforce Demographics in the EV Industry
Current Affairs is a series of articles in which Mer examines ind...
Electric Vehicle Driving Experience with Giles Benbow
Giles Benbow, our Head of Fleet Transition has been driving EVs f...
Facilities Manager’s Guide To Workplace EV Charging
The adoption of electric vehicles has led to a demand in charging...
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...
Guide to OZEV’s EV Charge Point Grants
You could be saving on your electric vehicle (EV) charging infras...
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...
EV Smart Charging: Electric Vehicle Charger Regulation
As with all infrastructure projects, it is vital that you get it ...
How to Choose the Right EV Charging Infrastructure for Your Business
As with all infrastructure projects, it is vital that you get it ...
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...
How Mer is Helping UK Retail Parks With Their EV Charging Infrastructure Needs
A look at two successful Mer retail park projects - and key learn...
One Year As Mer – Our Journey Continues
Just over a year ago, in April 2021, we officially launched Mer i...
Why Should Public Sector Bodies Use Existing Frameworks For Their Tendering Process – And How To Use Them
Using existing frameworks can save authorities time and money in ...
EV Charging Infrastructure – Business Models for Commercial Landowners
Looking to install EV charging infrastructure? Read our breakdown...
Electric Vehicle Charging at Garden Centres: All There is to Know About Offering EV Charging to Your Customers
Read our breakdown of the different charging options available, a...
How the UK Government Plans to Boost the Number of Public Chargers to Increase EV Adoption Rates
The government just announced a £1.6 billion funding package to b...
What Impact will the Energy Bills Crisis have on EV Drivers?
The ongoing global energy crisis is affecting households in the U...
Why You Should Choose a Renewable Energy Provider When Installing EV Charge Points
Get to grips with the realities of green energy suppliers and why...
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...
Renewable Energy & The Grid
We take a look at the current share of renewable energy in the UK...
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? ...
How Was The UK EV Charging Experience In 2021?
2021 was a remarkable year for electric vehicles in the UK as rec...
What Is Smart Charging For Electric Vehicles?
The government has now mandated that all EV charge points sold an...
Why Your Business Fleet Should Be Electric
This blog will identify key areas to focus your attention on when...
How To Install an Electric Car Charger at Home
Although there is an ever-growing number of places to top up your...
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...
The Role for Local Authorities in Future Proofing Public EV Charging
With the development of EV charging infrastructure across towns a...
The Development Of Rapid/Ultra-Rapid Charging In The UK
Why the deployment of rapid and ultra-rapid EV chargers is going ...
Partnering with Local Authorities to Deliver Community EV Charging Schemes
Central Government has set out an ambitious timescale to transiti...
What Is Green Energy & Can You Power Your Home or Business With It?
Green energy is produced from renewable energy sources. But does ...
The UK Electric Car Industry In 2021 & Beyond
The UK electric car industry continues to grow in 2021. Battery p...
Fleet Electrification: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Fleet Managers
Our Head of Fleet Transition Giles Benbow looks at the challenges...
EV Infrastructure – Is EV Roaming The Key To Widespread Adoption?
EV drivers need to sign-up to multiple charging point operators w...
Electric Car Tax – What’s In Store For 2021-23?
The UK government offers incentives in the form of electric car t...
What Are Clean Air Zones & Is Your Business Affected?
A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is a UK road/area running special initiati...
Why EV Charging Could Be A Game-Changer For The Parking Industry
How can car parking businesses take advantage of the booming elec...
EV Charging For Business – What Are The Costs & ROI?
When is it the right time to install EV charging stations for bus...