Pod Point Celebrates Historic 250,000 EV Charger Installation Milestone in UK
Pod Point celebrates the installation of 250,000 EV chargers across the UK, marking a significant milestone in their 15-year journey of making electric vehicle charging accessible and affordable.
From humble beginnings in 2009 with just 55 EVs registered in the UK, the industry has grown exponentially, with over 314,684 electric cars sold in 2023 and 299,733 in 2024 so far.
Worker at EV charging station
Key Milestones:
2009: Founded as Infracharge, launching their first dual-socketed charger, the POD Point Twin.
Pod Point twin EV charging unit
2010: Developed the first single-socket home chargepoint (Pod Point Home/Solo) with Nissan.
POD Point Solo EV charger
2015: Launched the Pod Point App for seamless charging management.
2018: Partnered with Redrow Homes and Tesco.
VW ID.3 charging at Pod Point
2020: EDF acquired majority stake in Pod Point.
2021:
- Launched the compact Solo 3 charger
- Listed on London Stock Exchange
- Partnered with Mercedes, Mazda, and BMW
Pod Point Solo wall charger
2022: Contributed to key EV charging legislation in England.
2023:
- Founding member of ChargeUK
- Partnered with She's Electric
- Received Which? Trusted Trader endorsement
- Named 'Best Home Charger 2023' by What Car?
2024:
- Released Solo 3S with solar integration
- Launched Plug & Power bundle
- Expanded Energy Flex program
- Appointed Melanie Lane as CEO
Black Pod Point charging unit
Pod Point continues to innovate and expand its services, maintaining its position as a leading force in the UK's transition to electric vehicles.
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