Does Ecotricity's EV charge point fee mean market has reached a 'tipping point'?

Michael Holder
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Ecotricity starts roll-out of £6 fee for 30 minute rapid charge across its UK motorway service station network

Ecotricity has for the first time introduced a fee for plug-in car drivers wishing to power up at its 296 motorway charge points following a three-fold increase in the network's use last year. The renewable...

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