01-08-2025
Car owners could face large bills for replacements on their driveways 'by 2030'
A firm manufacturing chargers has warned that many currently used by UK drivers are not upgradeable and will inevitably need replacing as they become outdated
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers are being warned that the charging technology on their driveways could be destined for landfill within just a few years. A charging equipment manufacturer has cautioned that numerous units currently being used by British EV motorists cannot be upgraded and will inevitably require replacement as they become obsolete.
Simpson and Partners, which produces eco-friendly chargers, is encouraging motorists to think about how long their domestic electric car charging points will last. As charging technology advances at the same breakneck speed as electric vehicles themselves, the firm predicts that more than 100,000 charging units will end up in landfill by 2030, because they cannot keep pace with the newest developments, reports the Express.
Co-founder Mandy Simpson said: "It's time consumers knew the truth about charger lifespans - and some won't last as long as the electric cars they charge.
"Building the electric vehicle infrastructure is crucial to encourage greater electric vehicle uptake, but not if the chargers can't be updated. An S&P charger will not end up in landfill, they are engineered and designed to last.
"The majority of chargers bought today are sealed units that can't be updated - they have to be thrown out and replaced as new technology arrives."
Simpson and Partners declared that its chargers were future-ready, featuring straightforward updates for both hardware and software within secure, weatherproof housings. The firm has recently launched the Home Series Gen V3 EV charger, set to spearhead intelligent bi-directional charging (V2G) between electric vehicles and the grid.
The company revealed it had also enhanced its Gen 2 and Gen 3 chargers to work with the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff, now enabling motorists to access smart energy savings, regardless of vehicle type.
This provides six hours of off-peak electricity each night for the entire household, enabling the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly EV charging. Furthermore, customers can benefit from the new Octopus Intelligent Drive package, providing unlimited scheduled smart charging for a fixed £30 monthly charge.
David Simpson, co-founder and COO, said: "We are very excited that our new chargers are fully accredited with the Intelligent Octopus GO energy tariff, which makes light work of charging an EV when prices are the most competitive. It opens up mass-market smart charging that's inclusive, effective, and ready for whatever car you drive.
"Additionally with our vehicle to grid capability, customers will in the future have the opportunity to earn cash when sending energy back to the grid. A huge thanks to the Kraken and Octopus teams for working together with us to deliver the benefits of the Intelligent Octopus Go to our loyal customers."
Mandy Simpson said: "We refuse to design, engineer and manufacture products that just end up in landfill. It really should not be happening in our journey to a more sustainable world."
