The Charged Hub
News, stories and case studies
Explore the Brim blog hub for the latest news, inspiring customer success stories, and expert tips from the Brim Chargers team.
Inherited EV chargers: a managing agent’s checklist
What to do when a block or estate comes with EV chargers already fitted: five questions to audit them, the Ofgem resale rule, Section 20 and grants.
Add chargers without adding supply
Every charger on a development shares one supply. Brim’s IPM system spreads demand as cars come and go, moves it into the cheap hours and eases back under load, so the connection stops setting how many chargers a site can have.
Brim Chargers live chat: fast UK EV support
Brim Chargers' live chat function makes it easier than ever to get help exactly when you need it: UK-based support on the website and in the app.
The UK's EV pay-per-mile tax: what does it mean for drivers?
The November 2025 Budget added a pay-per-mile tax for EVs from April 2028, and funded charging and EV incentives. What it means for drivers and the industry.
Future-proofing new builds: 67 EV chargers installed at Weston Homes' Sydenham
Brim future-proofed Dylon Riverside with 67 smart EV chargers: one per residential parking bay, on the landlord supply, with residents billed only for the energy they use.
Electric cars set to become more affordable, says UK Transport Secretary
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander pledges cheaper EVs, backed by major charging infrastructure investment.
How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home in the UK?
Brim's 7.4kW charger lets you power up at home for as little as 7p/kWh with smart tariffs: efficient, affordable, and built for UK drivers.
Which EV tariff should you pick in 2025?
As of June 2025, the Brim 7.4 kW Universal Charger works with 10 of the UK's 11 domestic EV tariffs, making off-peak charging as cheap as £2.73 per full charge.
Helping Fernham Homes power up with Brim's Community Charging service
Fernham Homes installs 27 EV chargers at its head office with Brim's Community Charging service: staff pre-pay in the MyBrim app, and the company earns commission on every session.
Electrifying Weston Homes, Stanstead
126 EV chargers at Weston Homes' head office car park on the existing supply: Brim's Intelligent Power Management ran them on 375 amps instead of 4,000+.
