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The UK’s Public EV Charging Network Reached 118,321 Chargers by February 2026 and Most Commercial Sites Are Still Relying on Detection Systems That Were Never Designed for This Environment

Aug 21, 2026 | EV thermal monitoring, Thermal Runaway Risks

The UK’s public charging network has grown at its fastest rate to date, with rapid and ultra-rapid chargers expanding 41% in 2025 alone. DC fast chargers operating at 350kW and above with currents exceeding 500A are now the backbone of the public...

How Commercial Sites Can Reduce Thermal Runaway Risks

Aug 5, 2026 | Thermal Runaway Risks

Thermal Runaway Is Not a Future Risk. It Is Happening Now on UK Commercial Sites and Most Are Not Adequately Protected. In January 2025, a massive thermal runaway event at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in California forced the evacuation of 1,500 residents....