PlugStream

08/10/2026

We've switched on at Masson Mills!

We're excited to share that our permanent PlugStream exhibition stand at Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, is now powered up and illuminated!
We've created this space to give people the opportunity to see our British-made EV chargers in person, explore the different colours and finishes, and get a proper feel for the design and quality of our products.

Whether you're:
- An architect looking to incorporate EV charging into your designs.
- A property developer planning your next project.
- An electrician or installer interested in our charging solutions.
- A homeowner considering an EV charger.
- Or simply someone interested in seeing what we're creating here in Britain.

You're welcome to come and see our display!

The stand features our PlugStream 7S and 7T chargers, along with a selection of our available finishes, all presented in a contemporary architectural setting. It's been fantastic seeing the stand come together, and switching on the lighting today was another important milestone.

We're looking forward to welcoming visitors and showing what PlugStream has to offer.
📍 Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

https://plugstream.co.uk/news-and-blog/plugstream-permanent-display-masson-mills

Find out more about our products at https://plugstream.co.uk, or drop us a message if you'd like to discuss an upcoming project.

22/09/2026

One Charger. Three Generations of OCPP. ⚡

Your EV charger should give you choices throughout its working life.

PlugStream Firmware now supports OCPP 1.6J, OCPP 2.0.1 and OCPP 2.1, giving you more choice of compatible charging management platforms.

Whether you’re adding chargers to an existing site or planning a future platform migration, supporting all three generations helps keep your options open.

PlugStream Cloud is one option. A compatible third-party platform can be another.

Read why this matters for your next charger and the years ahead 👇

https://plugstream.co.uk/news-and-blog/one-charger-three-generations-of-ocpp

27/08/2026

Smarter charging starts with better context.

PlugStream Sense already brings together your electricity tariff, ready-by time and charger status to make smarter charging decisions. Now, vehicle data can give it an even clearer picture of the energy your EV needs.

Tesla is the first connected vehicle provider supported in beta. Owners of compatible Tesla vehicles can securely connect their account to share read-only information with PlugStream Sense, including:

🔋 Current battery level
🎯 Tesla charge limit
🔌 Plugged-in and charging status
⚡ AC charging power
🕒 How recent the vehicle data is

PlugStream Sense combines this information with your tariff, required departure time, charger readiness and energy already delivered to create a more informed charging plan.
Privacy and control remain central:

✅ PlugStream only controls your charger—not your vehicle
✅ The connection cannot unlock, wake or send charging commands to your Tesla
✅ PlugStream does not request or retain vehicle location data
✅ Boost and Charge Now always take priority
✅ Uncertain or outdated vehicle data will not trigger a new automated decision

You don’t need a Tesla to use PlugStream Sense. Any vehicle can be added in MyPlugStream and used with an energy estimate.

Adding your vehicle also helps us understand which manufacturer integrations customers would like us to support next.

Open MyPlugStream and go to Settings → PlugStream Sense to get started.

Read the complete guide:
https://plugstream.co.uk/news-and-blog/smarter-charging-decisions-plugstream-sense-vehicle-data

PlugStream Sense can combine vehicle data, charger readiness, tariffs and ready-by time to make better EV charging decisions, with connected Tesla data available in beta.

27/08/2026

Help shape what PlugStream builds next.

Vote for ideas or improvements you would like to see implemented in our products or platforms or add your own.

See the customer ideas shaping future PlugStream improvements.

17/08/2026

Five new LED modes - Classic, Glow, Aurora, Sparkle and Stealth. Plus support for dimming the LED's at night.

Personalise a PlugStream charger with Classic, Glow, Aurora, Sparkle and Stealth LED modes, custom colours and scheduled night-time dimming.

11/08/2026

Home Installation Guide - What’s Including in a Standard Installation.

A practical UK guide to home EV charger installation: what a standard install includes, what counts as non-standard, cable runs, consumer units, DNO notification, connectivity and what to check before you get a quote.

08/08/2026

⚡ Meet the PlugStream 7 family.

One smart EV charging platform. Two ways to charge.

🔌 PlugStream 7S — socketed for maximum cable flexibility.
🔌 PlugStream 7T — tethered with an integrated 7m Type 2 cable for everyday convenience.

Whichever you choose, you get 7.4kW smart charging with tariff scheduling, solar-aware charging, automatic load management and the flexibility of the PlugStream platform.

Designed, manufactured and supported in the UK.

Choose the PlugStream 7 that fits your driveway.

Explore the range at plugstream.co.uk/plugstream-7

05/08/2026

Drive an EV for work? Claiming back your charging costs shouldn’t mean digging through screenshots and spreadsheets.
PlugStream turns your real charging sessions into clear, expense-ready reports.

Choose a calendar month or quarter, select a rolling date range, or create a custom report. Review costs, energy use and individual charging sessions, download the PDF, or schedule reports to arrive automatically.

Everything stays in your report library, ready whenever your employer or accountant needs it.

Would this make your monthly expense claim easier? Anything you would like adding or changing?

30/07/2026

Charger firmware Update life cycle - From field report to firmware. How a charger issue becomes a fix

How a reported EV charging issue becomes a tested firmware release: reproducing the fault, automated hardware-in-the-loop coverage, staged rollout and verification.

23/07/2026

EV charger CT clamps: why placement decides how well load management works

https://plugstream.co.uk/news-and-blog/ev-charger-ct-clamp-placement-guide