EV Realty opens 9 MW truck charging hub in San Bernardino
EV Realty has opened a 76‑port, 9 MW truck charging hub in San Bernardino designed to serve over 200 medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks daily, with CCS and MCS connectors, Kempower hardware, Synop software and 24/7 on‑site services.
XCharge, JOJO to deploy nine EV fast chargers in Chicagoland
XCharge North America and JOJO Superfast have deployed nine public EV fast‑charging sites in Chicagoland, delivering 800 kW across Menards locations; XCharge has supplied four C6 DC fast chargers per site and has managed turnkey construction.
Michigan NEVI buildout certified; US$51m unlocked
Michigan has been certified as NEVI fully built out by the FHWA, has unlocked US$51 million of NEVI funds and has initiated deployments of 83 stations, while MDOT has been preparing a third application round and public consultation.
Wilton to host Australia's largest electric truck depot
New Energy Transport has secured federal backing and has planned a Wilton depot to charge up to 50 heavy electric trucks, anchor electrified freight corridors and expand nationally, has received regulatory and financing assistance via the Investor Front Door program.
BYD and KFC China to trial 9‑minute EV charging
BYD and KFC China have signed a strategic agreement to integrate drive‑thru ordering with BYD flash charging, piloting in‑car ordering on the Ti7 and targeting a nine‑minute charge; BYD has built over 5,000 stations and has targeted 20,000 by 2026.
SWTCH introduces NFC one-tap offline EV charging
SWTCH Energy has added SWTCH Tap to its Cortex platform, enabling NFC one-tap EV charging with local authorisation and OCPP-based UID caching for offline operation; transactions have been configured to sync when connectivity is restored.
Lynk & Co 10 records 1,100kW peak charging
Lynk & Co has reported the Lynk & Co 10 has charged 10%–70% in 4 minutes 22 seconds and 10%–97% in 8 minutes 42 seconds, reaching 1,100kW peak power on Zeekr V4 chargers; rollout timelines have not been disclosed.
Milepost acquires 250 AC chargers from Mer in Sweden
Milepost has acquired 250 AC charging points from Mer across Sweden, has strengthened its AC footprint while Mer has refocused on DC fast charging, and has aimed to complete integration of the sites by early summer 2026.
300 kW EV charging station opens in Bridgetown
A 300 kW dual‑bay EV charging station has opened on the South Western Highway in Bridgetown, powered by solar with battery backup, and has been delivered by local government, industry and community partners to support tourism and community groups.
Tesla opens 150th Supercharger site in Australia
Tesla has opened its 150th Supercharger site in Pokolbin, Australia, and has expanded its local network to 150 sites and almost 1,000 bays; the eight-stall V4 station has been made available to non-Tesla vehicles.
Everged launches zero-cost EV charger replacement programme
Everged has launched a Zero Cost Swap Programme that has funded removal, replacement, installation and maintenance of legacy EV chargers, and has provided Level 2 and DC fast units with 24/7 monitoring and driver support at no up-front cost.
LadeSofort maps 15,000 ad-hoc EV charging stations
German startup LadeSofort has launched a free app and website mapping about 15,000 ad-hoc EV charging stations across Germany and neighbouring countries, and has integrated real-time availability, pricing, route planning and fee alerts.
BYD reaches 5,000 flash-charging stations in 27 days
BYD has commissioned its 5,000th flash‑charging station, extending the network to 297 cities and signalling a target of 20,000 stations by end‑2026, with company‑reported second‑generation Blade Battery performance and rapid‑charge metrics.
China launches national power battery traceability platform
China has launched a national power battery traceability platform and has mandated industry integration from 1 April, centralising lifecycle data and requiring manufacturers, vehicle producers, maintenance firms and recyclers to report production, sales, maintenance and recycling information.
ChargePoint launches Premier Care and Support Portal
ChargePoint has introduced Premier Care, a managed service for large or complex charger networks, and has launched the Support Portal with Cloud Plan subscriptions, which has provided self-service case management, analytics and a searchable knowledge base.
bp pulse chargers added to Chargefox network
Chargefox has integrated more than 270 bp pulse fast chargers into its app, enabling over 300,000 users to locate and access additional charging plugs and strengthening roaming coverage across metropolitan, regional and rural Australia.
Federal funding for three Melbourne electric truck hubs
ARENA has committed A$25.3m to a A$61m NewVolt project to establish three high‑power charging hubs in Melbourne, delivering 24 fast‑charging bays and capacity for up to 100 heavy and medium electric trucks.
BYD offers free flash charging for Linghui e7
BYD has offered one year of free flash charging for eligible Linghui e7 flash-charging models, provided via Linghui and Didi stations; some dealers have extended offers and the model has been rolled out in 127 cities.
BYD reports 4,990 Flash Charging sites in China
BYD has reported 4,990 Flash Charging sites across 292 Chinese cities, representing about 25% of its 2026 target of 20,000, and has noted the rollout has proceeded, with plans for international deployment.
F-150 Lightning owners advised to use AC charging
Bosscap has been placed into receivership and a recall has been issued for 146 converted F-150 Lightning vehicles. Owners have been advised to avoid DC fast charging, use AC charging and contact Performax for inspection and rectification.
BP Pulse starts 24-bay EV hub at Melbourne Airport
BP Pulse has begun construction of a 24-bay EV charging hub at Melbourne Airport, featuring 150 kW and 300 kW chargers, accessible and drive-through bays, and has been planned to run on 100 per cent on-site solar electricity.
Australian trucking sector seeks faster electrification
Rising diesel costs have increased uncertainty and have prompted Australian trucking firms and industry groups to urge accelerated electrification, calling for government investment in charging infrastructure, subsidies and retrofit support after trials have shown competitive range and cost savings.
Kempower and Windrose Demonstrate Megawatt Charging
Kempower and Windrose have conducted a real-world MCS charging session at EV Realty's San Bernardino hub, using a 1.2 MW Kempower Power Unit and Mega Satellite dispensers to validate interoperability and sustained high‑power charging for heavy‑duty fleets.
V-Green to invest US$380m in Vietnam EV charging network
V-Green has announced a VND10 trillion (about US$380m) investment to install 99 highway charging hubs nationwide by the end of the year, each with up to 100 ports at 150kW and powered by VinFast-developed battery storage.
EV charger compatibility and testing practices
BTC Power has maintained a testing lab and has integrated chargers with over 50 back-end systems. It has implemented regular re-testing, firmware matrices and certification processes that have ensured vehicle, payment and back-end interoperability.
Pii EVDC Chargers Receive cETLus Listing
Pii has received cETLus listing for its EVDC DC fast chargers, which have been certified to UL and CSA standards after Intertek safety evaluation, and have been designed for wide input voltage flexibility and direct DC integration.
HeyCharge launches MagicBox retrofit for home EV chargers
HeyCharge has launched the MagicBox retrofit adapter, which has enabled OCPP-compatible home chargers to operate offline, manage dynamic load and optimise solar and tariff-based charging; it has been slated for rollout with Easee in DACH in 2026.
Mahindra and HPCL to expand EV charging network across India
Mahindra and Hindustan Petroleum have agreed to deploy EV chargers at more than 24,400 HPCL retail outlets nationwide, installing high-capacity fast units including 180 kW chargers and digital services to expand public charging infrastructure and support long-distance EV travel.
Nayax-Lynkwell platform adopted by E-Plug
E-Plug has become among the first US operators to adopt Nayax’s combined payment and Lynkwell charging-management platform, which has integrated hardware payments, cloud fleet monitoring, monetisation tools and consolidated financial reporting.
eVerged and World4Solar offer integrated solar EV systems
eVerged and World4Solar have partnered to offer a system that has combined EV charging, canopy-mounted solar and battery storage for commercial and municipal sites, and has been designed to reduce grid reliance, cut demand charges and enable PPA-based zero-upfront financing
New Zealand co-funds 2,574 EV charge points
The New Zealand government has agreed a co-funding package of NZ$52.7m in zero-interest loans and NZ$60m in matched investment with ChargeNet and Meridian to install 2,574 additional EV chargers, doubling public charger capacity.
Geely unveils 1,500 kW EV charger
Geely has unveiled a 1,500 kW EV charger and has demonstrated peak power of 1,500 kW while charging the updated Zeekr 001. The vehicle has adopted a 900 V architecture and Geely has operated 2,103 charging stations in 215 cities.
Infineon and Zenergize partner on Indian power electronics
Infineon and Zenergize have announced a partnership to integrate Infineon's wide-bandgap semiconductors into Zenergize's locally designed power-electronics for solar, EV charging and energy storage, aiming to enhance efficiency and support domestic manufacturing in India.
CharIN opens Unified Error Codes repo on GitHub
CharIN has launched a public GitHub repository for Unified Error Codes, has invited community contributions, and has partnered with the UEC Initiative to develop protocol‑agnostic hardware and software error code specifications, with software definitions due by October 2026.
Windrose and Autel complete MCS megawatt charging trial
Windrose and Autel Europe have completed a real-world megawatt charging session in Roosendaal using the MCS standard, and have demonstrated interoperability between Autel’s infrastructure and Windrose’s truck platform with a 1,440 kW system.
Exicom opens ₹216 crore EV power electronics plant
Exicom Tele-Systems has opened a ₹216 crore integrated manufacturing facility in Hyderabad and has increased production capacity by about 2.5 times to produce AC and DC chargers, battery systems and critical power solutions for domestic and export markets.
Australia's largest apartment EV charging retrofit
A Melbourne apartment building has been fitted with 251 EV charging outlets as part of an ARENA-supported pilot, has demonstrated managed billing and load control without new substation works, and has been integrated with fire-alarm shutdown capacity.
CSIRO develops proof-of-concept quantum battery
CSIRO researchers have developed a proof-of-concept quantum battery that has demonstrated wireless laser charging and has stored energy for six times the charging duration, and have identified scaling and retention challenges before commercialisation.
Ionna reaches 100 sites, offers manufacturer discounts
Ionna has opened its 100th charging site, has deployed nearly 1,000 live bays and has contracted a further 340 sites; it has introduced manufacturer-specific discounts and loyalty options for vehicles from its eight founding backers.
Soneil Spark mobile charging trailer for EV fleets
Soneil Spark has introduced a trailer-mounted mobile charger with configurable battery capacity and AC/DC ports, and has marketed it to fleets, off-grid sites, events and disaster response, and has highlighted microgrid and rapid-deployment capabilities.
BYD to deploy 1,500 kW Flash Charging 2.0 network in Europe
BYD has announced plans to deploy a 1,500 kW Flash Charging 2.0 network in Europe within weeks and has indicated initial service will support Blade Battery‑equipped Denza Z9 GTs; compatibility and claimed recharge speeds have yet to be validated.
BYD launches Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging network
BYD has launched Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging 2.0 and has seen increased consumer interest across China. The company has committed to deploy 20,000 high‑power stations by end‑2026 and has reported faster all‑temperature charging performance.
Tesla opens first customer-facing Megacharger in California
Tesla has opened a customer-facing Megacharger in Ontario, California, has begun deploying a planned 66-site US network with 37 sites targeted by end-2026, and has offered 750 kW at the site while competitors have advanced MCS charging deployments.
EV charging infrastructure upgraded at two NSW hospitals
NSW Health has installed 38 EV chargers at two hospitals and has used Schneider Electric's dynamic load management to avoid major grid upgrades, supporting fleet decarbonisation and helping meet the state's Net Zero Government Operations vehicle targets.
Power network installs first of 100 pole-mounted EV chargers
A power network has installed eight pole-mounted EV chargers in inner Melbourne as part of a 100-unit trial, and network operators have retained ownership while e-mobility service providers have been engaged to manage customer charging services.
Blink to deploy 200 EV chargers across 90 Korian sites
Blink Charging has agreed to deploy over 200 company-owned EV chargers across 90 Korian Belgium sites under a fully financed model, with Blink assuming installation, operation and maintenance and Korian having gained a recurring income stream without upfront capital expenditure.
BYD launches 1,500 kW flash charger and 450-mile battery
BYD has unveiled a Blade Battery 2.0 and a 1,500 kW 'flash' charger, which it has said can recharge a battery from 10% to 70% in five minutes and which it has begun to deploy across models and public sites.
Xos to add V2G across commercial EV line-up
Xos has announced production for April 2026 of V2G-capable school buses and has committed to adding bidirectional charging across its commercial EV range, enabling depot-level energy management, reduced peak demand charges and participation in utility demand-response programmes.
BYD unveils ultra-fast EV charging technology
BYD has unveiled Flash Charging technology and two models featuring the Super e‑Platform, which have been assessed to add around 400 kilometres in about five minutes and have been shown to support up to 1,000 kW charging under optimal conditions.