Potomac Edison to subsidise 28 electric school buses
Potomac Edison has launched an $11.1-million pilot to subsidise up to 28 electric school buses, cover charging and electrical upgrade costs, and has included vehicle-to-grid testing while providing technical assistance to local school systems.
Webinar: Isolating EV charging interoperability faults
A webinar has outlined a structured approach to isolating EV‑charging interoperability failures, emphasising separation of EV, EVSE and communications errors and reduced troubleshooting time without on‑site appointments or raw hex dumps.
TfL awards TotalEnergies contract for 43 DC fast chargers
Transport for London has awarded TotalEnergies a contract to deploy up to 43 DC fast chargers across London, prioritising 100 kW and 200 kW sites near high‑mileage routes and local amenities; deployment has been coordinated with public‑sector partners.
Lectron secures UL 2252 for full EV adapter range
Lectron has obtained UL 2252 certification for its full EV charging adapter range, covering NACS, CCS and J1772 in AC and DC configurations, and has reported interoperability across home, workplace and public charging infrastructure.
HeyCharge awarded €2.5m EIC grant for offline EV charging
HeyCharge has received a €2.5-million European Innovation Council grant to advance its offline SecureCharge FLEX system from TRL 7 to TRL 8, conduct multi-country pilots and pursue EU certification and installer onboarding.
Electrify America reaches 5,600 chargers, 1,100 at 350 kW
Electrify America has expanded its North American network to over 5,600 public chargers, has upgraded more than 1,100 units to 350 kW capacity, and has reported a rise in sessions and energy delivered, exceeding 750 GWh in 2025.
WiTricity launches 600 W wireless charger for golf carts
WiTricity has launched a 600 W wireless charger for golf carts priced at $1,625, half the price of its 900 W unit; it has been released for immediate availability and has been made compatible with multiple light electric vehicles.
Washington DC launches 16-site curbside EV charging pilot
DDOT has partnered with it’s electric to deploy 16 curbside Level 2 chargers across eight wards in a pilot that has been designed to inform regulation and permit processes for private vendors using the public right-of-way.
Kempower hosts MCS winter trials for heavy trucks
Kempower has hosted three commercial vehicle manufacturers to test its megawatt charging system in sub‑zero Sweden and has demonstrated charging up to 1.2 MW at a depot with a 2.4 MW grid connection and 2.4 MWh of storage.
Harrow to deploy 500 on-street EV charge points
The London Borough of Harrow has partnered with char.gy, has deployed 225 of 500 on‑street EV charge points on lamp columns and has scheduled a further 275 by October 2028, supplied with 100% renewable electricity and discounted overnight pricing.
i-charging launches 1.6 MW modular EV charger
i-charging has launched MAX, a 1.6 MW modular charger that has been designed to scale in 50 kW increments, to support multiple connector standards, allocate power across up to eight vehicles, and has scheduled deliveries from Q3 2026.
U.S. Energy adds Volt Vault Lite propane DC charger
U.S. Energy has added a trailer-based DC fast charger, Volt Vault Lite, offering two 60 kW ports and multi‑fuel operation for sites without grid access; lead time has been given as four months.
UK EV charging standards tightening for manufacturers
Versinetic has warned that UK technical and regulatory standards for EV chargers have been tightened, as adoption of ISO 15118 and OCPP 2.x and UK-specific regulations have raised cybersecurity, interoperability and procurement expectations ahead of 2026.
Baden-Württemberg police pilot ADS-TEC ChargePost
The Baden-Württemberg police have commenced a pilot deploying ADS-TEC Energy's ChargePost battery-buffered fast chargers at Pforzheim, which have delivered up to 300 kW and reduced reliance on grid upgrades.
Orion to install 105 EV chargers for Boston schools
Orion Energy Systems has won a $4m contract to install 105 DC fast chargers and infrastructure at Boston Public Schools' Freeport Bus Yard; the company has deployed above‑ground mounts with Jersey barriers and has expanded similar Northeast fleet electrification projects.
Nio reaches 100m battery swaps, signals Q4 profit
Nio has completed 100 million battery swaps and has reported an expected profit above A$140m for Q4 2025, while expanding its swap network and Battery-as-a-Service offering internationally.
Mitra EV secures $27m to expand fleet electrification
Mitra EV has raised $27 million and has secured equity from Ultra Capital plus a credit facility from S2G Investments to expand its commercial fleet electrification platform, including shared charging networks, fleet solutions and market expansion.
Xos expands Hub mobile chargers to three capacities
Xos has expanded its Hub lineup with 210 kWh, 420 kWh and 630 kWh options, has designed the units for rapid deployment and scaling, and has scheduled customer deliveries for Q1 while UL 9540A certification has been targeted for 2026.
Midwestern Wheels and ChargePoint open EV charging hubs
Midwestern Wheels has partnered with ChargePoint and has opened public EV charging hubs at its Appleton and Madison rental locations, deploying ChargePoint's Omni Port hardware and next-generation platform to serve rental customers, internal fleet and local residents.
Varroc wins $48m bi-directional EV charger contract
Varroc has secured a six-year, approximately $48m contract to supply bi-directional AC chargers to a major EV manufacturer, has scheduled production in Romania, and has expanded its role in EV charging and vehicle-to-grid infrastructure.
Emobi raises $3.4m to expand JustPlug EV system
Emobi has closed a $3.4m seed round and has secured capital to scale its ISO 15118‑based JustPlug charging solution through partnerships with carmakers, fleets and charging operators.
Schneider Electric launches 720 kW StarCharge Fast EV system
Schneider Electric has introduced the StarCharge Fast 720, a 720 kW EV charging system that has supported simultaneous charging of up to 12 vehicles, has achieved 97% efficiency and has adopted a decentralised architecture enabling flexible dispenser placement.
WattEV doubles capacity at San Bernardino depot
WattEV has more than doubled capacity at its San Bernardino depot, adding thirty 250 kW CCS ports and six 1.2 MW MCS ports, raising total power to 11.5 MW and enabling up to 200 truck charges per day.
Victoria opens first overhead-gantry electric depot
Victoria has opened its first overhead-gantry electric bus depot in Preston, built by Kinetic under the Metropolitan Zero Emission Bus Franchise, and has begun introducing 58 battery electric buses to transition the depot to full zero-emission operation.
EVgo plans 500 NACS fast charging connectors by 2026
EVgo has expanded NACS connector deployment following a 2025 pilot and has announced plans to install more than 500 NACS fast-charging connectors by end-2026 across existing and new United States sites to support rising NACS-equipped vehicle demand.
Kikusui test systems for EV on-board chargers
Kikusui has provided test systems that have enabled AC and DC evaluation of on‑board chargers, reproducing global grid conditions, supporting bidirectional DC testing and regenerative operation for compliance, performance validation and accelerated development.
Pilot to install Tesla Semi heavy-duty chargers
Pilot has agreed with Tesla to deploy V4 chargers for Tesla Semi heavy-duty trucks at select sites across five states, and initial sites have been scheduled to open in summer 2026 with stalls capable of delivering up to 1.2MW.
Updated EV grants for commercial fleets, 2026
Governments in Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada and Spain have updated commercial EV grant schemes and depot charging funding for 2026, covering light vans, heavy trucks and differing tax, point-of-sale and utility incentives.
WEX unifies fuel and public EV charging payments
WEX has combined petrol and public EV charging transactions onto a single fleet card and invoice, has embedded RFID for charging access, and has offered unified reporting and a single credit line for mixed-energy fleets.
InstaVolt launches EV charger locator features
InstaVolt has launched interactive mapping and site-amenity search tools on its UK and international websites to help drivers locate chargers, and has announced planned site listings; it has reported over 3,000 chargers live or in development and renewable-powered operation.
GM integrates Electrify America into branded apps
GM has added Electrify America network access to its myChevrolet, myGMC and myCadillac apps, enabling route planning, real-time station availability, session monitoring and in-app payment for over 5,000 public chargers.
Beam Global sells 10 EV ARC chargers to New York development
Beam Global has sold ten EV ARC off-grid charging systems to a New York residential development and has reported fourth-quarter revenue growth of over 50%, driven by increased commercial and international sales and broader product diversification.
Keysight introduces high-power and megawatt EV test systems
Keysight has introduced test systems for high-power and megawatt EV charging, supporting up to 1,500 V/1,500 A and multiple global standards to aid validation and interoperability.
Mercedes‑Benz tests Megawatt Charging System on eActros
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks conducted a 2,400 km test of the Megawatt Charging System with eActros 600 vehicles across northern Europe to assess interoperability, charging performance and thermal management.
L-Charge raises $10m to expand off-grid EV charging
L-Charge raised $10 million to scale national off-grid EV charger installations, broaden product and service offerings, and expand sales, operations and support to serve commercial fleets and ride-hail segments.
Managed EV charging doubles grid hosting capacity
Study finds active managed EV charging can double hosting capacity, reduce peak load up to 50%, lower infrastructure costs and deliver off-peak charging while meeting customer needs.
EU urged to maintain heavy-duty charging funding
Transport industry groups urge the European Commission to secure continuous EU funding for heavy‑duty charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, warning a 2026–27 gap would impede zero‑emission truck deployment.
Kempower and GodEnergi expand Nordic commercial EV charging
Kempower and GodEnergi have expanded commercial EV charging across the Nordics, deploying truck and bus fast-charging sites, including a megawatt charger and more than 7,000 regional charging points.
Ampol opens drive-through EV charging bays on M4
Ampol has opened dual service-centre AmpCharge hubs on Sydney’s M4 with drive-through bays and ABB 400kW chargers to support heavy vehicles and faster vehicle turnarounds.
RoadGrid raises ₹12 crore to expand EV charging network
RoadGrid secured ₹12 crore in a Pre-Series A round to scale manufacturing, deepen software integration and accelerate deployment of EV charging stations across India.
EVgo to install DC fast chargers at Kroger stores
EVgo will deploy at least 150 DC fast-charging stalls annually through 2035 at Kroger stores, expanding its network and targeting over 15,000 stalls by 2029.
ADNOC opens 60-stall EV charging hub on E11
ADNOC Distribution opened a 60-stall high-speed EV charging hub on the Abu Dhabi–Dubai E11, plans 20 more hubs by end-2026 and aims to electrify UAE highways by end-2027.
Kempower, GET Charged opening five DC fast charging sites
Kempower and GET Charged will deploy five DC fast-charging stations across Queens and Long Island, each using Kempower systems with NACS and CCS1 connectors, due to open in early 2026.
CATL installs 1,325 battery-swapping stations in one year
CATL installed 1,325 battery‑swapping stations in a year across passenger and commercial networks, expanded into 45 cities, formed strategic partnerships and set targets for nationwide expansion.
Suffolk starts public EV chargepoint installations
Suffolk County Council and CPO Believ have begun installing public EV charge points under the Plug in Suffolk programme, funded by a £5.3m LEVI grant and £16m investment.
MSI launches 9.6 kW portable EV charger
MSI introduced the EZgo, a portable Level 1 and 2 EV charger delivering up to 9.6 kW, supporting 100–240 V, UL-certified, IP66-rated, Type 1 or NACS compatible, with Bluetooth.
Hotel and motel EV charging prices in Australia
Survey finds wide variation in destination EV charging prices at Australian hotels and motels, with some sites applying high per‑kWh and connection fees, influencing guest charging behaviour.
Hypercharge launches Hypercorp energy management initiative
Hypercharge has launched Hypercorp Energy Solutions, offering battery energy storage, energy-management software and services to commercial, fleet and multi-family property owners across North America using an asset-light partnership model.
