Electric-vehicle chargepoints, charging networks and supporting charging infrastructure.
How three-phase home charging can maximise solar power for EVs
A technical guide explains how single- and three-phase EV chargers interact with solar inverters and household supplies. It covers load balancing, solar-sensing chargers, portable charging and integrating home batteries to improve solar utilisation.
EV Realty appoints Henrik Holland president to expand fleet charging
EV Realty has appointed Henrik Holland president as it expands its heavy-truck charging business and develops its Powered Properties platform for autonomous and other fleet depots. The company has secured nearly 50MW of grid capacity and plans a new California facility.
Australian EV sales growth puts charging network under pressure
The HERE-SBD EV Index found Australia had 24 battery-electric cars per public charger in 2025. Charging infrastructure is concentrated in New South Wales and Victoria, while Western Australia and Tasmania lag, highlighting the need for further investment as EV adoption rises.
Centurion backs Western Australia electric heavy-freight charging network
Centurion is working with Purpose Energy on a proposed A$137m electric heavy-freight network between Perth and Bunbury, featuring three charging hubs and two battery-swapping stations. Purpose Energy is also exploring trucks and technology with Sany.
Australia expands EV charger and workshop rebates for dealerships and repairers
Australia’s DRIVEN programme will provide dealerships, repairers and mechanics with up to A$3,000 per EV charging plug and 80% of eligible tool costs, capped at A$50,000 per site, until April 2027.
New York and New Jersey ports launch $45m electric truck incentives
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is launching $45m in incentives for zero-emission drayage trucks, yard tractors and charging equipment. Calstart will administer the programmes, including up to $39m in vehicle and charger vouchers and $5m for five charging hubs.
Queensland halts EV charging funding as regional ownership rises
Queensland’s LNP government has ended funding rounds for its regional EV charging network, while cancelling plans to electrify its fleet and ordering 630 diesel buses. The decision comes as EV ownership grows sharply across regional Queensland.
ChargePoint reports quarterly beat as CEO forecasts continued growth
ChargePoint reported $116.1m in quarterly revenue, beating expectations, while its CEO forecast further growth from new charging products and technology. The company is rolling out faster chargers in Europe and next-generation Level 2 and Level 3 products in the US.
IRU and T&E call for EU dialogue on heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation
IRU and T&E have urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to launch a strategic dialogue on heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation. Their call comes ahead of reviews of EU charging infrastructure and CO₂ standards rules, amid concerns over costs, grid capacity and zero-emission vehicle uptake.
EV charging accessories reach Australian hardware-store shelves
Portable chargers, wallboxes and adapter leads for electric vehicles are increasingly being sold through Australian hardware retailers, including Bunnings, as manufacturers supply fewer charging accessories with new vehicles.
Guide to using public AC chargers with your own charging lead
Public AC chargers commonly require drivers to supply their own cable. The guide explains Type 2 and three-phase requirements, recommends a 22kW-rated lead of 5–7 metres, and advises Australian buyers to use local distributors.
Study calls for locally planned kerbside EV charging
A UNSW study says kerbside EV chargers should be planned like traffic lights, with councils and residents helping determine locations and quantities. Evidence from Australian deployments highlights approval delays, uneven demand and the need to balance charging access with other kerbside priorities.
Tesla questioned over Australian Supercharger vote outcome
Tesla has been challenged over selecting Jurien Bay for its latest Australian Supercharger vote despite Balladonia receiving the most votes. The Driven reports that a new voting round has begun, with Eucla and Balladonia among the nominated sites.
BYD reaches 10,000 Flash Charging stations in China
BYD has deployed 10,000 Flash Charging stations in China, halfway to its target of 20,000 by the end of 2026. Its 1,500kW network is also being added to selected Sinopec fuel stations under a June agreement.
Kempower data links EV charging-site use to plug density
Kempower’s ChargEye data indicates that charging-site utilisation correlates more strongly with the number of plugs than installed power. Sites using distributed charging achieved 83% higher utilisation than fixed-power sites, according to the company’s white paper based on North American data.
Canada-Mexico West Coast zero-emission truck corridor planned
Five governments are coordinating a British Columbia-to-Baja California freight corridor with 20 electric-truck charging stations and three hydrogen fuelling stations. The initiative will also align technical standards and infrastructure planning to support zero-emission trucks across borders.
Geely develops 1000V architecture for faster electric-vehicle charging
Geely is developing a 1000V architecture intended to improve on its current 800V systems and deliver charging beyond 10–80% in 5.5 minutes. The group has also built more than 2,100 1,500kW Zeekr-branded chargers to support future vehicles.
Ausgrid tests layered EV charging strategy for operational fleet
Ausgrid is prioritising depot charging, while testing 40kW DC chargers at substations and vehicle-to-vehicle charging for operational resilience. It is also exploring automated home-charging reimbursement using in-vehicle monitoring data.
Ampol expands Australian EV charging network but remains loss-making
Ampol nearly doubled its Australian EV charging bays to 356 and invested A$10m in fast chargers. Its Energy Solutions business posted a A$15.6m first-half operating loss but expects to break even towards the end of 2028.
Electric motorcycle lap highlights charging gaps across remote Australia
Ed Darmanin’s electric motorcycle journey from Sydney to Broome exposed charger faults, heat-related slow charging and long infrastructure gaps, while showcasing solar-and-battery charging sites in remote Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Nio transfers Wuhan battery-swap stations to state-owned partner
Nio Power has transferred its first 36 Wuhan battery-swap stations to state-owned Optics Valley Traffic Company. Nio will retain operational and technical management under an asset-light ownership model, which it is extending through partnerships across China.
NRMA survey finds fuel prices outweigh range concerns among EV owners
A survey of 42,472 NRMA members found 75% of ICE drivers were most concerned about fuel costs, while 68% of EV owners cited a lack of charging infrastructure. The findings indicate shifting concerns as electric-vehicle uptake grows in Australia.
BHP to trial dynamic charging for electric haul trucks in Australia
BHP will trial Caterpillar’s Dynamic Energy Transfer system with two battery-electric haul trucks at its Jimblebar mine, while testing battery-electric locomotives from Wabtec and Progress Rail in Australia.
Ausgrid targets nearly 60% fleet electrification by FY2029
Ausgrid plans to raise fleet electrification from 11% to 24% by FY2027 and nearly 60% by FY2029, expanding from passenger cars into vans, trucks and heavier-vehicle trials while addressing charging and operational requirements.
Construction begins on Melbourne electric truck charging hub
Construction has begun on NewVolt’s first shared-use electric truck charging hub at Laverton North in Melbourne. The 12-bay site will support heavy and medium electric trucks, with charging up to 400kW and megawatt charging systems, and is due to open in Q1 2027.
Australia commits $400m to reforms supporting electric heavy trucks
Australia has committed $400m to heavy-vehicle reforms aimed at improving freight productivity and accelerating electric-truck uptake by expanding charging infrastructure access and easing curfew and weight-limit restrictions.
Merchants Fleet reports 290 million managed EV miles in 2025
Merchants Fleet’s 2025 Impact Report says its managed electric vehicles travelled more than 290 million miles, avoiding 117.5 million kilograms of tailpipe CO2. It highlights targeted fleet electrification, charging planning, incentives and total-cost-of-ownership analysis as support for continued EV deployment.
Battery-backed 360kW EV charger opens in Australian first
A privately funded, battery-backed eLumina DS400 ultra-fast charger has opened to the public in Cockburn, Perth. The 360kW system combines solar, a 240kWh battery and grid backup, and can continue operating during grid outages.
BYD and Sinopec convert Shanghai petrol station into charging hub
BYD and Sinopec have converted a Shanghai petrol station into the first jointly operated Flash Charging hub, with 12 charging stalls, retail facilities and buffer batteries. Further conversions across Sinopec’s network are expected.
Jet Charge highlights $4.5m fuel savings for electric heavy fleets
Jet Charge analysis says a 100-vehicle heavy fleet could save $4.5m a year on fuel by switching from diesel to battery-electric vehicles. It highlights depot charging investment and grid, workforce and maintenance constraints facing Australian operators.
NSW committee sets out 18 recommendations for EV charging support
A New South Wales parliamentary committee has issued 18 recommendations to improve EV charging, covering apartment provision, charger siting and signage, connection processes, uptime, pricing transparency and workforce training.
Perth expands electric buses but faces grid-planning challenge
Transperth has completed its largest electric-bus depot in Perth, with 56 dual chargers and 112 plugs. Further depot upgrades and five battery-electric ferries are planned, but the rollout highlights the need for coordinated, precinct-scale grid planning.
Victoria publishes guide to EV charging in strata buildings
Victoria’s government has published a 34-page guide for owners corporations on planning and approving EV charging in strata buildings. It covers electrical capacity, load management, cost-sharing, safety, compliance, suppliers, billing and resident engagement.
NIO to open 4,000th battery-swap station in China
NIO will open its 4,000th battery-swap station in Quanzhou, China, on 7 August. The fifth-generation site will support NIO, Onvo and Firefly vehicles, complete swaps in 1 minute 48 seconds and hold up to 28 battery packs.
EU electrification plan sets out V2G and EV policy measures
The European Commission’s Electrification Action Plan proposes measures to increase electric-vehicle uptake, expand charging for cars and trucks, and enable vehicle-to-grid services. It includes planned V2G requirements for new EVs by 2027 and grid-connection targets for electric trucks by 2040.
Fortescue commissions 6MW chargers as mine excavator fleet goes fully electric
Fortescue says its Flying Fish mine in Western Australia now has a fully electric excavator fleet and is commissioning two in-house 6MW chargers for future electric haul trucks.
Energy Networks Australia urges open-access kerbside charging reform
Energy Networks Australia is urging Australia’s energy-market regulator to allow electricity distributors to install and maintain open-access kerbside EV chargers, arguing this would accelerate deployment, improve competition and widen access for renters and apartment residents.
GM adds ChargePoint access to Energy Pass charging service
GM has added ChargePoint to its Energy Pass service, giving EV drivers access to ChargePoint DC fast and Level 2 stations through GM’s vehicle apps. The companies also report hundreds of new charging locations across the US, including sites supporting NACS and CCS1.
Coles and Evie to deploy fast chargers at up to 30 Australian stores
Coles and Evie Networks will deploy fast-charging sites at up to 30 Australian supermarkets over two years. The first site in Melbourne has four bays using two Kempower dual-plug chargers delivering up to 200kW.
Tesla plans four-stall expansion of Australian Supercharger site
Tesla plans to expand its Euroa Supercharger site in Victoria from six to 10 stalls, install V4 charging technology and add CCTV. Council consultation is open until 11 August, with a decision expected later in 2026.
Smartcar links six Volkswagen Group EV brands to charging services
Smartcar has launched a live integration with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG covering six brands across more than 20 European markets. Its API provides charging data and remote start/stop controls for smart-charging, demand-response and energy-rewards services.
Einride to acquire Flipturn and expand heavy-duty EV charging network
Einride will acquire charging and energy-management software company Flipturn for $38.4 million in stock. The deal adds more than 250MW of charging capacity and strengthens Einride’s integrated software and charging offering for electric heavy-duty freight.
Australia Post to expand electric delivery fleet with A$40.5m grant
Australia Post will use a A$40.5 million federal grant to expand its electric delivery fleet, including vans, rigid trucks and prime movers. The investment will also fund depot chargepoints and electrical upgrades, with the rollout expected to cut diesel use by about one million litres annually.
Perth completes Australia’s largest electric-bus depot upgrade
Perth’s Karrinyup bus depot has added 56 dual chargers and 112 plugs, supporting 53 electric buses and planned expansion to 110. The upgrade is part of a A$250 million programme expanding electric-bus infrastructure across the city.
Tesla opens first 1.2MW Megacharger station for Semi electric trucks
Tesla has opened its first Megacharger station in Bloomington, California, with six drive-through stalls capable of delivering up to 1.2MW each for Semi electric trucks. The company says the network will initially focus on major routes and depots.
Victorian government launches electric heavy vehicle trial
The Victorian government has launched the $1.5 million Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial, which has enabled freight operators to trial electric heavy vehicles, charging infrastructure, driver training and maintenance at no cost to participants apart from charging.
Here Technologies and JLR expand EV charging integration
Here Technologies and JLR have expanded an integration linking Here's EV Charge Point with eMSPs, providing real-time charger availability and compatibility data for JLR PHEV and BEV models, across the UK and Europe with roll-out to Australia and New Zealand.
Zenobē delivers first electric prime mover in Australia
Zenobē has delivered its first electric prime mover to Winning Group under an EVaaS contract and has financed and leased a Mercedes‑Benz eActros 300, with charging infrastructure installed at Kemps Creek.
Grid capacity emerges as key constraint for fleet EV charging
EV charging infrastructure planning is increasingly being shaped by grid capacity rather than charger speed, with NRMA’s Peter Burke highlighting load management, equipment selection and battery storage as tools for managing constrained sites.