Source forms maintenance partnership with Siemens and Evolt
Source has partnered with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging to establish a unified maintenance model for its UK and Ireland EV charging network, combining Siemens hardware supply with Evolt's nationwide field engineering and single-point maintenance coordination.
Chargebyte CCL MCS for ISO 15118-20 megawatt charging
Chargebyte has introduced the CCL MCS, a stand-alone controller that has implemented ISO 15118-20 over 10BASE-T1S Ethernet for megawatt charging, and has provided integrated safety, diagnostics and vehicle interfaces for heavy-duty EV applications.
Electric city buses reach majority of EU orders
European electric city-bus uptake has reached 60% of new orders in 2025 and has been projected to achieve full electrification by 2028; operators and governments have committed procurement, funding and charging infrastructure to expand fleets across multiple markets.
Planning and equipment for EV trips across the Nullarbor
Drivers have been advised to carry multiple charging cables, RFID cards and Telstra connectivity, plan contingency chargers and book accommodation daily; they have reported reduced range, frequent charger faults and slower-than-advertised charging, prompting calls for regulatory reporting and competing providers.
AEVA proposes universal mass×distance vehicle levy
The Australian Electric Vehicle Association has urged a universal 'mass × distance' vehicle levy and has opposed an EV-specific road user charge, warning it has posed a risk of entrenching inequities and has advocated retaining the fuel excise.
Swiss Post commissions Kempower charging at Villmergen
Swiss Post has commissioned a Kempower DC fast‑charging system at its Villmergen logistics centre and has deployed 16 charging points to charge buses and trucks; Jebsen & Jessen has supplied the technology and Repower has undertaken planning and installation.
Validation readiness for megawatt EV charging
The EV sector has shifted to 800V–1000V platforms and has introduced megawatt charging, and test systems have lagged, which has exposed gaps in safety, durability and grid validation; next-generation platforms have been applied to address these challenges.
ABB launches modular OM M-Series EV charging system
ABB has introduced the OM M-Series, a modular, air‑cooled split EV charging system that has separated power generation from dispensing, has enabled expansion in 400 kW increments and has been designed to optimise delivered power across varied site typologies.
ChargePoint launches 600 kW Express Solo EV charger
ChargePoint has introduced the Express Solo, a 600 kW-capable standalone DC fast charger co‑developed with Eaton, has indicated European and North American availability, and has supported simultaneous charging of up to four vehicles while being designed for compact sites.
Brooklyn Navy Yard to develop EV charging training programme
Brooklyn Navy Yard has been awarded $450,000 to develop a part‑time EV charging maintenance training programme with SmarterHelp, has planned a Smart Lab for hands‑on instruction, and has outlined credentialing and job referral arrangements for graduates.
Border Village EV charger disabled after truck strike
A fast-charging station at Border Village on the Nullarbor has been taken out of service after a truck reportedly struck its solar canopy, NRMA has said, and a technician has been scheduled to investigate amid wider charging limitations.
CATL unveils six battery technologies, 350 Wh/kg cell
CATL has unveiled six battery technologies — including a 350 Wh/kg condensed cell, fast‑charging, sodium‑ion industrialisation and an integrated charge–swap network — and has set production and deployment targets through 2028.
Everged launches Zero Cost Deployment Programme
Everged has launched a Zero Cost Deployment Programme to enable electrical contractors, EPCs and solar companies to enter the EV charging market, offering flexible business models, hardware procurement and financing, plus an Everged-owned option integrating solar and battery storage.
UK to ease rules for on-street EV charger installations
The UK government has announced measures to simplify on-street EV charging rules, has proposed permitted development rights for cross-pavement charging and has opened consultations on building-regulation changes to increase tenant access and accelerate grid upgrades.
AITO joins BMW and Mercedes-Benz in IONCHI as equal partner
SERES Group has joined BMW and Mercedes‑Benz as equal shareholders in IONCHI, and each OEM has acquired a 33.3% stake; the transaction has been submitted for regulatory approval. IONCHI has operated renewable‑powered high‑power chargers with brand‑reserved services.
CATL unveils six battery innovations including 1,500km range
CATL has unveiled six battery technologies, including a 1,500km-range condensed cell and a third-generation Shenxing fast-charging battery that has achieved 10–90% charge in 6 minutes 27 seconds, and has announced plans for sodium-ion scale-up and integrated charge-swap stations.
CATL integrates Shenxing superchargers into swap stations
CATL has launched integrated 'Supercharging&Swap' stations with Shenxing superchargers, has upgraded Chocolate and Qiji swap stations, has projected 4,000 stations by 2026 and has cited efficiency gains and user revenue opportunities.
Bowen says road user charge will be implemented when ready
Chris Bowen has said a road user charge will only be introduced when ready, has cited falling fuel excise revenues from EVs and efficient petrol cars, and has urged a measured, equitable design to avoid discouraging EV uptake.
Engie to install 2,926 EV chargers in Wallonia
Engie has won a contract and has committed to install and operate 2,926 22 kW AC public EV charging points across 242 Walloon municipalities, has scheduled installation over two years and has agreed a ten-year operations term.
Rivian and Redwood deploy second-life EV batteries for grid
Rivian and Redwood have announced a partnership to deploy 100 second‑life EV batteries providing 10 MWh of on-site grid storage at Rivian’s Illinois plant to reduce peak electricity costs and accelerate energy capacity deployment.
Hongqi launches 800V Tiangong 05 and 06, 12-minute fast charge
Hongqi has launched 800V Tiangong 05 sedan and Tiangong 06 SUV, has priced them from ¥171,800 and ¥191,800, has enabled 10–80% charging in 12 minutes and has certified ranges up to 650 kilometres and 610 kilometres.
Sunwoda unveils 15C LFP pack, sodium-ion strategy
Sunwoda has unveiled a 15C LFP battery pack supporting 5–95% charging in nine minutes and a sodium-ion product roadmap, and has presented commercial, hybrid and AI-integrated battery systems aimed at faster charging and extended cycle life.
WEX launches vehicle-verified at-home EV charging solution
WEX has introduced EV At-Home with Vehicle Fraud Protection, which has verified home charging sessions by combining vehicle, charger and utility data and has enabled fleet operators to identify unauthorised personal charging before reimbursement.
XCharge opens assembly plant in Valencia, Spain
XCharge North America has opened a 3,000-square-metre assembly and testing plant in Valencia, Spain, to produce its C7 and GridLink hardware and to diversify its global supply chain, supporting North American operations.
Walmart expands in-house DC fast charging network
Walmart has rolled out an in-house DC fast charging network, installing 31 stations (112 dispensers) with 400 kW Alpitronic and ABB chargers featuring NACS and CCS1 ports; it has implemented app-only payments and has signalled plans for thousands of sites by 2030.
AGL and Plus ES to install 108 kerbside EV chargers
AGL and Plus ES have agreed to install 108 kerbside EV chargers with dedicated parking bays across twelve New South Wales councils to improve reliability for drivers without off‑street parking.
IONNA and Circle K to develop 350 US EV charging sites
IONNA and Circle K have agreed to expand high‑power EV charging across the US, covering more than 350 sites with up to 400 kW chargers and both retrofit and new-build programmes, with initial locations scheduled to open by late 2026.
VEV installs 5 MW HGV charging at three UK depots
VEV has completed 5 MW DC charging across three Maritime Transport depots, has installed 18 chargers (100–400 kW) for up to 36 simultaneous charges and has integrated its VEV IQ platform to support a wider electrification programme under ZEHID.
Port of Los Angeles reduces costs and dwell times
APM Terminals has electrified operations at the Port of Los Angeles, has deployed EV tractors, forklifts and 51 chargers; it has reduced fuel and maintenance costs and has cut average truck dwell times from 90 to 35 minutes.
WirelessCar Joins EVRoaming Foundation
WirelessCar has joined the EVRoaming Foundation as a Full Contributor to support OCPI development and interoperability, and has committed to contribute vehicle telematics expertise to efforts to integrate vehicle data with EV charging infrastructure.
NSW unveils 2026 electric vehicle strategy
NSW has unveiled a 2026 EV strategy with a A$100 million package that has prioritised regional fast chargers, kerbside charging, incentives for electric trucks and training for 2,000 regional mechanics as EVs have reached about 15% of new car sales.
Isle of Wight to install 1,500+ curbside EV chargers
The Isle of Wight Council has contracted char.gy and Joju to install and maintain over 1,500 on-street EV charge points, supported by £1.6 million LEVI funding, to improve charging access for residents without off-street parking.
Pionix launches Virtual Charger Park for EV testing
Pionix has launched a cloud-native Virtual Charger Park that has enabled charge point operators and management providers to create configurable digital twins of chargers and vehicles for large-scale load testing and protocol validation, supporting OCPP, ISO 15118 and CI/CD integration.
BYD to deploy 6,000 overseas flash chargers
BYD has announced plans to deploy 6,000 flash-charging stations overseas, including about 3,000 in Europe, and Denza has launched the Z9 GT and has prepared a multi-model rollout and retail expansion across more than 30 European countries.
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.