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.
Arnold Clark installs 150 kW public EV hubs in Scotland
Arnold Clark has deployed 50 public EV charging hubs in Scotland, each with up to 12 DC fast chargers at 150 kW, priced at 55p per kWh.
EV numbers in Africa projected to double by 2050
Study projects African electric vehicle numbers to double by 2050; solar off‑grid charging improves economics, financing costs remain primary barrier and fiscal impacts from declining fuel taxes require policy responses.
Svolt introduces 3.5-generation charging technology
Svolt Energy said its 3.5-generation ion oscillation pulse charging method reduces full charging time by 25% without increasing system costs; mass-market deployment is scheduled for Q3 2026.
Lewisham to install 200 on-street EV chargers
Lewisham Council will install at least 200 on-street EV chargers; private firm Zest commits £1.5m for 15-year operation; council received £100,000 ORCS; 14 chargers live.
First US wireless highway charging of heavy-duty truck
Purdue demonstrated US on-highway wireless charging, delivering 190 kW at 65 mph to a heavy-duty truck on a quarter-mile test lane; Cummins supplied the prototype.
Voltpost and EVSE to deploy lamppost EV chargers
Voltpost and EVSE will manufacture and deploy lamppost EV chargers across the US, combining manufacturing, connectivity and deployment expertise to scale kerbside charging.
Soneil Spark mobile EV charger with microgrid capability
Soneil Spark's Spark MCT provides modular, on‑demand EV charging with 50kWh+ battery, AC/DC and multi‑source microgrid integration, intelligent energy management and financing options available in Canada and the US.
XCharge, Energy Plus to build 88-space EV depot in Brooklyn
XCharge North America and Energy Plus will develop an 88-space EV charging depot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with 44 GridLink units, 9.46 MWh storage, operating as Eplug from Q2 2026.
ElectricFish launches Turbo Charge for forecourts
ElectricFish launched Turbo Charge for forecourts: integrated 400kWh battery chargers, real-time management and optimisation software, revenue-share deployment model and initial US installations, including Detroit.
Taiwan amends Highway Act for EV road-use fees
Taiwan amended its Highway Act to authorise highway usage and maintenance fees for non‑fuel vehicles, enabling MOTC and MOF to define tariffs and collection mechanisms as EV uptake rises.
Autel launches MaxiCharger with integrated card payments
Autel's MaxiCharger AC Single adds embedded Nayax card payments, app-free public charging, ISO 15118 and OCPP support, and remote management to simplify deployment and monetisation of AC charging networks.
Accuenergy launches AcuDC 260 revenue-grade DC meters
Accuenergy introduced the AcuDC 260 Series revenue-grade DC meters for EV charging and battery energy storage systems, with MID and UL certifications, cable-loss compensation and Modbus communications for system integration.
Kempower deploys megawatt truck chargers in Scandinavia, US
Kempower has deployed Megawatt Charging System truck chargers at Scandinavian sites and will supply MCS infrastructure in California, pursuing dual CCS-MCS compatibility and upgrade paths for customers.
V-GREEN and HPCL to expand EV charging across India
V-GREEN and HPCL agreed in December 2025 to deploy EV charging infrastructure at HPCL’s network of over 24,400 retail outlets, aiming to accelerate public charger rollout and improve charging access.
BYD launches app-based home charging sharing service
BYD added an app feature enabling community-based home charger sharing, allowing owners to negotiate usage times and fees; competitors Nio and Xpeng offer similar functions.
AmpUp launches EV charging pricing recommendation engine
AmpUp launched a pricing engine, available at no additional cost to Pro Plan customers, using utility tariffs, site usage and competitor data to generate site-specific EV charging price recommendations.
Infineon to supply 2,000 V SiC modules for Electreon
Infineon will supply customised 2,000 V silicon carbide power modules to Electreon for in‑road wireless EV charging, enabling dynamic grid‑connected energy transfer and multi‑country trials.
Gilbarco Veeder-Root launches 400 kW all-in-one EV charger
Gilbarco Veeder-Root introduced a 400 kW all-in-one EV charging platform for forecourts, integrating payments, software and APIs, using Invenco FlexPay 6 and targeting 98% uptime; available for pilots and orders.
EVgo reduces installation costs with prefabricated skids
EVgo deployed over 40% of new fast-charging stations using US-made prefabricated skids, reducing average installation costs by 15% and accelerating station deployment and commissioning timelines.
Southwire backs Orange Charger for multifamily EV charging
Southwire has invested in Orange Charger to develop standardised installation packages and material bundles aimed at reducing deployment costs and simplifying EV charging roll-out for multifamily properties.
