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.
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.
BYD Linghui e7 to support 1,500 kW flash charging
BYD has confirmed the Linghui e7 has adopted 1,500 kW flash charging and has enabled 10–97% charging in nine minutes; the vehicle has been positioned for taxi fleets while BYD has expanded its national flash-charging network.
Australian-made DC power systems for critical assets
Century Yuasa's locally engineered DC power systems have provided asset operators greater control over specification, compliance, testing and lifecycle services, and have reduced integration and operational risk in Australian critical infrastructure environments characterised by high temperatures and remote sites.
Wieland Electric unveils podis power bus for EV charging
Wieland Electric has announced the podis power bus, which the company has said is a modular, plug‑and‑play distribution system intended to simplify and accelerate commercial, fleet and parking EV charger installations and reduce installation time and labour costs.
Geely expands 1.5MW charging network
Geely has expanded its proprietary charging network to 2,103 stations and has verified 1.5MW peak output with the 2026 Zeekr 001. It has implemented 300-500kWh site energy buffers and has reported 476,327 deliveries in January–February.
Proposal for V2G-ready label in EU vehicle approvals
Transport & Environment has recommended a voluntary 'V2G-ready' label on EU Certificates of Conformity, specifying interoperability, inverter, charger and data-sharing requirements, and has called for these criteria to be incorporated into mandatory EU type-approval for new EVs by 2032.
BYD to deploy 1,500 kW flash charging globally by 2026
BYD has announced deployment of a 1,500 kW flash-charging network internationally by end-2026, has set a domestic target of 20,000 stations and has aligned the rollout with overseas production in Thailand, Brazil and Hungary.
Charging access determines EV payback
A public calculator has modelled payback periods for five electric vehicles versus hybrids in Australia and has shown that home charging has substantially reduced running costs, while reliance on public fast chargers has lengthened or erased payback for many drivers.
BYD unveils Blade battery with five-minute charge time
BYD has announced a second-generation Blade battery and Flash Charging system that has achieved 10–70% charge in five minutes and has reported support for up to 1,500 kW; it has begun rolling out flash charging sites in China.
BYD unveils Blade Battery 2.0 and flash charging
BYD has unveiled a second-generation Blade Battery and megawatt flash charging system, claiming rapid charge rates, higher energy density and improved cold-weather performance. It has announced plans to deploy 20,000 flash charging stations, primarily as 'stations-within-a-station'.
Alpitronic launches HYC400 Series 2 DC fast charger
Alpitronic has introduced the HYC400 Series 2, a 400 kW DC charger that has adopted a lowered front display and step‑by‑step interface, has added accessibility and lighting features, and has retained SiC Gen 2 power electronics with over 97.5% efficiency.
Report: Port electrification benefits Florida ports
An AECOM-EDF study has found that electrifying Florida ports has improved operational efficiency, has reduced lifecycle costs for cargo-handling equipment, and has advanced shore-power deployment, with several ports having implemented projects and cruise vessels having been projected as shore-power capable.
BYD to deploy 1MW EV chargers across Europe
BYD has announced plans to deploy over 3,000 1 MW ultra-fast chargers across Europe by end-2026 and has outlined initial site locations; the rollout has been described as requiring substantial grid capacity and carefully engineered installations.
Ku-ring-gai Council to install 21 kerbside EV chargers
Ku-ring-gai Council has selected sites for 21 kerbside electric-vehicle chargers under the NSW government’s A$2.8m programme, with installations funded by the state and charge-point operators at no cost to the council.
Vector and Hubject improve VDV 261 preconditioning
Vector has expanded its vCharM system and, with Hubject, has automated certificate management and added an IPv6-to-IPv4 proxy to simplify VDV 261 preconditioning deployment for electric bus fleets.
Beam Global and HEVO launch wireless charging for AVs
Beam Global and HEVO have launched an integrated wireless charging platform for autonomous commercial EV fleets, combining solar-powered off-grid EV ARC systems with HEVO's Rezonant hardware and Journey software to enable turnkey automated charging without grid connection.
BYD trials 1,500 kW flash charging in Shenzhen
BYD has been testing a 1,500 kW flash-charging system in Shenzhen, has restricted trials to compatible models, has launched an app and has displayed 1.3 yuan/kWh pricing while indicating plans for a nationwide network of thousands.
BYD readies Flash Charging app as 1,500 kW network rolls out
BYD has launched a Flash Charging app and has begun deploying megawatt-class chargers, has disclosed hardware rated to 1,500 kW, and has outlined plans for over 4,000 self-operated stations and a 15,000-station partner network.
Megawatt charging and communications testing
dSPACE has presented a webinar at its Virtual Conference on EV Engineering and has demonstrated a complete megawatt charging process and has outlined testing approaches for ISO 15118‑20 and 10BASE‑T1S communications for high‑power commercial vehicle charging.
Government funds £4m expansion of NHS EV chargers
The government has provided £4m to extend the NHS Chargepoint Accelerator Scheme and has funded hundreds of EV charging sockets, which have been deployed to decarbonise ambulance and fleet travel and reduce operational costs.
AEVA launches Canberra register of EV-friendly strata sites
AEVA’s ACT branch has launched a public register of Canberra strata complexes permitting on-site EV charging and has listed 22 complexes compiled from members, owners corporations and public sources.
BYD to unveil Blade 2.0 and megawatt charging
BYD has scheduled a 5 March technology event that has been reported to feature second-generation Blade Battery, megawatt 1,500 kW charging, DM 6.0 hybrid system and God's Eye 5.0 ADAS, alongside production updates and charging network plans.
Autocharge vs Plug & Charge: ISO 15118 deployment
Industry players have adopted ISO 15118 Plug & Charge while Autocharge has operated as an interim solution; regulators have mandated ISO 15118-20 in the EU from 2027, and stakeholders have identified technical, commercial and certification hurdles to wider deployment.
United Chargers launches Grizzl-E Connect Commercial
United Chargers has launched Grizzl-E Connect Commercial, a software platform that has enabled payment, access control, power management and usage monitoring for Grizzl-E chargers, and has introduced a limited-time licence promotion and integration with a rewards programme.
UK increases grants for EV charger installations
The UK Government has increased EV charger grants to up to £500, has simplified support schemes and has allocated funding to expand public chargepoint infrastructure, with measures intended to lower installation costs and broaden access until March 2027.
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.