Kia India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) to enhance its electric vehicle charging network, expanding its K-Charge system to over 15,000 EV charging points across India. This collaboration aims to improve charging accessibility and boost range confidence, a key factor in EV adoption. According to Atul Sood, senior vice president of Sales & Marketing at Kia India, the partnership with BPCL is intended to make EV ownership more pract...

Electrify America, the largest open hyperfast-charging network in the US, continues to demonstrate its commitment to the future of driving, focusing on providing services directly for drivers. In 2025, Electrify America surpassed a network of 5,600 chargers across North America. Moreover, the network facilitated over 20 million charging sessions, marking a 21% year-over-year increase in 2025. This increase in charging activity resulted in a 26% rise in total energy delivered, exceeding 750 GW...

E.ON Drive Infrastructure Italy has been selected by Autostrade per l'Italia (ASPI) to establish an ultrafast-charging network for electric vehicles along Italy's main motorway corridors. This initiative aims to strengthen E.ON's commitment to expanding high-power charging infrastructure in Italy. The project involves installing 104 ultrafast-charging points at 18 service areas along key routes, including the A4 (Turin-Trieste) and A14 (Bologna-Taranto) motorways, with a completion target by ...

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Polestar has enhanced its public charging services in Europe by providing access to over 28,000 Plug & Charge compatible charging stations and incorporating Tesla Superchargers into the Polestar Charge app. Plug & Charge technology simplifies the charging process by allowing the car to communicate directly with the charger, processing payment automatically and eliminating multiple steps in traditional public charging. This service is offered as a complimentary benefit when using Poles...

Urban Fox, a collaboration between Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, has been awarded a 20-year contract by Kent County Council in the UK to implement a large-scale on-street electric vehicle charging program across Kent. This initiative, part of the council's strategy to modernize transport and foster innovation, aims to install up to 10,000 charge points, focusing on areas with limited off-street parking. Urban Fox will work with local councils to strategically plac...

The Mobility House Solutions and Aral Fleet Solutions have entered into a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive charging solutions for fleet customers in Germany, The Mobility House said Jan. 21. The partnership aims to combine the companies' strengths to meet the increasing demands of electric fleets by offering end-to-end charging solutions regardless of location. The Mobility House Solutions is slated to handle the operation and maintenance of charging infrastructure, the insta...

Fastned, a leading charge point operator (CPO) in Europe, has commenced a subscription for a new bond issue, with documentation available on Fastned's dedicated bonds page. The move aims to raise additional funds as Fastned continues to expand its charging network across the EU. The proceeds from these investments will be used to expand Fastned's network of fast-charging stations across both existing and new markets. This expansion is facilitated by the growing electric vehicle sales in Europ...

Tesla and Chilean energy company Copec have announced plans to extend ultrafast electric vehicle charging infrastructure along major national highways in Chile. This initiative will deploy Tesla Superchargers at Copec service stations at approximately every 200 km from La Serena, Chile, to Puerto Montt, Chile, ensuring coverage for intercity travel. Each site will feature a Supercharger unit with four charging points, offering a total capacity of up to 250 kW, powered solely by...

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The US state of Tennessee plans to approve and implement a new bill to mirror the gas tax levied in the state, according to a Jan. 20 news report by Tennessee Lookout. Once implemented, the new bill would impose a $0.03-per-kilowatt-hour tax on public charging stations. According to the news report, the tax would apply to direct current fast chargers, which have a charging capacity of 20 kW or more. Meanwhile, residential chargers and those with a charging capacity of less than 20 kW would be...

Ford announced enhancements to its all-electric Explorer sport utility vehicle and Capri sports crossover, introducing a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery option and upgraded electric motor for Standard Range models to cater to customers seeking affordability. The upgraded powertrain results in a range improvement of up to 70 km, with the Explorer Standard Range now offering up to 444 km and the Capri Standard Range reaching up to 464 km on a full charge. This increase represents an en...

General Motors (GM) is enhancing the public charging experience for electric vehicle owners by incorporating Electrify America's fast-charging stations into the myChevrolet, myGMC and myCadillac apps. This integration allows users to find, charge and pay at over 5,000 Electrify America fast-charging stations, including Hyper-Fast 350-kW chargers, directly from their phone apps. The initiative is part of GM's effort to provide a seamless charging experience by consolidating all necessary ...

The Charge Scheme has enhanced its salary-sacrifice electric vehicle charging program by adding access to Tesla's Supercharger network across Europe. The Charge Scheme is a UK-based employee benefit program that allows drivers to pay for EV charging via salary sacrifice.  This development benefits both Tesla and non-Tesla drivers, providing access to Europe's largest fast-charging infrastructure, with over 20,000 chargers at more than 1,500 locations, capable of charging at up to 250 ...

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The North Northamptonshire Council in the UK has announced a partnership with Connected Kerb to install over 1,500 electric vehicle charging sockets throughout the region. This project will be cofunded by Connected Kerb and supported by £2.9 million from the government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. Over the next three to five years, the initiative will triple the number of existing public charge points, targeting installation across 320 new sites, which include all ...

Norway's countrywide electric vehicle charging network has reached 10,670 fast chargers, according to a report by the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association.  Christina Bu, secretary general of the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association, noted that the construction of new fast chargers saw a decline in 2025, with only 1,192 built last year compared to the peak of 2,029 chargers installed in 2023. The association remains unconcerned about the slowed pace of EV charger install...

BYD has reinforced its commitment to European customers by extending the warranty for its Blade batteries to eight years or 250,000 km, applicable to both existing and new vehicle purchases. This initiative covers all BYD new-energy vehicles (NEVs), including pure-electric and super hybrid models, which already have a basic warranty of six years or 150,000 km, a 12-year anti-perforation warranty, and an eight-year coverage for the electric-drive unit. The Blade battery warranty extension m...

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CES 2026 marked a clear shift in the automotive industry’s priorities. With demand for electric vehicles (EVs) softening and regulatory and cost pressures mounting, automakers and suppliers used the CES tech conference to emphasize automotive technology like artificial intelligence (AI) rather than electrification. Their focus moved to so-called physical and context-aware AI—systems that interpret real-world conditions in real time—positioning cars as software-defined vehicles rather than ...

Spain's public electric vehicle charging infrastructure network is expected to have reached 50,000 operational charging points by the end of 2025, according to data from AEDIVE. AEDIVE is Spain's leading lobby group for electric mobility. It brings together nearly 300 companies across the entire EV value chain, ranging from manufacturers and technology providers to EV infrastructure companies, to promote the growth of EVs, develop charging stations and influence regulations to decarbonize tra...

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BP Pulse, the global electric vehicle charging business of BP, has inaugurated its latest EV charging hub near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD). This hub is part of BP Pulse's initiative to create a national EV charging network, complementing existing locations near major airports such as Los Angeles (LAX), Boston (BOS), San Francisco (SFO), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Houston (HOU). These EV charging hubs cater to ride-hailing applications and local EV drivers, offering quick ...

Shanghai has announced the extension of its policy to provide free license plates for electric vehicles registered in the city until Dec. 31, 2026. Initially set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025, the measure has been renewed for another year, applicable to consumers purchasing EVs for non-commercial use. Shanghai, which hosts Tesla's China factory and serves as the global headquarters for Nio Inc., is also home to leading automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor. Eligibility for the free license plate...

Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio Inc. plans to increase infrastructure development in 2026 after a slowdown in 2024 and 2025. The company announced that it will deploy fifth-generation battery-swap stations starting in 2026, with the aim of adding at least 1,000 stations throughout the year. This announcement was made by Nio Founder, Chairman and CEO William Li during a live video broadcast. Nio had unveiled its fourth-generation battery-swap station at Nio Day 202...

Nio Inc. has successfully established 200 battery-swap stations in Shanghai, where its global headquarters are situated. The 200th battery-swap station was inaugurated Dec. 28 at a Sinopec gas station, constructed through a collaboration with the Chinese oil giant. As of now, Nio operates 201 battery-swap stations in Shanghai, which contains the highest concentration of such facilities globally. To date, the company has conducted approximately 10.4 million battery-swap services in the ci...

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Fastned has expanded its operations in the UK, marking a significant milestone with the opening of two new ultrarapid-charging stations in North East England, near Newcastle Airport and on North Moor Road, Sunderland. The Callerton Parkway Metro station hub, located near Newcastle Airport, opened on Dec. 16, offering 12 drive-through bays under a full canopy for convenient charging. Meanwhile, the Sunderland-based electric vehicle charging hub on North Moor Road, which opened on Dec. 22, f...

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SAIC's MG brand has announced that its new electric MG4 Anxin Edition hatchback has started customer deliveries in mainland China. The MG4 Anxin hatchback is the first mass-produced passenger electric vehicle powered by a semisolid-state battery. This vehicle boasts a China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) range of 530 km per charge and supports 2C fast charging, where C stands for the rated capacity of the battery.  Introduced at the Chengdu Mot...

BYD has introduced a home charging station sharing service through its official app in mainland China, targeting owners of BYD vehicles within the same community. This service allows the owners of electric vehicle chargers and end users to negotiate transaction details, including charging time slots and fees, after exchanging contact information. BYD's new initiative is designed to utilize the typically idle charging stations during the day when owners are away, providing an opportunity ...

Automotive component suppliers demonstrated resilience during the first nine months of 2025 (January–September), navigating a period of moderating top-line growth while effectively enhancing profitability, compared to the strong performance in the corresponding period of 2024. While overall revenue growth decelerated from the double-digit pace observed earlier, the industry managed to expand its collective operating margins, reflecting a strong focus on operational efficiencies and cost manage...

Fastned, Europe's leading charge-point operator (CPO), has inaugurated its 50th fast-charging station in Germany. The newly opened charging facility is located in Werl-Büderich, North Rhine-Westphalia. This new addition brings Fastned's total number of charging points in Germany to over 300, reinforcing its dedication to enhancing the fast-charging infrastructure in the country. The station is part of the Germany Network initiative, which is aimed at increasing accessibility and convenience ...

Kempower and Sowatt Solutions have announced the commissioning of the first Kempower Mega Satellite Combined Charging System (CCS) 560-kW charging station in Vougy, France, located along the Mont Blanc route. The newly opened multi-energy site features a 560-kW Kempower Mega Satellite CCS for heavy-duty trucks and six 300-kW charging points for private vehicles, providing substantial charging capacity on a vital trans-Alpine corridor. Positioned strategically before the Mont Blanc Tun...

The 2025 Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Consumer Survey asked nearly 8,000 participants around the world questions regarding in-vehicle HMI and overall user experience, to understand feature preferences, as well as their willingness to pay.

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Grab Vietnam has entered into a partnership with Charge+, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions in Southeast Asia, to develop a charging and battery-swapping network in Vietnam. This collaboration aims to provide flexible charging solutions for electric cars, motorcycles and e-scooters, benefiting Grab driver-partners and EV users. The agreement aligns with the long-term commitment of both companies to promote green mobility and support Vietnam's Net Zero road map. M...

BP Pulse is expanding its network of ultrafast electric vehicle chargers in the US with new installations in Arizona, Texas, Florida and Ohio. The expansion includes the first site in Arizona at the Petro Travel Center in Eloy, providing 16 charging bays with speeds of up to 400 kW, equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, and offering amenities such as a travel store, diner and barber shop. In Florida, a new location at...

Gridserve, one of the leading electric vehicle charging service providers in the UK, has unveiled the A400 chargers, sourced from ABB E-mobility, on the Electric Highway. This launch marks a significant advancement in Gridserve's mission to offer the fastest, most reliable and convenient EV charging across the country. Over the last five years, Gridserve has established more than 200 charging locations, covering 85% of the UK's motorway network, and continues to expand its infrastru...

To understand consumer sentiment toward S&P Global Mobility forecast technologies, the Connected Car and Consumer Insights research teams conduct an annual consumer survey in key markets around the world. By asking vehicle owners of certain model years a series of questions to gauge preferred input/output modalities and willingness to pay for specific in-vehicle technology, S&P Global Mobility analysts can extract key factors that explain an application’s feature desirability score and how m...

Supermarket chain Hofer, part of Aldi Süd, has partnered with Europe's leading electric vehicle charging network Allego to establish ultrafast-charging stations across its stores in Slovenia. By the end of 2026, EV owners will have access to competitively priced charging at nearly 50 Hofer locations that operate 24/7. This initiative supports Slovenia's growing use of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Christian Zeh, COO at Allego, emphasized the integration of reliable and convenient chargin...

The 2025 S&P Global Electrification Consumer Survey asked nearly 8,000 global participants questions regarding electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles to understand consumer sentiment around: EV/hybrid buying decisions, charging preferences and willingness to pay, general interest in the respective technologies. For the fifth consecutive year, results reflect that consumers are willing to wait 30 minutes to an hour for a charging session and accept a minimum vehicle range that is less than that...

The 2025 S&P Global Electrification Consumer Survey asked nearly 8,000 global participants questions regarding electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles to understand consumer sentiment around: EV/hybrid buying decisions, Charging preferences and willingness to pay, as well as general interest in the respective technologies. Results indicate that while the number of charging stations continues to rise, consumers still view the existing infrastructure as inadequate to meet their needs. Notably, a si...

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The 2025 S&P Global Electrification Consumer Survey asked nearly 8,000 global participants questions regarding electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles to understand consumer sentiment around: EV/hybrid buying decisions, charging preferences and willingness to pay, general interest in the respective technologies. The 2025 results showed that openness to purchasing an EV or hybrid vehicle has decreased slightly since 2024. However, hybrids continue to see stronger consumer interest compared to EV...

China has established itself as a dominant force in the global electric mobility sector, creating a charging infrastructure network that surpasses those of other countries, according to industry experts. This infrastructure development is seen as a competitive advantage, helping to accelerate the adoption of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in the world's largest auto market. By the end of October, China's inventory of electric vehicle charging stations reached 18.65 million, marking a 54% increase...

Electrify America, a prominent hyper-fast electric vehicle charging network provider in the US, and Simon, a global retail real estate company, are celebrating their ongoing collaboration to enhance EV charging accessibility at Simon properties. This collaboration, which began in 2018 at Gulfport Premium Outlets, has surpassed the installation of 500 EV chargers. The collaboration integrates EV charging with shopping, dining and entertainment options, providing customers with a convenient, al...

Fastned, a leading charge-point operator (CPO) in Europe, has been chosen by France's Direction interdépartementale des routes Ouest (DIR Ouest) to design and operate the country's first exclusively electric service area on national roads. The facility is slated to open in 2026 in St Yvi, Brittany. This project signifies a significant move toward zero-emission mobility on the French motorway network, making France the second country to embrace Fastned's vision of all-electric service areas. ...

The 2025 Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Consumer Survey asked nearly 8,000 participants around the world questions regarding in-vehicle HMI and overall user experience, to understand feature preferences, as well as their willingness to pay. Results showed that most respondents believe that touchscreens enhance the driving experience, with 48% of global respondents expressing a preference for a combination of touchscreens with buttons and/or knobs. When it comes to smartphone integration, respo...

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The automotive industry faces renewed turbulence as the Nexperia chip shortage disrupts supply chains already strained since the 2021–2022 crisis. While the industry is only now closing out the latest shortage episode linked to Nexperia components, a more disruptive challenge is emerging: a potential shortage of automotive DRAM chips beginning in the first quarter of 2026. Suppliers are increasingly reallocating wafer capacity toward high bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI data centers, where profi...

Tesla is seeking authorization to deploy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised driver-assistance system in the Netherlands, but Dutch vehicle authority RDW has warned enthusiasts to stop flooding its offices with requests. The regulator said the messages waste time and will not influence the approval process, emphasizing that road safety remains paramount and that the system must convincingly meet national standards. RDW said Tesla will be allowed to demonstrate its technology on a set ...

Tesla has announced the opening of its largest supercharger station, located in Lost Hills, California. The electric vehicle charging hub features 164 charging bays and operates with 11 MW of solar panels, which also serve as a canopy over the parking spaces. The solar panels feed 10 Tesla utility-scale megapack batteries, amounting to 39 MWh of energy storage. Compared to typical fast-charging locations with four to 20 stalls, Tesla's earlier largest station was a 120-stall si...

Gridserve and Extra MSA, a leading developer and operator of motorway service areas in the UK, are collaborating to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure on the motorway network with the launch of seven new EV charging hubs across key service locations. Building on an established partnership, this initiative will introduce 96 high-power charging bays across the Extra estate by late 2026, boosting capacity for EV drivers on busy travel corridors. Each hub is expected to fe...

The Southend-on-Sea city council in the UK has partnered with Zest to install over 3,000 public chargers throughout the city. The move is expected to drive the adoption of electric vehicles among residents, businesses and visitors in the region. This initiative, slated to begin in early 2026, aims to facilitate cleaner travel options for everyone and includes the installation of various types of chargers, such as lamppost, fast and rapid chargers, catering to different driving ...

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Seventy projects across 24 EU countries are set to receive over €600 million in EU grants aimed at electrifying and decarbonizing various transport modes, including road, maritime, inland waterway and air transport, as part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The funding will be used to establish alternative fuel supply infrastructure, such as electric recharging stations, hydrogen refueling stations, electricity supply, and ammonia and methanol bunkering facilities. For roa...

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Ford has announced the expanded availability of its BlueCruise technology, which enables "hands-off, eyes-on" highway driving. Initially introduced with the Mustang Mach-E in Europe, the advanced driver assistance system will be expanded to include four more models: The Puma, Puma Gen-E, Kuga and Ranger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle starting in spring 2026. The BlueCruise hands-free highway driving feature has been utilized by Ford and Lincoln owners, who have collectively driven over 888...

BYD India is optimistic about the country's electric vehicle prospects, predicting a 20% penetration in passenger car EVs by 2030. Rajeev Chauhan, head of Electric PV Business at BYD India, has outlined the company's strategic focus on addressing consumer needs beyond awareness at the India EV Conclave. He emphasized that EV buyers seek value propositions, and residual value concerns need attention. This marks a shift from awareness to addressing practical challenges within the Indian EV mark...

Zest, a leading charge-point operator (CPO) in the UK, has partnered with the Kennedy Centre in West Belfast, Ireland, to provide six 120-kW ultrarapid charging bays. These new facilities enable customers to charge their electric vehicles while they shop, dine or partake in leisure activities at the Kennedy Centre, addressing the growing demand for reliable public charging at popular destinations. Zest is responsible for funding, deploying and operating the charging infrastructur...

Zest, a rapidly expanding charge-point operator (CPO) in the UK, has successfully installed 142 charging stations across 14 locations at the University of Warwick. This deployment forms part of a £1.3 million investment by Zest, aiming to provide and manage these electric vehicle charging facilities over the next 15 years. The project includes the installation of both fast and rapid EV chargers, which are anticipated to save over 15,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to 69 million ...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a funding opportunity for the installation of new electric vehicle charging stations under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). This initiative, part of Gov. Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital plan, aims to support the development of publicly accessible charging infrastructure throughout Illinois, US. The funding will cover DC fast-charging (DCFC) stations, known as Level 3, and AC Level 2 charging stations. Applicat...

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The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, Michigan, announced on November 5 that it has invested more than $1.84 million in 31 multifamily properties across the US state for 201 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under the first two rounds of its Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure (CFCI) Program. These grants aim to expand EV charging access for residents throughout Michigan and move the state closer to the MI Healthy Climate Plan (MHCP) goal of sufficient infrastruc...

In this latest edition of Rapid Response, we analyze how: # The US reaches investment agreements with Japan, South Korea # The US and China ease tensions back with delayed, suspended tariffs and non-tariff barriers # The Nexperia situation is creating a critical risk for global automotive production Despite all of the above, there has been no significant impact to S&P Global Mobility sales, production forecast assumptions.

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Rightcharge, a London-based EV charging solutions startup, has raised €1.8 million in seed funding to expand its electric vehicle charging payment solution across Europe. The funding round was led by Soulmates Ventures and included Blackwood Ventures, Unruly Capital and Purple Ventures. Rightcharge has achieved over tenfold growth in annual recurring revenue in 2025 and has prominent UK fleets among its customers, including The Automobile Association (AA). According to the startup, ...

Nio Inc. has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 90 million cumulative battery swap services, reaching this mark on Oct. 26. The Shanghai-based electric carmaker announced the milestone on Sunday from its Weibo handle. Nio achieved this milestone just 100 days after its 80 millionth service. The company also reported that its daily battery swap services now exceed 100,000, with the 100 millionth cumulative service anticipated soon. The company highlighted that cumulative...

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Ionna has announced a partnership with Casey's, the third largest convenience store in the US and the fifth largest pizza chain, to provide electric vehicle drivers access to 400 kW fast charging stations at Casey's locations. The collaboration aims to enhance the convenience and community appeal of Casey's while expanding Ionna's charging network. Recharging stations, referred to as Rechargeries, will be established at eight locations across six states: Little Rock, Arkansas; Vernon Hills, I...

The Arizona Transportation Department (ADOT) is advancing its plans to support electric vehicle adoption by soliciting bids for private entities to build, upgrade, operate and maintain 34 EV charging stations. These stations are planned for interstate highways 10 and 40, US routes 60, 89, 93, 160, and state routes 64, 68, 80, 87, 90, 95, 260, and 347. This bid request marks the second phase of a broader initiative to establish a network of rapid-charging stations, following an initial approva...

Porsche has opened its ninth Porsche Charging Lounge on the A7 autobahn near the Evendorf exit, providing a convenient recharging point for all-electric Porsche models traveling through Germany. The facility has six DC fast-charging points with a capacity of up to 400 kW, available at any time, ensuring quick charging even when all points are occupied. The Evendorf lounge is the second on the A7, joining the one near Würzburg. The lounge offers amenities such as covered seating areas, refres...

Finnish DC fast-charging equipment supplier Kempower has partnered with Catec to supply Dubai, United Arab Emirates' first public electric vehicle charging hub using the Kempower Satellite charging system. This 550-kW installation is the first of its kind in the region, primarily aimed at serving BYD's business-to-business customers, such as limousine operators, in support of the city's expanding electric mobility market. Located in a prestigious area of Dubai, the EV charging hub is equipped...

The increasing theft and vandalism of high-power charging cables across Europe is posing significant disruptions for electric vehicle users. According to a recent study released by charge-point operator (CPO) Allego, each theft renders an EV charging spot inoperable, leaving drivers unable to charge their vehicles, forcing them to reroute, delay, or abandon journeys. The repeated thefts increase operational costs for CPOs, potentially affecting end users. The International Energy Agency ...

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BYD, China’s largest EV manufacturer, plans to build a nationwide network of high-speed EV charging stations in South Africa, according to a report published by TechCentral on Oct. 16. The report quoted BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li, who is credited with leading BYD’s rapid expansion outside of its home market, mainland China. It said that BYD’s commitment will mark the biggest development in South Africa’s nascent EV industry, demonstrating the growing ambition of Chinese...

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JSW MG Motor India, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer in India, has formed a partnership with Confident Group and IONAGE Technologies to enhance EV charging infrastructure in residential complexes nationwide. The automaker has installed over 800 EV chargers across the subcontinent as part of its MG Charge initiative. It aims to deploy 1,000 EV chargers within 1,000 days. This collaboration has led to the installation of EV charging stations in nine Confident Group properties in ...

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Chinese electric-car maker Xpeng announced its expansion into five additional European countries as part of its aggressive global expansion strategy. The company plans to enter new markets in Europe, including Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia. In Switzerland, Xpeng has partnered with Hedin Group to launch its 2025 G6 and G9 sport utility vehicles, followed by the P7+ sedan in 2026. This partnership aims to establish a sales network across Switzerland, beginning with Hedin's...

AGL has announced the launch of a significant residential vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial to help electric vehicle owners transform their cars into flexible home energy storage assets. The trial focuses on models from Hyundai, Kia, BYD and Zeekr, ensuring participants' vehicle battery warranties remain unaffected. With 300,000 EVs on the road, the trial aims to demonstrate the potential of using EVs as energy sources that can reduce home energy costs and bolster the energy grid as more renewable ...

Review all the highlights from IAA Mobility 2025 held in Munich, Germany.

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To commemorate National Drive Electric Month, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has announced $20 million in grants for electric school buses and public charging stations. This monthlong event, from Sept. 12 to Oct. 12, aims to promote the benefits of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The NJDEP's Electric School Bus Grant Program is offering $10 million to replace diesel school buses with electric ones, addressing harmful emissions from diesel. Similarly, ...

Fastned has inaugurated its largest electric vehicle charging station at the new Fastned Gentbrugge rest area, which is located on the E17 highway between Ghent and Antwerp in Belgium. This location is designed to serve approximately 26 million EVs passing annually. Beyond charging, Fastned Gentbrugge offers travelers a relaxing stop with high-quality food and drinks in a green environment. The site includes 16 fast-charging points of 400 kW each for EVs, strategically positioned in a driv...

SWTCH Energy and Flo, leading electric vehicle charging service providers in North America, have announced a roaming agreement that would allow users of one network to access the other's charging stations through their existing app. This initiative aims to address the issue of EV charging network fragmentation, which can hinder EV adoption due to the requirement for separate apps and accounts across different networks. This integration simplifies the process for EV drivers, particularly benef...

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Blink Charging Co., a global provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has partnered with Paua, the UK's EV charging aggregator for fleets and businesses, to expand EV charging access for consumers across the UK.  The collaboration between the two companies will result in the addition of 850 public charging locations and 3,500 connectors from Blink's network to the Paua platform, expanding the latter's network to over 67,000 EV charger connectors. Both companies aim t...

Pilot Company, General Motors (GM) and EVgo Inc. have announced the expansion of their collaborative electric vehicle fast-charging network, which is now reaching over 200 locations across nearly 40 states in the US. Over two years, they have deployed about 850 new fast-charging stalls across the US, targeting critical travel routes to provide 24/7 access to high-power chargers. This initiative is aimed at facilitating coast-to-coast EV travel by bridging charging gaps and enhancing convenien...

Octopus Energy Group, a British renewable energy company that also operates in the electric vehicle services space, is expanding its operations in Germany's automotive sector by launching Octopus Electric Vehicles. The latter will offer comprehensive EV packages in Europe's largest car market. Following its success with over 800,000 customers in Germany, Octopus aims to boost EV adoption with a package that includes an electric car, a home charger, access to the Octopus Electroverse...

Tata Power, India's largest vertically integrated power company and leading electric vehicle charging provider, has partnered with Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., India's leading EV manufacturer, to launch Mumbai, India's first premium, large-scale EV charging hub. This initiative, called TATA.ev MegaCharger, was inaugurated on World EV Day by Praveer Sinha, CEO and managing director of Tata Power, and Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and ...

The Portsmouth City Council in the UK is advancing its electric mobility infrastructure, with new on-street electric vehicle charge points being installed throughout the city. Portsmouth City Council, in collaboration with charge-point operator (CPO) Zest, has already installed over 150 EV chargepoints on lampposts and bollards, marking a significant upgrade to the city's EV infrastructure. This initiative aims to facilitate easier vehicle charging for residents, supported by the government's...

Mercedes-Benz plans to advance its fast-charging infrastructure by implementing the new HYC1000 charging system from Alpitronic starting in 2026 at its electric vehicle charging parks across Europe and North America. Alpitronic's HYC1000 charger introduces a modular and decentralized architecture, allowing for an external power unit to deliver up to 1,000 kW at 800 amperes, which can be distributed across multiple charging points. This design enhances efficiency, customization and scalability...

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