TATA.ev, India's largest four-wheeler electric vehicle manufacturer, has partnered with Shell India Mobility to launch 21 new TATA.ev x Shell Mega Charging Hubs across Bengaluru, Chennai, Mysore, Pune and Vadodara. The newly opened EV charging hubs are equipped with 120 kW fast chargers to offer quick and reliable charging services with minimal waiting times. They also provide a premium experience for EV owners, including assistance from a manned marshal, access to fresh food and beverages at...

Swedish premium electric-car maker Polestar is advancing its efforts to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for its customers by introducing grid rewards and smart charging in key European markets as part of the Polestar Energy offer. As Europe's energy system is evolving, the importance of home charging for grid stability continues to take center stage. Polestar is addressing this by expanding grid rewards and introducing car-controlled smart charging, enabling drivers to charge th...

IM Motors introduced its new models, the IM5 and IM6, in the United Arab Emirates and Tunisia at the beginning of 2026. Both models feature the IM driver assistance system, which was developed in collaboration with Momenta. This expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region broadens the partnership's reach to over a dozen markets across five continents. The driver assistance system utilizes Momenta's End-to-End Flywheel Big Model, which continuously learns and adapts to local ...

The city of Vienna, in collaboration with Wien Energie, is advancing the expansion of e-mobility by planning to install up to 1,000 new public charging points for electric vehicles. This initiative aims to nearly double the existing number of charging points in Vienna and includes 10 additional fast-charging parks. The agreement for this expansion is set to be reviewed by the relevant Mobility Committee and Wien Energie bodies next week. Wien Energie has an average charging point every 400...

The first of 71 Believ electric vehicle charge points has been launched at Leeds City Council, signaling a significant achievement in their collaboration, funded entirely by the charge-point operator (CPO). This initiative is designed to aid residents, visitors and businesses in transitioning to cleaner, more sustainable transport. The rollout is scheduled to continue through early 2026, featuring a combination of fast chargers for long-stay and overnight use, along with rapid chargers for qu...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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, ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Ayvens, a company managing 600,000 electric vehicles across 42 countries, has partnered with Plugsurfing to simplify the EV charging process for its fleet. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a white-label charging app for the French, German, Dutch, Italian, Belgian and UK markets, with plans to expand to more countries. Managing a fleet of EVs across multiple regions often entails dealing with various EV charging networks, which can be cumbersome due to oper...

Allego NV, a leading charge-point operator (CPO), has announced plans to launch a mobility service provider (MSP) platform as part of its initiative to enhance the charging experience for European customers. Allego is collaborating with startup Deftpower to develop and implement this platform. The aim is to improve the experience for EV drivers by making charging more accessible, transparent and rewarding. This initiative comes after Allego's successful introduction of Plug & Charge (P&am...

Iberdrola España and Alimerka, a local Spanish supermarket chain, have formed an agreement wherein the former will install electric vehicle charging points across multiple Alimerka sites, including Asturias, Castile and León, and Galicia autonomous communities in Spain. This initiative reflects both companies' dedication to sustainable mobility. The plan includes the installation of 238 ultrafast chargers at 59 Alimerka supermarkets, with 42 in Asturias, 15 in Castile and León, a...

Octopus Energy's electric vehicle charging platform, Electroverse, has collaborated with Visa to introduce the new Business Payments Card, aimed at simplifying fleet payments, tracking and savings. This card, powered by Visa Fleet 2.0, is going to be available for the first time to UK fleets. The Business Payments Card helps fleet managers by integrating functions that allow drivers to pay for EV charging, tolls, car washes and meals. It offers features such as setting spending limits, choosi...

Iberdrola España has initiated the installation of electric vehicle charging points in Murcia, Spain, after securing a contract from the city's council in December 2024. The contract stipulates the provision of 190 parking spaces dedicated to charging EVs within the city. Recently, José Ballesta, the mayor of Murcia; along with Enrique Planells, manager for Large Customers and Public Administrations in the Region of Murcia; and Miguel Ángel Cerdán, institutional representative; visit...

A coalition of local authorities in northwest Scotland has received over £3 million in funding to enhance public electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This funding, which is part of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund, aims to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors. The project is led by Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) and involves the councils of Argyll and Bute, Orkney, Shetland and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) to improve EV ...

Madrid-headquartered electric vehicle charger manufacturer Wallbox and EV charging software firm Go To-U have signed an agreement wherein the former will integrate the latter’s operating system into its public EV chargers across the US, according to a news report published by EV Infrastructure News on Aug. 14. According to the report, Wallbox’s Supernova rapid DC 180-kW chargers are scheduled to use Go To-U’s operating system, which is expected to allow for remote access control, real-t...

Paua, a UK company specializing in aggregating electric vehicle charge points for fleets, announced an integration with Eon Drive Infrastructure (EDRI), adding 22 new locations and 177 high-powered connectors to its network. This expansion increases Paua's total number of connectors to over 65,000, enhancing its position among the largest EV charging networks in the UK. Paua CEO and Co-founder Niall Riddell highlighted the strategic importance of this smart infrastructure, catering specifical...

Great Wall Motor, a leading carmaker from China, is collaborating with Faraday Future to penetrate the US market, which has been largely inaccessible to Chinese automakers. The collaboration involves licensing Faraday Future's new model, the FX Super One, from Great Wall Motor's Wey brand. This vehicle, unveiled on July 17, is based on the Gaoshan multipurpose vehicle and marks the debut of Faraday Future's second brand, FX. The FX Super One's design closely mirrors the Wey Gaoshan MPV, featu...

DKV Mobility has expanded its electric vehicle charging network in Switzerland by integrating 2,200 charge points from Swiss charging service provider MOVE Mobility. Of these, approximately 2,000 are fast or ultrafast chargers with a power output capacity of up to 150 kW. The integration enhances DKV Mobility's presence in the Swiss market, providing improved charging coverage along critical transport routes. Customers can use the DKV Card +Charge or the DKV Mobility app to access these charg...

US-based electric-car maker Lucid Group Inc. has announced updates to its Lucid Air model lineup for 2026, introducing enhancements aimed at increasing convenience and peace of mind for owners. A key update includes access to the Tesla Supercharger network for all Lucid Air vehicles by July 31, using an approved North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter available from Lucid. All Lucid Air owners, regardless of model or model year, will gain access to the North American Tesla Supercharge...

ChargeScape, a joint venture comprising BMW, Honda, Ford and Nissan, has partnered with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles in the utility's Peak Load Reduction program. This collaboration marks the first instance of such an initiative in the nine-year history of the utility's programs aimed at reducing peak load. The initiative, which is designed to alleviate pressure on the power grid during summer, utilizes ChargeScape's AI-powered technology platform. It plans to integrate o...

IONNA, an electric vehicle charging joint venture founded by eight global automakers, announced a new collaboration with Wawa. The partnership represents IONNA's largest EV charging commitment to date, advancing its goal of 30,000 charging bays by 2030. The collaboration will also enhance Wawa's existing EV charging infrastructure by adding EV charging stations with amenities such as car care facilities, canopy coverage and access to Wawa's signature products and services. The first EV cha...

Hubject, a leading provider of interoperable EV charging solutions, has deepened its strategic partnership with Chargemap, one of the leading charge point operators (CPOs) in Europe, to roll out the former's Plug&Charge technology across Chargemap's existing EV charging infrastructure in Europe.  It can be recalled that the two companies had first forged their partnership in 2018.  Under the new terms, the two companies have agreed to integrate Hubject's Plug&Ch...

OMV Česká republika and Pražská energetika (PRE) have joined forces to expand the ultrafast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across the Czech Republic. This initiative builds upon their previous partnership, which was signed in 2020 and introduced PRE POINT fast and ultrafast chargers to OMV fuel stations nationwide. The new agreement between the two companies entails installing 113 ultrafast-charging stations across 48 locations, with both companies jointly managing inv...

Eleport and Plugsurfing have formed a strategic partnership to enhance electric vehicle charging accessibility across Croatia. Starting this summer, Plugsurfing customers can easily locate and charge their EVs at Eleport charging stations across Croatia via the Plugsurfing app. Eleport is a public EV charge point operator (CPO) in Central and Eastern Europe that has been expanding its charging network rapidly within Croatia, focusing on installing chargers at major travel and shopping sites. ...

Wallbox has collaborated with Europe's leading charge-point operator (CPO) PowerGo to enhance the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Essendi hotels across the Netherlands. Under the partnership, the two companies plan to integrate Wallbox's advanced charging technology with PowerGo's renewable energy-powered infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for sustainable mobility. The installations will feature Wallbox's Em4 AC chargers and Supernova DC fast chargers, designed for seaml...

Clever, Denmark's largest charge-point operator (CPO), has partnered with PowerGo, a leading CPO in Europe, to enhance the charging network and accessibility for electric vehicle drivers in Denmark. Through this collaboration, Clever One customers will have access to PowerGo's Danish network, which comprises nearly 1,000 EV charging points. This network includes 65 fast and ultrafast-charging points, strategically located near major cities, villages and central hubs. Clever Head ...

Charge-point operator PowerGo has partnered with Europe's hotel owner and operator Essendi to install electric vehicle charging solutions at multiple hotels in the Netherlands. This initiative aims to offer guests and visitors the convenience of charging their EVs during their stay. Each hotel will feature at least one 150-kW ultrafast charger, alongside several 22-kW chargers, ensuring that every visitor can charge their battery efficiently. The project includes several Essendi hotels in Nor...

Voltpost, a company focused on lamppost electric vehicle charging, announced the first public deployment of its EV charging platform in Oak Park, Illinois, US. This initiative, a collaboration with the Park District of Oak Park and the regional utility company, ComEd, aims to offer convenient and affordable charging access to local residents. Jeffrey Prosserman, CEO and co-founder of Voltpost, emphasized that this deployment aligns with the company's projects in New York, US, and Mi...

In a notable collaboration between two competing electric-car makers in mainland China, Nio and Zeekr have teamed up to share their respective electric vehicle charging facilities. On May 29, Nio's energy unit, Nio Power, and Zeekr's energy division, Zeekr Power, signed a cooperation agreement for their charging facilities. This collaboration aims to provide their customers with an efficient and convenient EV charging service. Users of Nio's brands, including Nio, Onvo and Fire...

BP Pulse announced May 20 that it signed a strategic agreement with iconic US diner chain Waffle House to install BP Pulse charge points at Waffle House locations across the US including Texas, Georgia, Florida, and other locations in the South and Southeast US. The collaboration underscores BP Pulse’s commitment to build a network of ultrafast chargers across the US, ensuring drivers have access to charging solutions where they need them most. Each electric vehicle charging site will fe...

Porsche Cars North America Inc. (PCNA) announced the successful addition of over 97,000 charging stations to the Porsche Charging Service, bringing the total number of stations available to customers in the US to 102,000, with further expansions planned for 2025. Timo Resch, president and CEO of PCNA, highlighted this as a critical step in Porsche's electric vehicle strategy, emphasizing the importance of providing flexibility and a seamless charging experience for customers purchasing electr...

Mainland Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng has forged a strategic partnership with Plugsurfing, a major EV charging service provider in Europe. This collaboration allows Xpeng customers to access over 940,000 charging points across 27 countries. The announcement was made by Xpeng's Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng during the Global Brand Night event in Hong Kong. This partnership aggregates numerous charging operators (CPOs) across the EU, offering Xpeng customers access to a vast ch...

Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor Corp. announced May 9 that it reached an agreement with US electric-car maker Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for charging ports on Mazda's battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) launched in Japan from 2027. The company plans to adopt NACS to provide its customers with greater convenience through a broader range of charging options. The move will help Mazda EV customers access the Tesla Superc...

Pilot Co., General Motors (GM) and EVgo Inc. announced March 25 that their collaborative network has reached more than 130 electric vehicle fast-charging locations in over 25 states across the US. The charging network aims to offer an elevated experience along popular corridors and major interstates, enabling long-distance EV travel, Pilot, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, said in a press note. “As the busy spring and summer travel season approaches, EV drivers will be ab...

General Motors has joined Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) residential vehicle-to-everything (V2X) pilot program, providing eligible customers in Northern and Central California with incentivized pricing for qualifying GM Energy home energy products, the carmaker announced March 13. The initiative is part of GM Energy’s plan to work with utilities such as PG&E to leverage the carmaker’s bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology, which allows compatible GM EVs to supp...

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has signed an agreement with Shanghai-based electric-vehicle maker Nio to gain access to the latter’s EV charging network, making it one of the largest carmakers in Greater China to plug into Nio’s charging infrastructure in the world’s largest EV market, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Feb. 14. The agreement was signed between Nio Power, the energy arm of Nio, and GWM, the report said, citing an announcement posted on the Nio App. Following...

E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH and Danish Fleggaard Group have partnered to set up EV charging stations at four branches of the cross-border shopping chain in northern Germany, E.ON announced Jan. 13. The move will contribute to the expansion of the public charging infrastructure on the German-Danish border. At the Fleggaard border shop in Harrislee near Flensburg, E.ON Drive Infrastructure is building a charging park with a total of 20 EV charging points. This will include 16 charging poin...

Electric-car maker Xpeng and British electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider BP Pulse have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to join forces on expanding access to the EV charging network for EV drivers in Greater China, according to a news report published by CarNewsChina on Jan. 14. Xpeng’s new strategic alliance follows a similar agreement it had signed with Volkswagen China. According to the report, these partnerships allow Xpeng to provide its customers with about 40,...

Electrify America has entered into a collaboration with Costco Wholesale to offer electric vehicle charging stations across five Costco Wholesale locations in the US, the charge-point operator (CPO) announced Dec. 10. Electrify America said that these planned charging stations, which will feature hyperfast chargers capable of speeds up to 350 kW, are aimed at meeting the growing demand for open and convenient fast chargers. The collaboration will be spearheaded by the team at Electrify Com...

Europe’s leading charge-point operator (CPO) Ionity has partnered Holiday Inn and opened the first of its six planned ultrarapid-charging hubs across the UK, according to a news report published by EVFleetWorld on Nov. 27. The newly installed ultrarapid electric vehicle charging station is located at Holiday Inn Doncaster at the A1 junction 36, it said, adding that the site is equipped with six 350-kW chargers, alongside the hotel’s amenities for EV drivers, hotel guests and the public. ...

Polestar, a Swedish electric performance car brand owned by Volvo Cars, is now offering its customers access to 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across North America, complementing its existing offer in Europe and Greater China, the company announced Oct. 30. The move is aligned with the company’s decision to adopt the Tesla-backed North American Charging Standard (NACS) to encourage a wider adoption of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in the region. Several other carmakers have adopted the NACS,...

UK-based charge-point operator (CPO) Be.EV plans to expand its charging network of over 750 charge points with an additional 300 charge points that are being built across the country by the end of 2024, by forging new partnerships, the company announced Nov. 5. “Our collaborations go beyond just technology and locations. From private landowners to retail giants like Decathlon and Dobbies — these partnerships, whether national or regional, are a cornerstone to the adoption of EV charg...

Ionchi, a joint venture between BMW Brilliance and Mercedes-Benz Group China, has launched its first seven public electric vehicle fast-charging stations in Beijing, following a trial run of two weeks, according to a news report published by ChinaDaily on Oct. 24. The first seven EV charging stations have come up in Beijing, Qingdao in Shandong province, and Nanjing in Jiangsu province, the report mentioned. The launching of this first set of public EV chargers marks a significant mileston...

French carmaker Renault and its mobility division Mobilize have teamed up with Germany-based intelligent charging and energy solutions provider The Mobility House to launch vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services in France, The Mobility House announced Oct. 22. It claimed that with the V2G product — Mobilize Power — electric vehicle batteries are being intelligently integrated into the power grid for the first time in France as a commercial and scalable product that can be used...

Allego, a leading charge-point operator (CPO) in Europe, has signed a partnership agreement with Ascencio, an investor in retail real estate, to install and operate electric vehicle charging stations in the latter’s car parking areas in Belgium, Ascencio announced Oct. 17. Under the agreement, Allego will install 212 EV charge points across 45 sites that are owned by Ascencio, once the two companies conclude the technical analysis of their partnership along with obtaining the necessary perm...

EVgo Inc. and General Motors (GM) are expanding their partnership with a new plan of deploying 400 fast-charging stations at flagship destinations in major metropolitan areas across the US, GM said Sept. 12. The upcoming electric vehicle charging stations are expected to feature 350-kW fast chargers, ample lighting, canopies, pull-through stations and security cameras for a reliable and customer-centric charging experience. Most flagship stations are expected to feature up to 20 stall...

Ford Motor Co. has signed an arrangement with Southern California Edison (SCE) in which Ford’s EV owners and lessees in SCE’s service area can be compensated for assisting the electric grid during peak periods of energy demand. According to a press note released by SCE on Sept. 10, Ford has become the first major US automaker to facilitate customer participation in SCE’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP), which is one of the utility company’s ongoing efforts to enhance grid resilie...

As reported in a press release on Aug. 23, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced its initiative to enhance driver understanding of crucial advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) due to findings from a recent survey indicating a significant lack of awareness among drivers about these technologies. Despite modern vehicles incorporating an increasing number of ADAS features as standard, aimed at supporting drivers, the survey conducted by JLR revealed that 41% of respondents were uncertain ab...

LCP, the national commercial property and investment company, and part of M Core, has signed a development agreement with PoGo Charge to deliver ultrarapid DC charging points at 52 retail sites across the UK, the charge-point operator (CPO) announced Aug. 6. The said agreement is the second-phase agreement between the two companies, which earlier collaborated in November 2023 to deploy 252 DC fast-charging points as part of the total 658 DC charging points. In the second phase, PoGo Charge wi...

Be.EV and Paua have signed a strategic partnership in the UK, where all of Be.EV’s 700 electric vehicle charging points will be integrated into the Paua network, the charge-point operator (CPO) announced July 26. The deal will help EV drivers, who can now tap into any of Be.EV’s charging hubs using their Paua app or RFID card. Post this arrangement with Be.EV, Paua, which has tie-ups with more than 35 CPOs, now offers access to over 54,000 EV charge points at more than 17,000 locations...

Japan’s Orix Group and electric vehicle charging provider Ubiden Inc. have agreed to partner on setting up EV chargers in apartment complexes and residential zones across Japan by 2027, according to a news report published by Bloomberg on July 3. The move is aligned with the Japanese government’s ambition of achieving 100% of its new passenger car sales as EVs by 2035. Notably, Orix is a conglomerate whose businesses span car rentals, real estate, life insurance and banking. The c...

Fastned, a leading charge-point operator (CPO) in Europe, has joined forces with Autopistas, an Abertis Group subsidiary known for operating high-capacity roads in Spain, to install and deploy fast-charging stations in the province of Barcelona, Fastned announced July 10. The two companies have signed an agreement for the construction and operation of two fast-charging stations in Autopista’s concessions in the Garraf North and Garraf South service areas, in the province of Barcelona. Th...

Volvo Cars has signed a partnership with Hubject, an electric vehicle interoperability market leader, to offer its EV customers access to the latter’s roaming platform Plug&Charge for providing a seamless charging experience, Hubject announced July 16. Following the partnership with Hubject, drivers of fully electric Volvo cars, starting with the EX90, will be able to simply plug their vehicles into a compatible charging station, and the vehicle will automatically handle authentica...

BP’s electric vehicle charging unit, BP Pulse, plans to install and operate charging stations across 75 sites belonging to Simon Property Group, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, BP announced July 10. The plan is part of a new partnership between BP and Simon Property Group in the US, the company said, adding that the deal will deliver over 900 ultrafast-charging bays to support EVs of every make ac...

CTEK, a leading supplier of EV charging solutions, has partnered with Apcoa, Europe’s foremost provider of parking solutions, to significantly enhance EV charging infrastructure across the UK, CTEK announced July 1. As part of the partnership, CTEK plans to install its state-of-the-art Chargestrom Connected 3 (CC3) EV charging units in Apcoa-managed car parks across the UK. Notably, Apcoa manages a vast network of 1.8 million parking spaces across 13 countries in Europe. The partnership ...

Electrify Commercial, a business unit of Electrify America, and Rocky Mountain Power, a division of power company PacifiCorp, jointly announced the opening of Rocky Mountain Power’s first hyper-fast charging stations in Millcreek and Vernal, the two companies said in a press note June 21. The two companies have partnered to install 20 EV charging stations in the Salt Lake area to support EV adoption in Utah. The new EV charging stations, which will be owned by Rocky Mountain Power, will be ...

Minda Corp. Ltd., the flagship company of India-based Spark Minda Group, has entered into a 50/50 joint venture agreement with HSIN Chong Machinery Works Co. Ltd. (HCMF), a Taiwan-based supplier specializing in automotive sunroof and closure systems. The partnership marks a significant step toward localizing the production of advanced sunroof and closure technology products for passenger cars in India. It will help the JV to serve the growing demand of sunroofs fueled by evolving consumer pre...

Nio Power, Nio’s electric vehicle charging unit, and GAC Energy, GAC Group’s energy unit, have entered into a strategic partnership of sharing their respective EV charging networks, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on June 7. The collaboration between the two automakers’ energy units is the first substantial development in their official partnership that was signed about a month ago, the report pointed out. Under the strategic collaboration between Nio Power and GAC E...

Estonia-headquartered electric vehicle-charging infrastructure service provider Eleport and Carrefour, the largest omnichannel network in Poland, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the installation of EV charging stations across the latter’s commercial facilities in Poland, Eleport announced May 29. The company said that as part of the agreed terms, it will deploy more than 170 EV charging points at over 70 commercial facilities owned by Carrefour in Poland. These EV char...

Flo, a leading electric vehicle charge-point operator (CPO) in North America, has signed a partnership with Metro Inc. to provide fast-charging stations at more than 130 Metro, Super C, Food Basics and Marché Adonis grocery store locations across Quebec and Ontario in Canada, the company announced June 4. Flo plans to install at least 500 fast-charging ports beginning August 2024. The planned EV charging stations are expected to provide convenient and accessible EV charging facilities f...

Electric vehicle charging and smart energy management service provider Last Mile Solutions has collaborated with Chargemap, Europe’s leading platform for EV drivers, on the sharing of EV charging data in order to improve accessibility for customers, Last Mile announced May 30. With the newly announced Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) connection, leading European EV charging companies can share crucial data, such as tariffs and charge-point locations, bilaterally within hours instead ...

Ford Motor Co.’s commercial division, Ford Pro, and the city of Dallas have signed a 10-year agreement to grow and manage electric vehicle charging infrastructure for the city’s fleet operations, the carmaker announced May 21. The partnership with Ford on EV charging infrastructure will help the city of Dallas, which is the fourth-largest metro area in the US, move toward its climate goals and improve air quality by electrifying the city’s vehicle fleet by 2040. As part of the agreem...

ChargePoint, a leading charge point operator (CPO) in the US, has signed a partnership agreement with Airbnb Inc to meet the growing demand for EV charging facilities from Airbnb guests, ChargePoint announced on May 22. It said that the partnership aims to make it easier for Airbnb hosts in the US to install EV chargers at their listings and expand access to EV chargers across the US. The CPO plans to enable Airbnb hosts in the US to purchase and install EV charging in a hassle-free, affor...