Author: Callum Fraser

PPC Blue will install and operate 30 fast-charging points along Romania’s A7 motorway under a partnership with Romanian oil company Oscar Downstream. The project will include charging infrastructure for passenger cars as well as electric trucks and buses at motorway service areas near Milcovul. The agreement covers the installation and operation of the charging facilities for 30 years, corresponding to the concession period granted to Oscar Downstream to manage service areas on both sides of the motorway. Of the 30 charging points, 16 are designated for electric passenger cars. These stations have already been installed by the motorway operator and…

Dutch fast-charging operator Fastned has raised an additional €27 million through a bond issue aimed at private investors in Belgium and the Netherlands, bringing its total bond fundraising for 2026 to a record €92 million. The latest placement is the company’s third bond issue this year. The amount raised in 2026 exceeds the previous annual record of €79 million in 2025, reflecting Fastned’s continued reliance on private investment to finance the expansion of its European charging network. The outstanding volume of Fastned’s retail bonds has now reached €364 million. The bonds currently carry a five-year maturity and an annual interest…

Electric trucks could play a broader role in the energy system by storing electricity and supplying it back to depots, other vehicles or the public grid, according to the findings of Germany’s SPIRIT-E research project. After three years of work, the consortium has presented results demonstrating the technical potential and economic benefits of bidirectional charging for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The project ran from August 2023 to October 2026, with funding from the German federal government and leadership from the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Its research focused on identifying barriers to electrifying heavy-duty transport and developing practical solutions for integrating electric…

Smartports is developing a data-driven platform to identify and prioritize parking areas that could be converted into integrated energy hubs. The system will combine automated data collection, market intelligence and AI-driven analysis to support lead generation, sales pipeline development and business expansion. Large parking areas can accommodate local solar generation, battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, but identifying suitable sites and engaging property owners can require significant time and coordination. The platform is designed to collect, organize and enrich company, property and market data. It will then assess potential opportunities against Smartports’ commercial and project criteria, helping its…

Munich-based charging provider Qwello has secured up to €55 million from the ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund and existing shareholders to expand its European public charging network and pursue further acquisitions. The financing will support the company’s expansion in urban and residential areas, as well as the integration of acquired charging businesses. Qwello currently operates more than 19,500 charging points across over 800 municipalities in Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom. The investment follows Qwello’s acquisition of a majority stake in Dutch charging infrastructure specialist Groen-Eco. The deal adds more than 1,400 charging points…

US-based energy infrastructure investment platform Energea has committed up to $20 million to finance electric vehicle charging stations, beginning with a $10 million credit facility for ChargedEV, a developer and owner of Tesla V4 Supercharger stations. Announced on October 23, 2026, the commitment is being made through Energea Portfolio 4 USA LP and expands the company’s US investment portfolio beyond solar energy infrastructure. The funding is intended to support ChargedEV’s expansion across the southeastern United States. The initial credit facility is secured by two operating charging stations in Georgia. Energea said it is also negotiating a similar financing structure with…

The Republic of Moldova has introduced a national eMobility programme aimed at expanding public electric vehicle charging infrastructure and increasing the share of electrified vehicles on its roads by 2030. The roadmap sets targets for at least 600 public charging points, a 15% share of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the national fleet, and a reduction in road transport CO₂ emissions. The landlocked country, which covers approximately 33,846 square kilometres and has a population of nearly three million, plans to use the programme to establish a framework for electromobility development. The document outlines charging infrastructure requirements, potential funding mechanisms…

Wallbox has installed 120 electric vehicle (EV) charging points at Montréal Metropolitan Airport’s YHU terminal in partnership with Canadian electrical solutions provider EDP électrique. A further 48 charging points are planned following the completion of a new airport building, bringing the planned network total to 168. The charging infrastructure is intended for airport employees, operations staff and visitors. It uses Wallbox Pulsar Pro AC chargers and the company’s Power Sharing technology, which distributes available electrical capacity across groups of charging points. This approach allows the site to manage demand through its existing grid connection without requiring every charger to operate…

Octopus Energy has launched FleetBoost, a subscription service offering discounted public EV charging for business fleets through its Octopus Fleet platform. The company says the scheme could reduce public charging costs by up to 30% annually, with potential savings of up to £730 per vehicle after the subscription fee. The service initially covers charging networks operated by MFG EV Power, Ionity and BE.EV, with additional charge point operators expected to join in the future. FleetBoost Offers Discounted Public Charging FleetBoost gives commercial EV fleets access to discounted charging rates across participating public charging networks. Octopus designed the service to help…

EV charging operator Believ will install more than 600 new charging points across East, North and South Ayrshire under a 15-year partnership with the three Scottish councils. The rollout will cover approximately 300 locations, with the first installations expected to begin in early 2027. The project will expand public charging provision across urban and rural communities, including the Isle of Arran. Believ will also take over management of existing chargers operated through the ChargePlace Scotland network in the three council areas. More Than 600 Charging Points Planned The planned rollout comprises approximately 180 charging points in East Ayrshire, 210 in…

Roadchef has reached an agreement with BP covering electric vehicle charging, fuels and convenience services across the UK motorway network. From 2027, BP Pulse ultra-fast charging will be available at more than 30 Roadchef motorway service areas. The agreement is designed to expand access to high-speed EV charging for drivers travelling across the UK while supporting Roadchef’s goal of providing 1,000 charging bays by 2030. BP to Operate 12 Forecourts As part of the agreement, Roadchef will operate 12 BP forecourts. The sites will continue to offer BP-branded fuels alongside BP’s Wild Bean Cafe convenience food service. Roadchef Chief Executive…

Australian fuel retailer Ampol has agreed to acquire electric vehicle charging operator Evie Networks for AU$225 million (approximately €135 million), expanding its charging infrastructure across the country. Ampol subsidiary Ampol Energy has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Fast Cities Australia, the company operating Evie Networks. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close during the first half of 2027. The acquisition would add more than 1,030 charging bays to Ampol’s existing network, bringing the combined network to around 1,425 bays across more than 400 sites. Ampol Expands EV Charging Footprint Ampol said the acquisition…

The City of Boston has sued the Trump administration over the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to revoke a $20 million federal infrastructure grant for a Roxbury project, saying the funding was cancelled partly because the plan included electric vehicle charging stations. Reuters reported that the grant, awarded in 2022, was withdrawn in September 2025 even though EV charging represented less than 1% of the project’s total cost. Boston Challenges Grant Cancellation The $20 million grant was awarded to Boston through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) programme to support the Roxbury Resilient Corridors project. The nearly…

Electreon is expanding its wireless charging portfolio with Lite DOT, a stationary inductive charging system designed for electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The system can deliver up to 11 kW and is designed to be installed in existing parking spaces without extensive civil engineering work. Unlike Electreon’s in-road wireless charging technology, Lite DOT is designed for stationary charging while a vehicle is parked. The company is targeting private users but is placing particular emphasis on fleets whose vehicles regularly remain parked for periods of time. Wireless Charging Without Plug-In Lite DOT transfers electricity inductively through a charging pad…

Hubject and Localiser have formed a strategic data partnership aimed at improving the planning and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Hubject will provide Localiser with charging-station location and usage data from its international network, allowing charge point operators, municipalities and investors to make more detailed assessments of potential and existing sites. Hubject Provides Charging Network Data Under the partnership, Hubject will provide Berlin-based Localiser with point-of-interest data and real-world usage information from charging stations connected to its network. https://evmagz.com/hubject-partners-with-road-to-expand-ev-charging-roaming-network/ Hubject said its network covers more than 1.1 million charge points across more than 75 countries. Localiser will integrate the…

EVgo and General Motors are expanding their U.S. fast-charging partnership, with more than 100 new flagship charging stalls planned to enter operation by the end of 2026. The latest site has opened in Warren, Michigan, near GM’s Global Technical Center, bringing the number of operational flagship stalls in the United States to more than 40. The new location has 12 charging stalls capable of delivering up to 350 kW and supports both CCS and NACS connectors. https://evmagz.com/pilot-gm-and-evgo-expand-us-ev-fast-charging-network-to-more-than-300-sites/ Michigan Site Adds 12 High-Power Chargers The Warren charging station is designed to accommodate a range of electric vehicles and includes an overhead…

XCharge North America is supplying charging infrastructure for an electric aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle operated by Dallas Fire-Rescue at Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas. The project uses XCharge’s C7AM charging system to support a Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 Electric Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle. The vehicle is being deployed as part of Dallas Fire-Rescue’s efforts to introduce electric equipment into airport emergency response operations. 400 kW Charging System The XCharge C7AM provides up to 400 kW of charging power through liquid-cooled cables. https://evmagz.com/xcharge-unveils-480-kw-c7-fast-charger-as-enbw-deploys-technology-across-germany/ The system is designed to support the high-power and extended charging cycles required by heavy-duty emergency…

Blink Charging has launched EnergyConnect, an AI-driven energy management system designed to manage electricity use across EV charging sites and maximize charging capacity within existing electrical infrastructure. The platform provides site operators with real-time information on energy consumption and charging performance while allowing them to manage power allocation across multiple chargers through a centralized system. Blink said the initial deployment covers 13 company-owned DC fast-charging sites in Florida. https://evmagz.com/blink-charging-sells-envoy-technologies-to-blade-ranger-as-it-sharpens-ev-charging-focus/ EnergyConnect Adds Centralized Charging Management EnergyConnect is designed to give charging site operators a consolidated view of their electricity use and charging infrastructure. The system provides live energy and performance metrics…

General Motors has completed the integration of ChargePoint into its Energy Pass charging platform, expanding public charging access for electric vehicle owners through the myChevrolet, myGMC and myCadillac mobile applications. Expanded Charging Access The addition allows GM electric vehicle drivers to access both DC fast chargers and Level 2 charging stations across ChargePoint’s network using the Energy Pass platform. https://evmagz.com/chargepoint-expands-u-s-ev-charging-network-through-optimus-and-onvo-partnerships/ Many of the newly accessible charging locations also support Plug & Charge, enabling compatible vehicles to authenticate and begin charging automatically without requiring separate payment or activation steps. According to GM, the expanded platform is expected to provide access to…

Public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the European Union has expanded faster than the region’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV) fleet, with nearly all member states already meeting the fleet-based requirements of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), according to a new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E). The report found that every EU member state except Malta had achieved the regulation’s minimum charging-capacity target by the end of March 2026. https://evmagz.com/te-says-eu-tariffs-shifted-ev-imports-but-chinese-brands-continue-to-expand/ Infrastructure Ahead of EV Growth Under AFIR, countries must provide at least 1.3 kilowatts of publicly accessible charging capacity for every battery-electric vehicle registered in their national fleet. According…