Author: Callum Fraser

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…

ChargePoint has announced two new partnerships in the United States aimed at expanding public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with projects planned across the Southeast and along major highways in Pennsylvania and New York. The agreements include the deployment of more than 200 public charging ports through a partnership with Optimus Energy Solutions and the installation of ultra-fast charging stations at 12 highway travel plazas operated by Onvo. More Than 200 Charging Ports Planned ChargePoint said it has expanded its existing collaboration with Florida-based Optimus Energy Solutions, which will deploy more than 200 new public charging ports across the southeastern United…

Gridserve has opened its fifth Electric Forecourt in the United Kingdom, unveiling what it describes as its flagship electric vehicle charging destination at Markham Vale in Derbyshire. Located at Junction 29A of the M1 motorway, the new facility combines high-power charging infrastructure with retail, co-working and customer amenities to support a growing number of electric vehicle users. High-power charging for cars and commercial vehicles The Markham Vale Electric Forecourt features 39 rapid charging bays, including 36 dedicated to passenger vehicles and three designed for larger electric vehicles such as heavy goods vehicles, coaches, vans and vehicles towing trailers. The site…

Vattenfall has agreed to transfer its business-to-business (B2B) fleet charging business in Germany to The Mobility House Solutions, an Edenred subsidiary, as the Swedish energy company refocuses on public electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The transaction forms part of a broader divestment of Vattenfall’s B2B charging operations in Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands. According to Automobilwoche, the company decided last year to exit the business and is now implementing the plan. Fabian Hagmann, Vice President of E-Mobility at Vattenfall, said: “While we continue to include this segment in our portfolio, it will gradually be transferred to other charge point operators.” Strategic…

OMV Petrom has completed the installation of 384 fast-charging points across Romania, Hungary and Slovakia, concluding an electric vehicle infrastructure project supported by European Union funding. The charging network spans 92 locations along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) corridor connecting Bratislava, Budapest, Oradea and Cluj-Napoca, supporting cross-border travel for electric vehicle drivers. Network Installed Across Three Countries Romania accounts for the largest share of the new infrastructure, with 304 charging points installed at 74 locations. In Hungary, OMV Petrom deployed 28 charging points across seven sites, while Slovakia received 52 charging points at 11 locations. The project was delivered by…

The UK government has launched a consultation on a proposed £190 million Strategic Charging Infrastructure (SCI) scheme aimed at increasing electricity grid capacity at selected motorway service areas to support the expansion of ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging. The proposal targets a limited number of motorway service areas where the cost of upgrading electricity connections has discouraged private investment. Scheme Focuses on Grid Capacity If introduced, the SCI program would replace the previous £70 million Rapid Charging Fund pilot launched in 2023, which concluded without awarding funding after motorway service operators declined to participate under its grant conditions. Under the new…

InstaVolt has agreed to sell its electric vehicle (EV) charging operations in Spain and Portugal to Powerdot, allowing the UK-based charge point operator to focus future investment on expanding its network across the UK and Ireland. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Focus Shifts to Core Markets The transaction includes InstaVolt’s charging network and employees in both Spain and Portugal. The company said the divestment forms part of its long-term strategy to concentrate investment and operational resources on its core markets in the UK and Ireland. InstaVolt noted that the sale follows interest from several strategic buyers and…

HERE Technologies has partnered with e-mobility platform Cariqa to integrate electric vehicle charging payments into its HERE WeGo navigation app, combining route planning, charging station information and payment services in a single user experience. The new functionality enables drivers to locate compatible charging stations, compare operator-specific pricing and pay for charging sessions without requiring a separate charging provider application or membership card. Navigation and Charging Payments in One Platform Under the partnership, Cariqa’s payment infrastructure has been integrated into HERE WeGo, allowing users to view pricing from charging point operators connected to Cariqa’s network while planning their journeys. Once drivers…