Author: Callum Fraser

Portuguese charging infrastructure manufacturer i-charging has introduced MAX, a high-power electric vehicle charging platform capable of delivering up to 1.6 megawatts to as many as eight vehicles simultaneously. The system is designed for large public charging hubs, fleet depots and logistics facilities where mixed vehicle types require scalable, high-capacity energy supply. Initial contracted deliveries are scheduled for the third quarter of 2026, the company said. MAX uses a modular architecture that allows operators to expand capacity in 50-kilowatt increments, enabling installations to grow alongside demand rather than requiring full system replacement. Traditional high-power installations typically lock in power capacity and…

Ubitricity, a subsidiary of Shell, has announced plans to acquire the SureCharge public charging network from FM Conway, adding approximately 2,400 electric vehicle charge points across London. The charging points are integrated into residential street lampposts and deliver charging speeds of around 4.8 kW, targeting overnight and curbside charging for urban residents without off-street parking. The transition began in early February 2026, with all units expected to be rebranded under the Shell Recharge network within two months. See also: Ubitricity to Deploy 160 Lamp-Charging Posts for EVs in Middlesbrough Following the acquisition, Ubitricity said its network will exceed 14,000 charge…

Electrify America said it expanded its electric vehicle charging network in 2025, surpassing 5,600 chargers across North America while upgrading more than 1,100 units to next-generation technology. The company said its latest DC fast chargers can deliver up to 350 kW and that two large-format stations featuring more than 20 chargers each were opened in California during the year. Electrify America reiterated that it is investing a total of $2 billion in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure. See also: GM Integrates Electrify America Charging Into Vehicle Apps for EV Owners On the usage side, drivers completed more than 20 million charging…

WattEV has expanded its electric truck charging depot in San Bernardino, California, more than doubling capacity at what the company describes as its busiest location as demand for zero-emission freight operations increases across Southern California. The upgrade lifts the site’s total installed charging capacity to 11.5 megawatts and enables the depot to charge up to 200 battery-electric trucks per day, bringing utilisation levels closer to those of a conventional diesel truck stop, the company said. See also: Pilot, Tesla Plan High-Power Charging Network for Semi Trucks Across Key U.S. Freight Corridors As part of the expansion, WattEV added 30 Combined…

The United States’ fast-charging network expanded by more than 30% in 2025, adding over 18,000 new charging ports, according to data from charging analytics firm Paren, underscoring rapid infrastructure growth even amid policy uncertainty over federal funding. Paren said the expansion lifted the number of public fast-charging stations in the country to more than 13,200 by the end of the year, marking one of the strongest annual growth rates on record for high-power charging infrastructure. The increase comes as automakers and charging operators push to address range anxiety and improve access for a growing number of electric vehicle drivers. See…

Ionity said it has opened what it describes as its most urban charging site in the UK to date, launching a new fast-charging hub in Birmingham as part of a strategic shift toward denser city locations. The site, located on the A4540 at South Aston near Birmingham New Street station, offers 12 ultra-rapid chargers with charging speeds of up to 400 kilowatts. Ionity said the hub operates exclusively on renewable energy and is designed to serve both local drivers and those travelling through the city. See also: Ionity Opens 500 kW Ultra-Fast EV Charging Site in Norway Using Shared-Power Technology…

Electric vehicle drivers prefer simple payment options such as Plug & Charge and direct ad-hoc payments at public charging stations, but are often forced to rely on apps and charging cards because of limited availability and high roaming fees, according to new research from USCALE. The Charging Payment Study 2026, which surveyed 1,510 EV drivers in Germany, found a wide gap between preferred and actual payment behaviour, despite significant improvements in vehicle range and charging infrastructure over the past decade. The findings suggest that payment complexity has emerged as a persistent pain point for EV users. See also: Cold Weather,…

Fastned has announced a new bond issuance in the Netherlands and Belgium as the Dutch fast-charging network operator looks to co-finance the capital-intensive expansion of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Europe. The move follows three bond rounds in 2024 and 2025, which together raised €192 million, the company said. To date, Fastned has repaid €45 million in bonds, while investors have agreed to extend €77 million worth of bonds beyond their original maturity. See also: Fastned Offers 10% Charging Discount to App Users Across Europe Founded in 2012, Fastned operates more than 400 fast-charging stations across nine European countries.…

Mitra EV, a U.S.-based commercial fleet electrification platform, has raised $27 million in new financing to scale its operations, as fleet operators look for ways to cut operating costs without upfront investment amid tighter capital markets. The financing includes equity funding led by Ultra Capital and a credit facility provided by S2G Investments. Mitra said the structure combines growth capital with its first institutional debt facility, designed to support asset deployment in a volatile policy and market environment. See also: Cold Weather, Charging, and Heating Significantly Impact EV Range, Green NCAP Finds Founded to address barriers to fleet electrification, Mitra EV…

Police in the German state of Baden-Württemberg have launched a pilot project using a battery-buffered fast-charging system from ADS-TEC Energy to support electric patrol vehicles at a motorway police station in Pforzheim, addressing limited grid capacity without costly infrastructure upgrades. The installation at the Pforzheim traffic police unit uses ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargePost system, which combines high-power DC charging with integrated battery storage. The unit can deliver up to 300 kilowatts of charging power to a single vehicle, or two simultaneous charging sessions at 150 kW each, while drawing comparatively modest power from the local electricity grid. See also: ADS-TEC Energy’s…

The Mobility House North America has launched Cascade EV Aggregator, a vehicle-grid integration platform designed to help electric utilities across the United States and Canada manage and optimize electric vehicle charging at scale, as EV adoption places growing demands on power networks. The Belmont, California-based company said Cascade allows utilities to aggregate EV charging loads across a wide range of asset classes, from residential chargers to commercial fleets and electric school buses. The platform supports both unidirectional smart charging (V1G) and bidirectional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operations, enabling EVs to participate in grid services and virtual power plants. See also: WEX Unveils…

Kempower has installed three new charging hubs with a total of 28 direct-current charging points at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, supporting the expanding fleet of electric apron buses and other ground vehicles at one of Europe’s busiest transport hubs. Schiphol said the new charging infrastructure forms part of its broader plan to electrify ground operations as it works toward operating entirely emission-free by 2030 and becoming a fully circular and energy-positive airport by 2050. See also: Kempower, Plugit Partner to Expand Nordic EV and Truck Charging Network The Finnish charging equipment maker supplied four Kempower control units connected to twelve dual-arm…