Author: Daniel Brooks

Ionity has introduced a new rewards program designed to encourage more efficient use of its ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network across Europe. The initiative, called Fast Lane Reward, offers drivers a 5-kilowatt-hour (kWh) charging credit if they end a charging session when their battery reaches 80% or use Ionity chargers during designated off-peak hours. The company said the program is intended to improve charger availability by encouraging drivers to free up charging points sooner, particularly during the busy summer travel season. Reward Available During Peak Daytime Hours The incentive applies to charging sessions that begin between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00…

Electrify America is expanding its deployment of North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, adding support for the charging interface at high-traffic locations across California and the eastern United States as adoption of the standard accelerates throughout the EV industry. The expansion will introduce NACS connectors at 14 charging sites, including the company’s first locations equipped exclusively with the Tesla-developed charging standard. California Rollout Begins Later this month, Electrify America will begin upgrading five flagship charging hubs in California by replacing selected Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors with NACS plugs while maintaining support for CCS-equipped vehicles. The first locations include: Harrison…

ESB eCars has introduced higher tariffs across its public electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Ireland and Northern Ireland, increasing charging costs for both pay-as-you-go customers and subscribers while simplifying its pricing structure for DC charging. The revised tariffs group all direct current (DC) chargers above 50kW into a single pricing category, replacing the previous tiered system. New Charging Prices In the Republic of Ireland, pay-as-you-go customers now pay €0.60 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) when using AC chargers of up to 50kW and €0.72/kWh for all DC chargers above 50kW. Under the previous pricing model, ESB eCars charged different rates for…

UK charge point operator Zest has deployed more than 3,000 public electric vehicle charging points nationwide, reaching the milestone just over four years after the company was established. Founded in Leeds in 2021, Zest said each charging point represents an individual parking space, rather than multiple charging connectors serving a single bay. Community-Focused Charging Network The company has concentrated its rollout on locations close to where people live, work and visit, combining on-street chargers with fast AC and rapid and ultra-rapid DC charging stations. The approach is intended to improve charging access for electric vehicle owners who do not have…

Danish EV charging software provider Monta has expanded its European charging network through a partnership with charging platform Plugsurfing, enabling businesses using its platform to access more than 1.1 million public charging points across the continent. The integration is delivered through the Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) roaming standard, allowing charging operators on Monta’s platform to connect to Plugsurfing’s network without signing additional agreements or completing separate technical integrations. Roaming Network More Than Doubles According to Monta, the partnership increases the number of charging points available through its roaming network from approximately 600,000 to more than 1.1 million across 26…

Berlin’s public transport operator BVG has started test operations of a new fast-charging station for battery-electric buses at Marzahn S-Bahn station, supporting the continued electrification of the city’s bus network. The new facility enables buses equipped with pantograph charging systems to recharge directly at the terminus, allowing vehicles to remain in passenger service for longer without returning to a depot. Electric buses operating on routes X54, 191, 195 and 291 are expected to begin using the charging station during scheduled layovers. Charging Network Expansion Under Stella Project The Marzahn installation forms part of BVG’s Stella project, which will introduce fast-charging…

Terawatt Infrastructure has secured a five-year senior secured credit facility of up to US$300 million to accelerate the expansion of its charging infrastructure network for autonomous and electric vehicle fleets across the United States. The financing package includes US$150 million in committed funding at closing, with an option to increase the facility by an additional US$150 million. The transaction represents Terawatt’s first commercial bank credit facility. Financing to Support Network Expansion The proceeds will be used to acquire and develop charging depots serving autonomous vehicle (AV) and commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets throughout the United States. The financing syndicate was…

Ionity will increase charging prices across parts of its European fast-charging network from July 1, 2026, affecting selected tariffs for ad-hoc users, app customers without subscriptions, and drivers with newer subscription plans. The charging network operator said the changes will result in an average price increase of around 4% across affected markets. Higher Energy Costs Driving Price Changes Ionity informed customers of the upcoming adjustments via email, attributing the increase primarily to rising electricity procurement costs across European energy markets. The company explained that operators of large charging networks typically purchase electricity in advance through long-term wholesale contracts to reduce…

Greek charging operator PPC Blue has signed a partnership agreement with Romanian home improvement retailer Dedeman to deploy more than 600 electric vehicle charging points across Romania, expanding charging access at retail and logistics locations nationwide. The project will see charging infrastructure installed at over 60 Dedeman stores and two logistics centres, including dedicated charging facilities for electric trucks. PPC Expands Romanian Charging Network The agreement marks the latest step in Public Power Corporation’s expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Romania. PPC entered the Romanian market in 2023 through the acquisition of Enel Romania from Italy’s Enel Group. Since…

German companies The Mobility House and EcoG have partnered with Chinese manufacturer EV-Tech to bring a new bidirectional DC wallbox to market, aiming to accelerate the adoption of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technologies. The companies announced that their jointly developed ChargeLine BiDi wallbox has entered series production and certification, offering a compact charging solution designed to integrate electric vehicles into home energy systems and electricity markets. Designed for bidirectional charging The ChargeLine BiDi operates at 800 volts and delivers up to 11kW of charging and discharging power. While the output matches that of many residential AC wallboxes, the new…

UK-based fleet electrification specialist Zenobē has secured £980 million in new financing to expand its electric vehicle fleet platform across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The funding will support the deployment of more than 1,200 additional electric buses and associated charging infrastructure over the next three years, further strengthening the company’s position in the growing zero-emission transport sector. Funding Supports Large-Scale Fleet Electrification Zenobē said the latest financing round increases its total capital raised since 2017 to more than £3.2 billion. Combined with the company’s €325 million European fleet financing facility announced in 2025, the new funding is expected to…

Prague has officially opened its largest electric vehicle charging hub for regular public use, providing capacity for up to 161 vehicles to charge simultaneously at a single location. The charging facility, located on Novovysočanská Street in the Praha 9 district, has completed a year-long testing period and is now operating as part of the Czech capital’s expanding electric mobility infrastructure. The hub is operated by energy company Pražská energetika (PRE), in which the City of Prague holds a stake. High-Capacity Charging Infrastructure The site includes a total of 161 charging points, of which 147 are available to the public. The…

InCharge Energy, a North American provider of electric vehicle charging and energy infrastructure solutions, has secured a $46 million strategic investment led by S2G Investments, with participation from investment manager QIC, as the company seeks to expand its presence in broader energy management and infrastructure services. The funding will support InCharge’s growth beyond EV charging into areas such as electrical infrastructure and distributed energy resources, while accelerating development of its software platform and expanding its nationwide service network. Expanding Beyond EV Charging The investment comes as the installed base of EV chargers continues to grow across North America, increasing demand…

Portuguese charging technology company i-charging has introduced the AiO 500, a new all-in-one direct current fast charger designed to deliver up to 500 kW of charging power from a compact standalone unit. The charging system is capable of operating at up to 1,000 volts and features two charging connectors with dynamic power-sharing capabilities, allowing available power to be allocated between two vehicles in real time. According to i-charging, the AiO 500 is intended for motorway corridors, fuel stations and urban environments where charging demand is high but available space is limited. The company plans to begin deliveries in selected European…

Wallbox has completed the first commercial deployment of its Supernova PowerRing fast-charging system, installing the technology at Port de Sitges on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. The project marks the first real-world application of the company’s PowerRing architecture, which was introduced in late 2025 and is designed to dynamically distribute power across multiple fast chargers from a shared energy source. First Deployment at Port de Sitges The installation consists of three Supernova DC fast chargers connected through the PowerRing system. At the Port de Sitges site, the chargers share a combined available power capacity of up to 240 kW, with the system…

Berlin-based Hubject has signed a partnership agreement with Dutch charging software provider Road, expanding the reach of its Intercharge eRoaming platform and increasing connectivity across the European electric vehicle charging ecosystem. The collaboration will integrate Road’s charging network into Hubject’s roaming platform, providing broader access to public charging infrastructure for both companies’ customers. Road Adds More Than 100,000 Charge Points Founded in 2017, Road provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables charge point operators (CPOs) and e-mobility service providers (eMSPs) to manage charging infrastructure and process charging transactions. The company specializes in manufacturer-independent charging solutions and offers tools that allow…

EV charging technology company Kempower has introduced a new analytics feature for its cloud-based charging management platform, ChargEye, aimed at helping operators monitor and optimize charging networks through a single interface. The new tool, called Analytics View, is now available across all ChargEye subscription levels and provides charging operators with a centralized overview of key performance indicators across their entire charging infrastructure. Network Performance in One Dashboard According to Kempower, the new dashboard consolidates operational metrics from multiple charging locations, allowing users to assess network performance without reviewing individual charging stations separately. The interface provides visibility into charging assets, including…

Charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has appointed Albina Iljasov as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, as the company seeks to strengthen its international growth strategy and operational capabilities. Iljasov will serve alongside existing Co-CEO Yifei Hou, who will remain in his current role. In her new position, Iljasov will primarily oversee XCharge’s European operations while also taking responsibility for the company’s information security and cybersecurity initiatives. The appointment reflects XCharge’s continued expansion outside its home market and the company’s decision to adopt a dual-leadership structure to support future growth. Focus on European Expansion XCharge said the move aligns with its…

Savvy Charging Technologies and EV Bee have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at expanding mobile and off-grid electric vehicle charging services across the Middle East, Turkey and neighboring markets. The companies said the collaboration targets an estimated US$185 million market opportunity in the region’s emerging mobile charging and off-grid charging infrastructure sector. Combining Mobile and V2V Charging Technologies The partnership brings together Abu Dhabi-based Savvy Charging Technologies, which specializes in off-grid charging solutions, and Istanbul-based EV Bee, a developer of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging technology. Under the agreement, the companies plan to collaborate on technology development, data sharing and market…

U.S.-based EV charging companies Voltera and Revel have agreed to combine their operations to create a charging infrastructure platform focused on electric fleets and autonomous vehicles, the companies said. The merged business will operate under the Voltera name after the transaction closes and plans to deploy more than 1,000 charging stalls across 11 major metropolitan areas in the United States. The companies said the combined platform will concentrate on developing high-throughput fast-charging infrastructure tailored for fleet operators and autonomous mobility services in densely populated urban markets. They added that the merged network of operational and planned charging locations would form…