Author: Daniel Brooks

Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned said it will reduce its charging prices in Germany from April 1, citing lower grid fees following a federal subsidy introduced in 2026. The ad-hoc charging rate—paid directly at the station—will fall from €0.73 to €0.69 per kilowatt-hour. Registered users of the Fastned app will also benefit, with prices dropping to €0.62 per kWh when using a linked payment method, down from €0.65. The price reduction follows a decision by the German government to temporarily lower grid fees, supported by a €6.5 billion subsidy. Authorities have indicated an average reduction of around €0.02 per kWh, although…

ChargePoint has introduced two new service offerings—Premier Care and a self-service Support Portal—designed to streamline charger management and improve operational efficiency for charging providers. The company said the two solutions target different segments of the market, with Premier Care aimed at large-scale or complex charging networks, while the Support Portal provides a digital interface for customers seeking greater autonomy in managing their infrastructure. Premier Care is positioned as a concierge-style, “white glove” service, offering operators access to a dedicated expert responsible for overseeing charging network performance. Services include revenue reporting, proactive monitoring, network optimisation, case management and support with charger…

Dutch fast-charging company Fastned reported annual charging revenue of €122.4 million in 2025, surpassing the €100 million mark for the first time, while posting a wider net loss as it continued to expand its European network. The company said charging revenue rose 47% from €83.4 million a year earlier, supported by higher utilisation and a growing number of charging sites. The Netherlands remained its largest market, generating €72.8 million, followed by Belgium (€16 million), France (€12.7 million), Germany (€10 million) and the United Kingdom (€8 million). Fastned’s total revenue reached €139.2 million in 2025, up 66% year-on-year, according to its…

UK-based charging network operator Paua has partnered with DAF truck dealers Motus and Ford & Slater to expand shared charging access for electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across the country. Under the agreement, depot-based charging infrastructure operated by Motus and Ford & Slater will be integrated into Paua’s Share platform, allowing third-party commercial fleets to access charging facilities at these sites. The initiative targets both rigid and articulated electric trucks and is open to vehicles from all manufacturers. See also: UK’s Paua Adds 177 High-Powered Connectors via E.on Deal, Targets Fleet Charging Needs The move reflects growing efforts to improve…

Scheidt & Bachmann Energy Retail Solutions has introduced an artificial intelligence-based tool designed to predict charging station availability and waiting times, as electric vehicle adoption increases and demand for reliable infrastructure grows. The system, called SIQMA FlowMax.AI, uses algorithms to estimate utilisation, availability, and pricing transparency at charging points in real time. The company said the tool is intended to help drivers decide whether to wait at a busy station or seek alternatives, while also improving efficiency for charging station operators. “Anyone who has tried to charge their electric vehicle knows the problem: if the charging station is occupied, the…

Fastned has raised €32.4 million through a new corporate bond issuance aimed at private investors in Belgium and the Netherlands, as the company seeks to accelerate the expansion of its fast-charging network across Europe. The bonds offer an annual interest rate of 6% and are set to mature in March 2031. Fastned said retail bonds remain a core financing tool, allowing the company to raise capital from a broad base of investors, including electric vehicle drivers and non-customers alike. See also: Fastned Lifts Revenue per Site by 25% in 2025 as Network Expands Across Europe Over the past two years,…

Tesla has opened its first publicly accessible Megacharger station for its electric Semi trucks in the United States, marking a step toward building a dedicated charging network for commercial electric freight vehicles. The new charging site is located at 4265 E Guasti Road in Ontario, California, and is available to Tesla Semi fleet customers. Unlike earlier Megacharger installations, which primarily served Tesla’s internal fleet operations, the Ontario location appears to be accessible to external customers operating Tesla’s electric trucks. Tesla announced the opening of the site on social media. The station currently offers charging power of about 750 kilowatts, although…

Blink Charging has partnered with Korian Belgium to deploy more than 200 electric vehicle charging points across 90 care facilities in Belgium, the companies said. The rollout has already begun, with three locations currently operational. Most of the charging network is expected to be installed by the end of 2026. See also: Blink Charging And BetterFleet Partner On AI-Driven Fleet Charging Management Under Blink’s fully financed investment model, Korian will not bear upfront installation costs. Blink will retain ownership of the chargers and will handle installation, operation, maintenance and customer support for the charging network. The charging stations will be…

The London Borough of Islington has secured £932,500 in government funding to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with plans to install at least 840 new charging points across the area. The project will significantly increase access to overnight charging for residents who do not have off-street parking, helping the borough move closer to its goal of installing 1,400 on-street EV charging points by 2030. According to the council, the new infrastructure will include two types of chargers: 600 lamp column charging points rated at 5 kW and 240 charging points with a capacity of 7 kW. Islington said the…

Hubject and Windrose Technology have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Plug&Charge authentication into Windrose’s electric trucks, a move aimed at simplifying charging access for heavy-duty electric vehicles operating across global networks. Under the collaboration, Windrose trucks will support the ISO 15118-20 standard, allowing automatic Plug&Charge authentication when vehicles are connected to compatible charging stations. The system enables the charging process to start securely without the need for RFID cards or mobile applications, while supporting both Combined Charging System (CCS) and the upcoming Megawatt Charging System (MCS) technologies. Beyond simplifying charging for drivers, the companies said the technology is expected…

The British city of Plymouth has appointed two charge point operators to deliver a large expansion of its public charging infrastructure. Under the project, Connected Kerb and Believ will install and operate 750 dual-port on-street charging points across the city. The rollout is designed primarily for residential areas where households do not have access to private driveways. According to Plymouth City Council, the aim is to make electric vehicle charging accessible for residents who rely on street parking. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring, although detailed information about the charging hardware and final installation schedule has not yet been…

Fleete has opened what it describes as the United Kingdom’s largest dedicated electric charging hub for commercial vehicles at the Port of Tilbury. The site has a total capacity of 5 MW and includes 16 ultra-rapid charging points, allowing up to 16 electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to charge simultaneously. The facility operates under a shared-user model intended for logistics operators using the port. Fleete said the Tilbury location is the first in a planned nationwide network of commercial vehicle charging hubs positioned at key logistics sites. A second facility is already under development at Hams Hall Distribution Park near…