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U.S. fast-charging network operator EVgo said it is scaling up deployment of North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors following a pilot phase in 2025, with nearly 100 stalls already live across major cities and more than 500 NACS connectors planned by the end of 2026. The expansion comes as demand rises from electric vehicles equipped with native NACS inlets, including Tesla models and a growing number of new EVs from other automakers. EVgo said it expects more than 80% of new electric vehicles sold in North America to be NACS-compatible by 2030, a trend that underpins its rollout strategy. See…

Danish charging software provider Monta has launched an artificial intelligence layer for its platform, aiming to help electric vehicle charging operators manage growing networks more reliably and at greater scale. The new product, called Monta AI, is designed to integrate directly into Monta’s existing charging software and continuously analyse operational data across charging sessions, firmware performance, payments, energy usage and customer support activity. The system is intended to identify issues, recommend corrective actions and provide operators with real-time insights through plain-language queries. See also: UK Charge Point Operator evyve Selects Monta to Manage Public EV Charging Network Based in Copenhagen,…

Emobi and HeyCharge said they have partnered to retrofit offline electric vehicle chargers and connect them to Emobi’s roaming ecosystem, linking legacy infrastructure to a network of more than 140,000 chargers across the United States and Canada. Under the agreement, HeyCharge’s hardware platform will be combined with Emobi’s roaming hub, enabling offline chargers to communicate locally without relying on continuous internet connectivity. Once retrofitted, chargers can be integrated into Emobi’s network through a single application programming interface, making them accessible across more than 26 charging networks. See also: Emobi and Flipturn Partner to Enable Roaming and Plug & Charge Capabilities…

Public electric vehicle charging costs fleets more than three times as much as home charging, while smarter charging strategies can significantly reduce emissions and operating costs, according to Rightcharge’s 2026 Annual State of Fleet Charging Report released on Tuesday. The UK-based EV fleet charging payment platform said its analysis of more than 1,000 megawatts of electricity delivered across tens of thousands of charging sessions in 2025 showed public charging averaged 81 pence per kilowatt-hour, compared with 25 pence per kilowatt-hour at home. Despite accounting for just 27% of charging sessions, public charging represented 57% of total fleet energy spend, the…

Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned has secured up to 200 million euros ($218 million) in new bank financing to accelerate the rollout of its electric vehicle charging network across Europe, with initial investments focused on Belgium and Switzerland. Fastned said the new financing framework includes 100 million euros in committed capital available over the next three years, with an option to increase the facility by a further 100 million euros to support expansion into additional markets. The funding is provided by a European banking consortium that includes ABN AMRO, Crédit Agricole, ING, Invest-NL and Rabobank. See also: Fastned Lifts Revenue per…

Electric vehicle charging operator EZO has begun the first phase of a plan to significantly expand charging infrastructure across northern and north-east Scotland, starting with the migration of 177 existing public chargers from the ChargePlace Scotland network to its own platform. The migration marks the opening stage of a 20-year contract under which EZO will ultimately install and operate 570 new charging points across the region by 2028, effectively doubling existing provision. The agreement is the first inter-council contract awarded through the Scottish Government’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund and represents the largest single grant made under the scheme. In the…

Porsche Engineering said it is offering car manufacturers a complete high-voltage charging management software system that supports all major global charging standards and enables intelligent charge planning based on electricity prices, solar power availability and planned departure times. The modular software, developed continuously since 2011, is designed to help manufacturers accelerate the market launch of plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles while managing the growing complexity of worldwide charging infrastructure. Porsche Engineering acts as the central development partner for high-voltage charging management across passenger vehicles with electrified powertrains within the Volkswagen Group, with the system already deployed across 13 vehicle variants.…

ChargePoint said it has deployed public electric vehicle charging infrastructure at rental car locations operated by Midwestern Wheels in Wisconsin, expanding access to chargers at sites in Appleton and Madison while also supporting fleet operations. The partnership allows Midwestern Wheels, an Avis Budget Group licensee, to use a mix of alternating current and direct current chargers for its rental fleet while opening the stations to the wider public. The approach is designed to increase utilization of charging assets and create additional revenue beyond internal fleet needs. See also: Loyola Marymount University Expands EV Charging With ChargePoint Upgrade Rick Wilmer, chief…

UK charge point operator evyve has selected Monta to power the management of its public electric vehicle charging network across the United Kingdom, as it scales up deployment of rapid and ultra-rapid chargers. Under the partnership, Monta’s operating platform will be rolled out across evyve’s existing network of about 350 charge points. The agreement includes charge point management software covering backend operations, driver-facing payment solutions and roaming functionality, enabling real-time monitoring, automation and operational control. The companies said the integration will allow evyve to improve operational efficiency and maintain high reliability and uptime as usage of the network increases. Reliability…

L-Charge has closed a $10 million equity funding round to accelerate the rollout of its off-grid electric vehicle charging solutions across the United States, targeting commercial fleet operators facing grid access and permitting delays. The round was led by Ultra Capital, with co-investment from L-Charge founder Dmitry Lashin. The capital will be used to expand deployments nationwide, grow the company’s workforce and strengthen long-term service capabilities, L-Charge said. L-Charge focuses on modular, grid-independent charging systems designed for rapid deployment, allowing fleets to electrify operations without waiting for utility upgrades or lengthy interconnection approvals. The company targets rideshare operators, last-mile delivery…

Dutch fast-charging operator Fastned said revenue per charging location rose sharply in 2025, underscoring higher utilisation of its network as electric vehicle adoption accelerated across its core European markets. The Amsterdam-based company said average annual revenue per site reached about €335,000 in 2025, up 25% from the previous year and well above overall market growth, which it estimated at around 8%. Fastned attributed the increase to larger, more powerful charging parks and higher customer throughput at existing locations. See also: Fastned Passes 400 Fast-Charging Sites as European Network Expansion Accelerates Fastned expanded its network to 406 charging sites by the…

China’s GAC Energy said it expanded its charging network and made progress in ultra-fast charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in 2025, according to its newly released Ecological Service Report. The report shows that GAC Energy operated 23,274 self-owned charging piles across 31 provinces and 211 cities by the end of 2025, including 17,577 direct-current piles. The network served about 8.92 million users and delivered a cumulative 1.43 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity through 1,956 charging stations during the year. The developments form part of GAC Group’s “2⁶ Energy Action” strategy, which aims to build an integrated new energy vehicle ecosystem spanning…

Huawei expects megawatt-scale charging for commercial vehicles, wider adoption of liquid-cooled charging systems and artificial intelligence-enabled network management to shape the global charging infrastructure market in 2026, according to an industry outlook released this month. The company published its Top 10 Trends of Charging Network Industry 2026 on Jan. 16, outlining how charging networks are likely to evolve as electrification expands from passenger cars to heavy commercial transport. The analysis was presented by Wang Zhiwu, president of Huawei’s Smart Charging Network domain. Huawei said charging infrastructure will face rising technical demands as electric heavy goods vehicles move from pilot projects…

Loop Global has introduced a new technology that enables electric vehicle charging sessions to begin even when network connectivity is unavailable, targeting a persistent challenge for chargers installed in underground garages, remote locations and areas with unreliable cellular coverage. The system, called Infinity Link, allows drivers to initiate charging through Loop’s mobile app even when neither the charging station nor the user’s smartphone has an active network connection. The company said the technology is compatible with most Loop chargers already deployed, requiring no hardware retrofit in many cases. See also: Nuvei Expands Partnership With Loop Global To Boost EV Charging…

Portuguese charging solutions provider i-charging said one of its high-power chargers achieved near-continuous availability in a commercial fleet application in Switzerland, highlighting the potential reliability of electric truck infrastructure when tailored to specific operational needs. The company said its blueberry charger recorded 99.96% operational availability in 2025 during an 18-month deployment supporting an electric truck operated by Swisspor Romandie SA. The charger supports a battery-electric truck supplied by Scania used for daily delivery routes across Switzerland. See also: PostNL Sets Out Plan for Nationwide Electric Truck Charging Network According to i-charging, the installation experienced just 0.04% downtime over a 10-month…

EVgo Inc. said it is expanding its partnership with grocery retailer Kroger to install at least 150 fast electric vehicle charging stalls per year through 2035 at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the United States, extending a collaboration that began in 2022. The first site under the expanded agreement has become operational in Salt Lake City, Utah. EVgo said the rollout will cover multiple Kroger banners, including Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, King Soopers and Smith’s, with deployments planned across states such as Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Washington. See also: EVgo Accelerates U.S. Fast-Charging Rollout With Prefabricated Stations…

U.S. startup ElectricFish Energy on Tuesday unveiled a battery-powered fast charging platform at CES 2026, positioning the system as a way to overcome grid constraints that have slowed the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The company’s Turbo Charge service combines a fast charger with a built-in battery and artificial intelligence-driven energy management software, enabling charging power of up to 400 kilowatts while relying on grid connections as small as 30 kW. ElectricFish said the approach allows charging sites to be installed in four to six weeks, compared with 12 to 18 months for conventional direct-current fast chargers that often…

Blink Charging Co. said it has begun accepting cryptocurrency payments at a limited number of its U.S. DC fast-charging stations, allowing electric vehicle drivers to pay for charging sessions using USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. The Nasdaq-listed charging network operator said the initiative marks the first phase of a broader rollout and is currently available at two Blink-owned fast-charging locations in Florida. One site is located in Chipley in the Florida Panhandle, while the other is in Madison, near the Georgia state border. Blink said it plans to expand the option to additional company-owned DC…

European charging operator Allego, in partnership with real estate investment company Mitiska REIM, has opened Belgium’s largest fast-charging hub at Malinas Retail Park in the city of Mechelen, as both companies step up efforts to integrate electric vehicle charging into high-traffic retail locations. The new site comprises 24 ultra-fast charging points spread across 12 charging stations, each equipped with two connectors. Eight of the stations provide charging power of up to 300 kilowatts, while the remaining four deliver up to 150 kilowatts. All charging points support plug-and-charge functionality, enabling vehicles to begin charging automatically without additional authentication steps. See also:…

Fastned said it ended 2025 with more than 400 fast-charging locations across Europe, underscoring a rapid build-out of infrastructure as electric vehicle adoption expands across the region. The Amsterdam-based company said it now operates 406 fast-charging sites spanning nine countries — the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Denmark, Spain and Italy — after opening 60 new locations during the year, including its first stations in Italy and Spain. See also: Fastned Expands Ultra-Rapid Charging Network In North East England With Two New Hubs Fastned’s growth has accelerated sharply in recent years. The company opened its first fast-charging…