Author: Daniel Brooks

Berlin-based eMobility specialist Hubject said it has entered strategic partnerships with Italy’s Go Electric Stations and India’s Numocity, as it seeks to accelerate global adoption of its Plug&Charge technology. Under the agreements, Hubject’s ISO 15118-based Plug&Charge solution will be integrated into the charging management platforms operated by both partners, enabling automated authentication and payment between electric vehicles and compatible charging stations without the use of apps or RFID cards. See also: Hubject Adds Shell Recharge to intercharge Platform to Expand EV Roaming in Europe In Europe, Hubject will work with Go Electric Stations to embed Plug&Charge into the Italian company’s…

GreenWay has expanded its fast-charging network in Eastern Europe, commissioning new sites in Slovakia and Poland under the European Union–backed Expand-E infrastructure programme, the company said. In Slovakia, GreenWay added 20 new fast-charging locations, including three hubs designed to accommodate electric heavy-duty vehicles. In Poland, the operator commissioned a further 48 charging parks, some of which are also suitable for electric trucks, strengthening coverage along major transport routes. See also: GreenWay to Install 368 High-Power Charging Points in Poland and Slovakia by 2025 The rollout forms part of the Expand-E project, which aimed to deploy 260 fast-charging stations with a…

Glasgow City Region has launched a tender to appoint a private charging point operator (CPO) to deliver and manage one of Scotland’s largest public electric vehicle charging networks, as local authorities step up preparations for rising EV adoption. The proposed contract would see a single operator take responsibility for installing more than 3,000 new charge points and assuming control of over 600 existing council-owned units across eight local authority areas surrounding Glasgow. Officials said the deal, backed by more than £3.6 million in Scottish government funding, would run for up to 20 years and represents the largest contract of its…

Global real estate services firm Colliers has entered into a strategic partnership with EnviroSpark to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Colliers-managed commercial properties, the companies said. Under the agreement, EnviroSpark will provide end-to-end EV charging services, including system design, installation and ongoing operations, while Colliers will integrate the offering across its portfolio of office, retail and mixed-use assets. The partnership is aimed at helping property owners respond to rising tenant demand for on-site charging and prepare assets for long-term electrification trends. The companies said the programme will offer multiple ownership and deployment models, ranging from turnkey, operator-owned installations to…

West Berkshire Council has announced plans to install more than 600 new public electric vehicle charge points across the district under a long-term partnership with charging infrastructure provider Connected Kerb, supported by funding from the UK government. The rollout will be backed by £382,000 from the Department for Transport’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, alongside private investment from Connected Kerb. The programme is aimed at improving access to EV charging for residents without off-street parking, such as those living in flats or terraced housing. See also: UK’s Connected Kerb Secures £65 Million to Expand EV Charging Network West Berkshire…

Germany’s EnBW has extended and deepened its long-standing partnership with South Tyrolean charging equipment maker Alpitronic, as the country’s largest fast-charging operator pushes ahead with the expansion of a nationwide and reliable electric vehicle charging network. Under the latest agreement, EnBW and Alpitronic will continue working together on the supply of fast-charging stations, while also entering a development partnership focused on future charging functionalities. The cooperation additionally includes a maintenance contract of up to five years, aimed at supporting the operational reliability of EnBW’s rapidly growing charging network. Financial terms and the exact number of charging stations covered by the…

The European Commission has approved a German state aid scheme worth up to €1.6 billion to support the rollout of fast-charging infrastructure for battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles along the country’s motorways, clearing the way for large-scale public funding of e-truck chargers. The approval allows Germany to proceed with subsidies for charging stations at unmanaged motorway rest areas, after Brussels assessed the plan under EU state aid rules designed to prevent market distortion and unfair competition. See also: EU Plans to Ease 2035 Combustion Engine Restrictions, Allowing Hybrids Beyond Deadline The scheme covers the deployment of up to around 1,410 charging points…

U.S. electric vehicle charging operator EVgo said more than 40% of the fast-charging stations it deployed this year were built using domestically manufactured prefabricated charging skids, a move the company says has reduced costs and shortened installation timelines. The modular approach, developed in partnership with Miller Electric Company, assembles major charging components in a factory onto a single steel-and-aluminium base before transport to site. EVgo said the method has lowered average station installation costs by about 15% and helped accelerate deployment as charging demand grows. See also: EVgo Autocharge+ Surpasses Five Million Charging Sessions “The prefabrication model is a win-win…

Ionity has expanded access to its charging service in Europe to include stations operated by fellow ChargeLeague members Fastned, Electra and Atlante, allowing drivers to charge across the combined network without switching apps. Pricing, however, continues to vary by provider, tariff and country. ChargeLeague, formerly known as Spark Alliance, was established earlier this year with the aim of enabling customers of one charging provider to use the networks of others seamlessly. The first phase of integration was rolled out in July, when the four founding members—Electra, Ionity, Fastned and Atlante—began displaying each other’s charging locations in their respective apps. See…

Hubject has integrated Shell Recharge into its intercharge roaming platform, expanding access to public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Europe and enabling drivers to use Shell’s charging network through a single access method. The integration allows eMobility service providers and EV drivers to access Shell Recharge stations using existing RFID cards, key fobs or mobile applications, without the need to create separate accounts or subscriptions. Hubject said the move is intended to simplify cross-border EV charging and reduce fragmentation within Europe’s charging ecosystem. See also: Hubject Expands Plug&Charge and eRoaming Across Europe Through Partnerships with Electra and eONE By…

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has secured £1.6 million in funding from the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund to support the rollout of more than 800 public electric vehicle charging points, aimed primarily at residential areas without off-street parking. The project will be delivered in partnership with charging infrastructure provider Connected Kerb, which was selected following a procurement process launched in January 2025. Under a 15-year contract, Connected Kerb will provide private investment alongside the public funding to install a total of 826 charging sockets across the borough. Installation work is scheduled to begin in January 2026,…

SWTCH Energy has expanded into Canada’s single-family residential market with a new home charging program that monetizes electric vehicle (EV) charging through federal carbon credits. The Toronto-based company will offer qualified homeowners a Level 2 charger at no upfront cost and share revenue generated from Clean Fuels Regulation (CFR) credits linked to residential charging activity. The program centres on SWTCH’s ability to aggregate carbon credits created by home charging sessions and sell them to obligated parties such as fuel suppliers. Homeowners receive a payment of C$0.03 per kWh, which the company estimates could amount to between C$100 and C$150 per…

Audi has opened its first Audi charging hub in North Rhine-Westphalia at the EUREF Campus in Düsseldorf, adding a major fast-charging site to its growing premium charging network. The location, situated near the airport within a model district for the energy transition, features four high-power charging (HPC) points offering up to 400 kW. The launch follows the addition of new hubs in Kiefersfelden and Munich-Westkreuz earlier in 2025, bringing the network to nine locations across German-speaking countries. Hubert Link, who recently assumed responsibility for Audi’s charging hub strategy after working in customer care and marketing, said the hubs are designed…

DeCharge has entered a strategic partnership with global EV charging provider Wallbox to deploy a nationwide peer-to-peer electric vehicle charging network in the United States. The initiative integrates DeCharge’s decentralized software platform with Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus Level 2 chargers, enabling homeowners, small businesses and fleet operators to host publicly accessible charging points. The collaboration centers on a “host-powered” model in which private charger owners contribute capacity to a distributed network rather than relying on centralized charging infrastructure. Through DeCharge’s browser-based portal, hosts can set pricing, manage access, track usage and receive real-time revenue settlements. The approach aims to lower capital…

bp pulse, the electric vehicle (EV) charging arm of bp, has launched its first ultrafast charging site in Arizona. The new hub is located at a Petro Travel Center along the Interstate 10 corridor, situated between the cities of Phoenix and Tucson. The new station is equipped with 16 charging bays, each offering up to 400kW charging speed. The facility is designed to serve a wide range of EVs by providing both CCS and NACS connectors. The site operates 24/7 and offers on-site amenities for drivers, including a travel store, diner, restrooms, and an ATM. The Arizona launch is part…

Zest, a U.K. charging point operator, has been selected by the London Borough of Hounslow to install and manage new rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The contract focuses on expanding the borough’s existing high-speed charging network, with approximately 100 parking spaces already identified for the new installations. This deployment is one component of the Council’s broader initiative, first announced in 2022, to install over 2,000 new charge points across the borough by 2026. The entire fast and rapid charge point rollout is being fully funded by the charge point operators. See also: Southend-on-Sea Partners with Zest to Install 3,000…

Southwire Company on Friday said it has made a strategic investment in Orange Charger, forming a partnership aimed at expanding and simplifying electric vehicle charging infrastructure for multifamily housing across North America. The collaboration will focus on the joint development of bundled installation packages designed to reduce both the cost and complexity of deploying EV chargers at apartment buildings and condominium properties. Southwire, one of North America’s largest wire and cable manufacturers, will also take a board observer seat at Orange Charger as part of the agreement. Orange Charger, which develops energy management systems for multifamily properties, said its technology…