Author: Daniel Brooks
Daniel Brooks
Daniel Brooks is a charging infrastructure business journalist at EVMagz.com, reporting on investment activity, network expansion, strategic partnerships, pricing models, and the competitive landscape of the global EV charging industry. His coverage focuses on how operators, utilities, and technology providers are scaling charging networks to support the rapid growth of electric mobility worldwide.
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…
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…