Author: Daniel Brooks

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…