Author: Oskar Lindberg

General Motors will equip its new battery-electric vehicles with native North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports from the 2027 model year, allowing Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC EVs to connect directly to NACS charging stations without an adapter. The change will extend a transition that began with GM’s adoption of Tesla’s charging standard and follows the company’s current use of adapters to give customers access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. https://evmagz.com/gm-rolls-out-new-nacs-adapters-all-future-evs-to-include-built-in-port-starting-2026/ Native NACS Ports Coming Across GM’s EV Lineup GM currently has only one model with a factory-integrated NACS charging port: the Cadillac Optiq. Other GM electric models have used CCS charging…

Kempower is supplying charging equipment for Denver Public Schools’ expanding electric school bus fleet, with a new charging installation now operational at the district’s Hilltop Bus Terminal in Colorado. The project was led by industrial automation and electrical solutions provider Winn-Marion, with Kempower providing the charging hardware and technology. The installation is intended to support the district’s daily electric bus operations as its fleet expands. Charging System Supports 28 Electric Buses Denver Public Schools recently added 25 Blue Bird Vision electric school buses, bringing its total electric fleet to 28 vehicles. The district said this makes it the largest electric…

Octopus Energy has launched Octopus Charge, a free mobile application designed to give electric vehicle drivers access to more than 211,000 public chargers across North America through a single platform. The iOS and Android app allows users to find charging stations, start charging sessions and make payments across participating networks. Octopus Charge currently lists 24 partner networks, including ChargePoint, AppleGreen Electric, EVgo, Blink, bp pulse, Shell Recharge, FLO, EV Connect, Circle K, Circuit Électrique and FPL EVolution. Single Platform for Multiple Charging Networks Octopus Charge allows drivers to search for chargers by location or ZIP code and filter results based…

EVgo will deploy hundreds of Tesla V4 Superchargers across its public charging network in the United States, expanding access to high-speed charging for both Tesla and other electric vehicles. The chargers will be installed through Tesla’s Supercharger for Business programme, with construction expected to begin this autumn and the first locations scheduled to open during the second half of 2026. EVgo Superchargers To Join Tesla Navigation The new charging locations will operate under the EVgo Superchargers name while remaining part of EVgo’s existing public charging network. EVgo will own the stations and set charging prices, while Tesla will provide the…

Pilot Company, General Motors and EVgo have expanded their joint electric vehicle fast-charging network to more than 300 locations across the United States, with over 1,300 fast-charging stalls now operating in 40 states. According to the companies, the network covers approximately 75% of the contiguous United States, spanning more than 2.2 million square miles and providing charging access along major interstate travel corridors. Network Continues Nationwide Expansion The charging partnership was launched in 2022 to expand public fast-charging infrastructure for long-distance electric vehicle travel. Pilot said the network has received a PlugShare user rating of 9.41 out of 10 as…

Electric vehicle charging providers Allego and Atlante have launched a cross-border partnership offering discounted charging rates for drivers travelling across Europe during the summer holiday season. The promotion provides Allego Plus subscribers with reduced charging prices at Atlante’s fast-charging stations in Italy, France and Spain until 30 September 2026. https://evmagz.com/allego-to-invest-e100-million-in-uk-ultra-fast-ev-charging-network-by-2030/ Discounted Charging Across Southern Europe Under the campaign, Allego Plus customers can access discounted charging through the Allego mobile application, where participating Atlante charging stations can be identified using the app’s filter function. While the companies have not disclosed the final charging prices, they said the promotion offers discounts of…

Easelink and SEG Automotive have partnered to bring the Matrix Charging automated electric vehicle charging system into series production, marking a step toward wider commercial deployment of hands-free charging technology. The collaboration will focus on supporting initial original equipment manufacturer (OEM) programmes while enabling SEG Automotive to integrate the technology into its own electrification portfolio under a licensing agreement. Focus on OEM Deployment Under the partnership, the companies will work together on early series production projects for automotive manufacturers. SEG Automotive also plans to offer OEM customers tailored automated charging solutions based on Easelink’s Matrix Charging technology through a technology…

BC Hydro will invest C$700 million to expand its public electric vehicle charging network to 3,500 charging ports by 2035, more than tripling its existing infrastructure across British Columbia. The investment, announced jointly by BC Hydro and the Province of British Columbia, will support the deployment of larger charging hubs, higher-power chargers and additional customer amenities as electric vehicle adoption continues to grow. Network to More Than Triple BC Hydro currently operates 917 charging ports across 190 locations. Over the next decade, the utility plans to install new charging hubs in communities throughout British Columbia, along major highway corridors and…

Cenex has published research indicating that DC-coupled energy hubs integrating solar generation, battery storage and bidirectional electric vehicle charging can reduce operating costs and help fleet operators manage limited grid capacity. The study was carried out under the UK Government-backed Innovate UK Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Phase 2 Programme and evaluated the performance of the 3ti Papilio3 V2X DC FastHub across several commercial site types. https://evmagz.com/study-finds-most-ev-batteries-retain-over-90-capacity-after-100000-km/ Savings Vary by Site Type According to Cenex, annual energy cost savings of approximately £2,600 to £3,700 ($3,460 to $4,920) are achievable at office, leisure and depot locations operating under two-rate electricity tariffs. For sites with…

Milence has opened its fourth electric truck charging hub in the Netherlands, expanding its European charging network with a new facility located on the A1 motorway near Hengelo. The site is positioned at the Frans op den Bult truck rest area on the TEN-T North Sea–Baltic Corridor, one of Europe’s major freight routes connecting the Netherlands and Germany. https://evmagz.com/milence-opens-first-public-truck-charging-hub-in-denmark-on-key-european-freight-corridor/ New Hub Supports Cross-Border Electric Freight The charging hub initially offers five high-power charging bays equipped with DC chargers delivering up to 400 kW through the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard. Milence said the site has been designed with future expansion…

Pilot Travel Centers has expanded its electric vehicle charging network by adding 50 new DC fast-charging locations during the first half of 2026, increasing its nationwide network to more than 300 charging sites. The Tennessee-based company said the latest expansion covers 25 U.S. states and means electric vehicle charging is now available at more than one-third of its travel center locations. https://evmagz.com/evgo-accelerates-nacs-connector-rollout-across-u-s-fast-charging-network/ According to data from the DCFC Tracker, Pilot’s charging network currently includes 309 charging stations with a total of 1,323 individual charging stalls. Nationwide Charging Expansion Pilot continues to develop its charging infrastructure through its partnership with EVgo,…

Swiss technology company ABB has agreed to acquire French power electronics specialist Advantics to strengthen its portfolio of fast-charging and direct current (DC) power conversion solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Acquisition targets silicon carbide expertise Based in Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France, Advantics develops hardware and software for power conversion systems using silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor technology. The company said its power modules can achieve efficiencies of up to 99%, making them suitable for applications including electric vehicle charging infrastructure and…

The Brussels regional government will introduce a new rotation fee for electric vehicles that remain connected to public charging stations for extended periods, with the measure taking effect on October 1. The policy is intended to improve access to public charging infrastructure by discouraging drivers from occupying charging points longer than necessary. Fee Applies After Six Hours Under the new rules, drivers will pay €0.06 per minute if their electric vehicle remains connected to a public charging station for more than six hours between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. According to regional grid operator Sibelga, the average vehicle currently occupies…

Vattenfall InCharge and WirelessCar have completed a pilot of an automated electric vehicle charging service that eliminates the need for charging cards and mobile apps, with more than 700 drivers in Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany participating in the trial. The cloud-based service, called Seamless Charging, is scheduled for a wider rollout across the InCharge network beginning in autumn 2026. Automated Charging Experience Seamless Charging connects compatible vehicles directly with charging stations, allowing charging sessions to begin automatically when a vehicle is plugged in and end when charging is complete. The platform also handles authentication and payment without requiring drivers…

Gridserve has opened a new Electric Super Hub at Moto Tamworth in England’s West Midlands, expanding ultra-rapid charging infrastructure with 32 charging bays designed to serve both passenger and commercial electric vehicles. The site includes 24 charging bays for passenger vehicles, including three accessible spaces, alongside eight dedicated bays for larger electric vehicles such as extended-wheelbase vans, electric coaches, heavy goods vehicles and vehicles towing caravans or trailers. High-Power Charging Supports Passenger and Commercial EVs The passenger vehicle charging area is equipped with chargers capable of delivering up to 360kW. According to Gridserve, compatible electric vehicles can gain up to…

Valeo and Nissan have signed an agreement to commercialize Valeo’s vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and smart charging technologies across Europe, beginning with a launch in the United Kingdom. The partnership will provide eligible Nissan electric vehicle owners with access to both bidirectional and intelligent unidirectional charging solutions through Nissan’s European network, supporting the automaker’s broader energy services strategy. Two Charging Solutions Included The agreement covers two AC charging products from Valeo’s Ineez portfolio. The first is a Smart Unidirectional (V1G) charging station that enables managed charging based on electricity prices and grid conditions. The system complies with the UK’s EV Smart Charge…

The London Borough of Enfield has announced plans to install 1,000 new electric vehicle charging points in partnership with charging operator Char.gy, significantly expanding access to public charging infrastructure for residents. The rollout will primarily focus on integrating chargers into existing streetlight columns, while additional standalone charging towers will be installed at selected locations across the borough. Focus on residents without off-street parking According to Enfield Council, the initiative is designed to provide affordable overnight and long-stay charging options for residents who do not have access to private driveways or dedicated parking spaces. The majority of the new charging points…

Chinese charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has introduced the latest generation of its C7 fast-charging station, increasing maximum charging power to 480 kW as the company strengthens its position in the European market. The new charger will be showcased at Power2Drive Europe in Munich from June 23-25 and is already being deployed by German charging network operator EnBW. Higher-Power Charging Solution The latest C7 builds on the previous version unveiled by XCharge at the EV Nordic Summit in Oslo in 2023, which offered a maximum charging capacity of 420 kW. With the new model, XCharge has increased output by 60 kW…

Researchers at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg have developed a new noise-reduction technology for electric vehicles that uses recycled tyre rubber to damp vibrations in power electronics, potentially improving cabin comfort while supporting sustainability goals. The innovation targets high-frequency noises generated by electric vehicle components such as power electronics, inverters and control systems. While electric vehicles are generally quieter than conventional combustion-engine cars, certain electronic components can still produce humming, whirring and high-pitched sounds that some passengers find unpleasant. The research team believes the new approach could provide a lighter and more cost-effective alternative to traditional sound insulation materials. Tackling…

Milence has opened its first public charging hub in Denmark, expanding its European network for battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles and strengthening charging infrastructure along one of the continent’s most important freight corridors. The new facility is located in Padborg near the Danish-German border and sits directly on the Scandinavian-Mediterranean TEN-T corridor, a major transport route connecting Scandinavia with Central and Southern Europe. The site is designed to support long-haul electric freight transport operating across national borders. First Phase Launches with Four 400 kW Chargers In its initial phase, the hub offers four Combined Charging System (CCS) charging points, each capable of…