Author: Oskar Lindberg

Cyprus plans to install 94 additional fast-charging points for electric vehicles by 2028, with an estimated investment of €10 million under the country’s Recovery and Resilience Plan. The expansion will cover passenger cars and heavy commercial vehicles as the government seeks to strengthen the island’s public charging infrastructure. The programme includes 76 charging points rated at 150 kW for passenger vehicles and 18 units delivering between 200 and 350 kW for heavy-duty vehicles. Ten Charging Stations Already Installed The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that 10 fast-charging stations from the programme have already been installed at publicly accessible locations, at…

Milence has opened a new electric truck charging hub in Temse, Belgium, featuring four megawatt charging system (MCS) chargers capable of delivering up to 1.5 MW each. The site is the joint venture’s 39th operational charging hub in Europe and its fifth in Belgium, adding high-power charging capacity to a major logistics region between Antwerp and Ghent. The Temse facility has eight truck charging bays. Four are equipped with both MCS and combined charging system (CCS) connectors, while the remaining four offer CCS charging only. The CCS chargers can provide up to 400 kW, while the MCS equipment supports charging…

Drivers in England can now install cross-pavement electric vehicle charging solutions without planning permission under new permitted development rights that took effect on October 23, 2026. The government estimates the change could reduce installation costs by up to £300 for households without off-street parking. The new rules allow homeowners to route charging cables from domestic chargepoints to vehicles parked on the street through dedicated channels, known as gullies, embedded in pavements. These systems are designed to prevent trip hazards while making home charging more accessible to people without driveways. The change also removes a planning-related barrier to the government’s £25…

Toyota Motor North America is advancing hydrogen refueling technology for heavy-duty fuel cell trucks, installing mobile fueling equipment at its largest US parts distribution facility in California while preparing for commercial truck operations planned for 2027. Toyota’s Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) division has installed two mobile hydrogen fuelers at the North American Parts Center California (NAPCC). The equipment will support Toyota logistics operations by refueling heavy-duty fuel cell trucks transporting freight from the Port of Los Angeles to Ontario and other destinations across the region. A permanent hydrogen fueling station is also planned for the NAPCC site. Initially, it will serve…

BMW has demonstrated the fast-charging capabilities of its upcoming electric iX5, with the vehicle reaching a peak charging rate of 464 kW during a public event in Southern California. The demonstration showcased the capabilities of BMW’s sixth-generation electric drive technology ahead of the SUV’s planned US launch in early 2027. The test took place during an international media event organised with charging network IONNA and charging hardware supplier Alpitronic. Although BMW reported a peak charging capability of up to 460 kW, the vehicle briefly exceeded that figure during the demonstration. BMW says the iX5 can add up to 170 miles…

UK on-street electric vehicle charging provider char.gy says it has 674 live charging sockets across Brighton & Hove and Reading as it expands its role in the government-backed Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme. The figure represents a small portion of the more than 60,000 sockets planned across the company’s 11 awarded LEVI projects. Of those projects, four have been signed, covering Reading, Brighton & Hove, West Northamptonshire, and Devon & Torbay. No charge points are live yet under the latter two projects. Seven additional projects, including those covering Central Bedfordshire and the Isle of Wight, are progressing towards contract…

BMW Group is testing an 18-tonne truck powered by a hydrogen combustion engine in logistics operations at its Leipzig plant in Germany. The trial evaluates the technology in routine industrial transport, beginning with parts deliveries to the site’s exterior plastics division. BMW describes the project as the first use of a hydrogen combustion engine truck in regular operations at a German automotive production site. The trial will subsequently expand to just-in-time deliveries of exterior components to vehicle assembly, as well as longer routes and operations across three shifts. Hydrogen Combustion Engine for Factory Logistics The truck uses a hydrogen engine…

California has opened a new $28 million funding round for public electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure, offering incentives of up to $100,000 per charging port through its Fast Charge California Project. Applications opened on October 7, 2026, and will close on January 14, 2027, with funding available to eligible projects that are ready to begin construction. The programme allows businesses, nonprofit organisations, public agencies and other site owners to apply for support for publicly accessible direct-current (DC) fast chargers. Successful applicants may receive incentives covering up to 100% of eligible installation costs, provided their projects have secured all necessary permits and…

PowerGo has expanded its fast charging network at Jumbo supermarkets across the Netherlands, adding new charging points at locations in several Dutch provinces. The chargers are publicly accessible and allow electric vehicle drivers to combine charging with a supermarket visit. New Chargers Added Across Dutch Provinces During the summer, PowerGo installed new charging points at several Jumbo locations. In Limburg, Jumbo Beek received two charging points with a maximum capacity of 50 kW. In North Brabant, two 50 kW charging points were installed at each of Jumbo Valkenswaard on Leenderweg, Jumbo Bakel and Jumbo Eersel. Additional locations were completed shortly…

Electrify America is expanding its white-label charging offering for US retailers through a turnkey package called Powered by Electrify America. The program is designed for retail businesses that want to operate branded electric vehicle charging stations at their locations while accessing Electrify America’s technical expertise and operational support. Under the white-label model, participating retailers can customize elements of the charging experience, including branding, pricing and loyalty programs. Electrify America provides the underlying charging expertise and operational capabilities. Retailers Can Customize Charging Experience The Powered by Electrify America package is intended to give retailers greater control over how EV charging is…

Norwegian food wholesaler and logistics provider ASKO has signed a service agreement with ABB E-Mobility covering the operation, maintenance and support of charging infrastructure for its growing electric truck fleet. The agreement will provide ongoing monitoring and maintenance for the installed charging systems as ASKO expands the use of battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles across its logistics operations. Charging Network Supports Daily Logistics ASKO operates around 700 trucks and supplies more than 1,800 food stores across Norway. The company has highlighted the importance of reliable charging infrastructure as the proportion of electric vehicles in its fleet increases. ASKO and ABB E-Mobility have…

England is set to introduce new permitted development rights for cross-pavement electric vehicle charging solutions, allowing eligible households with on-street parking to install chargers without applying separately for planning permission. The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed the changes following a consultation. The move is intended to make home charging more accessible to households that do not have driveways or other off-street parking. Planning Requirements To Be Reduced Under the existing system, installing a cross-pavement charging solution can require planning permission as well as approval from the relevant highway authority. The additional requirements can make it more difficult for households without…

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…