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UK charging infrastructure provider EZO has secured a £176 million contract to deploy and operate electric vehicle charging infrastructure across four local authority areas in England’s Midlands region. The 15-year agreement was awarded by the Fourth Midlands EV Infrastructure Consortium (FMeviC), a partnership comprising Worcestershire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Warwickshire councils working alongside transport body Midlands Connect. Under the contract, EZO will install 250 public rapid and ultra-rapid charging points across the region, supporting charging access for more than two million residents. Focus on Public Charging Access The rollout is expected to concentrate on locations where public charging demand is highest,…

bp pulse has opened its first electric vehicle charging site in Louisiana, adding a new location to its growing charging network in the United States. The facility is located at a Travel Centers of America (TA) site in Slidell, Louisiana, near Interstate 10. The charging hub includes 12 charging bays equipped with both Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors. According to bp pulse, the chargers are capable of delivering charging speeds of up to 400 kW, depending on vehicle compatibility. Expansion Into Louisiana The Slidell site marks bp pulse’s entry into the Louisiana market and…

UK electrification specialist Amphos has commissioned Scotland’s first megawatt-scale charging hub for battery-electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), supporting logistics operator Russell Group’s growing electric truck fleet at its Coatbridge site in North Lanarkshire. The facility has been designed to provide high-power charging for 42-tonne electric trucks and represents one of the first megawatt-capable HGV charging hubs in the UK. High-Power Charging Infrastructure Installed To support its electric logistics operations, Russell Group has installed two 720 kW dual-port chargers and one 1.2 MW dual-port charger supplied by Vestel Mobility. The charging infrastructure is capable of delivering up to 3.75 MW of…

ChargePoint is increasing its focus on Europe as the electric vehicle charging provider seeks to expand beyond its home market in the United States, with CEO Rick Wilmer forecasting that the region could eventually account for half of the company’s revenue. The strategy comes as the U.S.-based company introduces new charging products for both European and North American markets while seeking to capitalize on continued policy support for transport electrification across Europe. Europe Becomes a Larger Part of the Business Wilmer said Europe represented approximately one-quarter of ChargePoint’s revenue during the company’s fourth quarter, the highest share recorded by the…

Irish charging operator EZO and telecommunications provider eir have opened their first dedicated high-speed electric vehicle charging hub in Dublin, marking the start of a broader plan to deploy 50 urban charging locations across Ireland over the next three years. The new facility is located in Walkinstown, a suburb of Dublin, and represents the first site launched under an expanded partnership between the two companies aimed at increasing access to fast EV charging in urban areas. High-Power Charging Hub Opens Near M50 The Walkinstown hub features three ultra-fast chargers capable of delivering up to 200 kW and is situated at…

Volkswagen has discontinued external access to a programming interface used by third-party applications to monitor electric vehicle charging status and remotely control charging functions, a move that could impact owners who rely on smart energy management systems. The change affects the automaker’s “Brand App Interface,” which previously enabled external software platforms to access selected vehicle data from Volkswagen Group electric vehicles, including models sold under the Volkswagen, Audi, Cupra and Škoda brands. Volkswagen announced the change in early April, with implementation taking place during calendar week 21, between May 18 and May 24. Third-Party Applications Lose Access Application Programming Interfaces,…

ChargePoint and Powers Parts have entered into a distribution partnership aimed at expanding access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure and fleet management solutions for transit agencies across North America. Under the agreement, transit operators will be able to procure ChargePoint’s direct current fast-charging hardware, software, and support services through Powers Parts’ distribution network. The partnership is expected to particularly benefit operators of Phoenix E2 and ZX5 electric buses, a segment the companies said has faced limited charging infrastructure support. Partnership Targets Growing Electric Transit Market The collaboration combines ChargePoint’s charging technology portfolio with Powers Parts’ established presence in the transit…

Mobility services provider UTA Edenred has partnered with Ionity to offer discounted charging rates for fleet customers across Europe, further expanding its charging network portfolio following earlier collaborations with Tesla and EnBW. The agreement gives UTA Edenred customers access to Ionity’s network of approximately 6,500 high-power charging points across 24 European countries, including around 1,400 locations in Germany. The partnership makes Ionity the third major charging network operator to establish a strategic charging collaboration with UTA Edenred, following previous agreements involving Tesla’s Supercharger network and German energy company EnBW. Under the new arrangement, UTA Edenred has introduced two subscription options…

Germany’s public charging network exceeded 200,000 charging points for the first time as of April 1, 2026, according to new data released by the Federal Network Agency, highlighting continued growth in the country’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The agency’s charging station register recorded 200,255 publicly accessible charging points nationwide, an increase of 28,962 units, or 17%, compared with the same period a year earlier. The total was also up by 3,902 charging points from the previous reporting date of February 1. While alternating current (AC) charging points continue to account for the majority of the network, direct current (DC) fast chargers…

BMW is facing production delays for some BMW iX1 orders in Europe due to shortages of 17- and 18-inch wheels, according to a report by Automobilwoche. The supply issue is expected to disrupt deliveries of the electric SUV during the summer months, with some customer orders potentially delayed until autumn. “There are still enough wheels for production in May, but already in June the capacities will not be sufficient,” a BMW production manager said in a letter to dealers cited by Automobilwoche. The report said BMW has not disclosed the exact cause of the shortage but confirmed the company is…

Netze BW has launched a pilot project focused on integrating electric truck fleets into the power grid, working with logistics companies Stickel and Logistik Schmitt in southern Germany. The initiative, known as “FlexCharge BW – NETZlabor E-Lkw,” aims to examine how large electric truck fleets can be charged in a grid-supportive manner while minimizing strain on local electricity networks. The project builds on Netze BW’s earlier real-world pilot programmes involving electric passenger vehicle charging, which tested whether large numbers of electric vehicles charging simultaneously could overload local grids. According to the company, those earlier pilot projects showed that local distribution…

MFG EV Power has selected AMPECO to support the expansion of its ultra-rapid charging network across the United Kingdom. The partnership currently covers more than 2,800 charge points across over 550 charging locations and is intended to support EV Power’s nationwide growth plans and operational management, the companies said. EV Power is the electric vehicle charging division of Motor Fuel Group, which operates around 1,200 sites across United Kingdom. The business is also expanding through a partnership with Morrisons and plans to install ultra-rapid chargers at 500 locations by the end of 2030. The AMPECO platform is designed to connect…

Reading Borough Council has partnered with EV charging company char.gy to install around 2,600 public electric vehicle charge points across residential streets in Reading, England. The 15-year programme aims to ensure that at least 90% of households without access to private driveways are located within 100 metres of a public charger. Initial installations are expected to begin in the coming months, with approximately 1,500 charging points planned to be operational within the first two years. Most of the chargers will be integrated into existing street lamp columns, while standalone charging units will also be deployed where suitable space is available.…

Fastned has launched another bond offering for retail investors in Belgium and the Netherlands as the electric vehicle charging company seeks additional capital to support expansion of its European fast-charging network. The company did not disclose a specific fundraising target for the latest bond issue, although previous offerings have allowed Fastned to raise tens of millions of euros. Fastned raised 32.4 million euros through a bond round in March. Across 2025, the company secured more than 110 million euros through three separate bond issuances, following approximately 82 million euros raised in 2024. The bonds are primarily targeted at retail investors…

Public Power Corporation, or PPC, plans to install 106 fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle charging points across Greece and Romania as part of an EU-supported infrastructure expansion programme. The charging network will be deployed at 34 locations positioned along major European transport corridors within the trans-European transport network, or TEN-T. The expansion forms part of the Extended Electric Route Eastern Europe BlueRoute 4E initiative, which aims to accelerate electric mobility adoption and support transport decarbonisation in Eastern Europe. The project is receiving up to €3.42 million in support from the European Union through the Connecting Europe Facility and the European…

Dutch charging automation startup Rocsys has introduced the S2, the second generation of its robotic charging system designed for electric vehicle fleets operating in ports, logistics hubs and other industrial environments. The new system features a more compact design, expanded range of motion and greater durability for outdoor use compared with the company’s earlier charging robot, according to Rocsys. See also: Rocsys and ICT Group Integrate Hands-Free Charging to Advance Autonomous EV Use in Ports The company develops automated robotic charging arms that can be integrated with charging stations from multiple manufacturers, allowing vehicles to connect to chargers without human…

Autel Energy and ChargeLab have formed a strategic partnership to deploy integrated electric vehicle charging systems across Canada, combining hardware and cloud-based management into a unified offering. Under the agreement, Autel’s MaxiCharger hardware lineup will be paired with ChargeLab’s charging station management system (CSMS), while EV-olution Charging Systems will act as a preferred distributor for the bundled solution. The platform is built on the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), enabling seamless communication between charging hardware and cloud software. It also incorporates ChargeLab’s Spark™ AI system, designed to automate diagnostics and improve uptime across charging networks. The solution is tailored to…

Wallbox N.V. has secured €11 million ($11.97 million) in interim financing and reached an agreement with lenders and investors to implement a comprehensive financial restructuring aimed at reducing debt and stabilizing its long-term capital structure. The agreement, backed by more than 90% of senior secured lenders and 70% of noteholders, includes a significant debt-to-equity conversion covering both convertible notes and term loans. The move is expected to lower annual interest expenses and improve the company’s overall financial position. Wallbox said the interim funding from existing stakeholders will provide sufficient liquidity to support operations during the restructuring process, while also enabling…

Fastned has appointed new country directors in Denmark, France and Switzerland as part of its strategy to accelerate international expansion and improve local decision-making, particularly in site selection. France remains the company’s largest market among the three. Fastned entered France in 2021 and now operates around 60 charging parks, generating approximately €12.7 million in charging revenue last year. It is Fastned’s fourth-largest market after the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. Longtime France country director Pierre Courgeon will transition into a strategic role within the company, focusing on strengthening operational leadership while continuing to support the French business. He will be succeeded…

The Prague City Council has approved a plan to modernise public lighting as part of its broader e-mobility strategy, aiming to support the future rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the city. In cooperation with Technologie hl. m. Prahy (THMP), Prague plans to install around 150 “EV-ready” streetlights this year. These upgraded lighting units are designed to accommodate charging points at a later stage, allowing for faster and more cost-efficient deployment of infrastructure. The initiative comes as the Czech capital anticipates a significant increase in electric vehicle adoption. According to projections outlined in the city’s development plan, Prague could…