Author: Oskar Lindberg

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…

UK charging network operator Osprey Charging has opened a new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub at Twyford Services near Evesham, in what it describes as one of the largest facilities of its kind in the West of England. The site features 16 high-power chargers supplied by Kempower, each capable of delivering up to 300 kW. According to Osprey, this allows drivers to add around 100 miles (160 km) of range in 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the vehicle. The charging hub is located near the A46 and A44 highways, key routes connecting the Midlands, South West and Wales. National…

Fastned said its Chief Financial Officer Victor van Dijk will step down from the executive board to take on a new role as Vice President of Strategy, prompting the company to begin a search for a new CFO. Van Dijk, who has served as CFO since 2019, will now focus on long-term strategic planning, including shaping Fastned’s vision, refining its priorities and strengthening its positioning with capital markets. In his new role, he will work closely with the executive board to align areas such as network expansion, pricing and technology development with financial and investment considerations. “Over more than 5…

Electric vehicles from Stellantis brands can now access the Supercharger network operated by Tesla in North America, marking a further expansion of interoperability across charging infrastructure. The move applies to battery-electric models from brands including Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat and Maserati, provided customers use a compatible NACS adapter. The development means that most electric vehicles in the region now have access to Tesla’s fast-charging network, either through native ports, adapters or built-in solutions such as Tesla’s Magic Dock. Stellantis had previously announced in November 2025 that it would adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), but had not specified a…

Green NCAP and the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation on evaluating electric vehicle charging interoperability, with plans to integrate CharIN’s conformance testing into future vehicle assessments. The initiative, which evaluates the environmental performance of passenger cars, said the move would expand its scope to include how effectively electric vehicles interact with different charging infrastructures. The collaboration is intended to provide clearer, independent insights for consumers, fleet operators, and policymakers. See also: Cold Weather, Charging, and Heating Significantly Impact EV Range, Green NCAP Finds Green NCAP, an offshoot of Euro NCAP known for…

Enel said it has completed the installation of 3,730 electric vehicle charging stations across Italy under the country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, part of a broader effort to expand charging infrastructure using funds from the European Union. The stations were deployed across five regions—Campania, Lazio, Lombardy, Apulia and Sicily—covering 21 provinces. According to the company, the installations include 298 charging stations in the province of Naples, 227 in Milan, 111 in Bari, 112 in Catania and 396 in Rome. Each station is equipped with two charging points capable of delivering up to 90 kW per connection. Drivers can access…