Author: Oskar Lindberg

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…

Major roadways across the U.S. state of Pennsylvania will receive additional electric vehicle charging infrastructure through 12 projects funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The projects are part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which supports the deployment of EV charging stations along designated highway corridors. The new funding follows legal action by Pennsylvania officials that helped reinstate the federal program. So far, $54 million has been committed to public charging infrastructure across the state through NEVI. Pennsylvania has already built 30 charging stations funded by the program, the highest number of such installations in the United States.…

UK charging infrastructure provider Evolt Charging has partnered with software company Ampeco to support its electric vehicle charging services across the United Kingdom. The collaboration includes the rollout of Evolt’s new eConnect+ charging management platform, which integrates Ampeco’s hardware-agnostic software to allow operators to manage charging infrastructure from multiple manufacturers within a single system. The platform enables Evolt to oversee a multi-vendor charging network while supporting features such as dynamic load management for depot and commercial installations, multi-operator network management, and open application programming interfaces (APIs) designed to allow customised integrations for different customer requirements. The system also includes artificial…

The British city of Bristol has added 150 new on-street electric vehicle charging points following a partnership between the West of England Combined Authority and renewable energy company Ameresco. The new chargers have been installed by converting existing streetlamps in residential areas where many homes do not have private driveways. According to local authorities, the initiative is intended to give residents without off-street parking access to EV charging infrastructure. The charging units are 3.4 kW AC chargers supplied by CityEV. Installed directly on lampposts, they are primarily intended for overnight charging rather than rapid daytime charging. City officials noted that…

Last Mile Solutions has expanded its managed service provider (MSP) offering to include access to the Supercharger network operated by Tesla, the company said. Through a direct peer-to-peer connection, Last Mile Solutions’ MSP partners can now offer their customers access to more than 20,000 Superchargers at around 1,500 locations across Europe. The company said more than 1.4 million electric vehicle drivers using partner charging services can locate, start and pay for charging sessions at Tesla Superchargers directly through their existing eMSP applications. As an alternative, customers may register their MSP charging card as a payment method within the Tesla app.…

Uber Technologies plans to invest more than $100 million in building fast-charging infrastructure to support the rollout of autonomous electric vehicles on its platform, focusing initially on major U.S. metropolitan areas, according to reports by Bloomberg and the New York Times. The company said the funding will cover site development, equipment procurement, grid connections and related infrastructure needed to deploy high-power charging stations. The first locations will be in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and Dallas, aligning with planned launches of robotaxi services in those regions. Uber intends to own and operate the charging assets for its future…

MAN Truck & Bus has showcased the megawatt charging capability of its electric heavy-duty trucks during a public demonstration in Norrköping, Sweden, underscoring progress toward faster charging solutions for long-haul battery-electric transport. The event, hosted by Finnish charging infrastructure manufacturer Kempower, saw MAN’s eTGX and eTGS trucks charged using a Megawatt Charging System (MCS) unit at the site of logistics firm Alfredsson Transport. During the test, the trucks received around 750 kilowatts of power, allowing batteries to recharge from 10% to 90% in roughly 30 minutes. The demonstration was conducted in sub-zero temperatures to assess real-world performance under harsh conditions.…

Daimler Buses plans to install high-power public charging infrastructure for electric buses at Munich’s Central Bus Terminal, expanding its role from vehicle supplier to charge point operator in Europe’s intercity transport sector. By the end of 2026, the company will deploy four charging stations capable of delivering up to 600 kW each at the terminal, known as the ZOB. The project will be implemented in cooperation with Wealthcap, which represents the owner of the facility. Two charging stations are scheduled to be installed in 2026, with the remaining units to follow later. See also: Daimler Buses to Launch Public Charging…

Berlin-based e-mobility specialist Hubject has entered a strategic partnership with U.S. charging software provider Flipturn to connect fleet-focused charging infrastructure with public charging networks across North America. Under the agreement, Flipturn’s charging management platform will be integrated into Hubject’s roaming platform, Intercharge, allowing commercial fleets to access public charging stations as an extension of their private depot infrastructure. The move is aimed at addressing one of the key operational challenges for logistics and service fleets transitioning to electric vehicles: seamless charging beyond the depot. See also: Hubject Expands Plug&Charge Partnerships With Italy’s Go Electric Stations and India’s Numocity Flipturn’s platform…

Schneider Electric has introduced the StarCharge Fast 720, a high-power electric vehicle charging solution aimed at commercial and industrial sites as well as fleet operators, as demand grows for scalable depot charging for electric cars, trucks and buses. The StarCharge Fast 720 delivers up to 720 kilowatts of power and can charge as many as 12 vehicles simultaneously. The system uses a split-unit architecture, combining a central switchgear cabinet with compact charging satellites. Up to six satellites can be connected to a single cabinet, with each satellite providing two CCS charging points. See also: Schneider Electric Launches Schneider Charge Pro…

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a €35 million loan to support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, backing plans by charging operator Eleport to significantly scale up its fast-charging network. The financing will enable Eleport to develop more than 250 new fast-charging parks by 2028 in Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The expansion will also mark Eleport’s entry into the Czech and Slovak markets. See also: Stellantis Leasing Unit Leasys Secures €300 Million EIB Loan to Expand Electric Fleet Founded in 2016, Eleport currently…

Ford Ireland and Ford Pro have selected Ohme as their home charging partner in Ireland, providing eligible customers with a home electric vehicle charger and standard installation under the Ford Power Promise programme. Under the arrangement, participating Ford dealers across the Republic of Ireland will offer Ohme chargers to qualifying purchasers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The offer applies to passenger vehicles ordered through April 30, 2026, and to commercial vehicles through March 31, 2026. The partnership includes charger supply, installation services, dealer training and ongoing support. Ohme’s charging platform allows automated scheduling based on electricity tariffs and integrates…

Windrose Technology is offering three months of unlimited charging on Greenlane Infrastructure’s high-power network with each qualifying purchase of its Global E700 Class 8 electric truck, as the company looks to reduce total cost of ownership barriers for fleet operators shifting away from diesel. Under the programme, buyers of the Windrose Global E700 will receive access to Greenlane’s charging network, including its Greenlane Edge subscription service, fleet management tools and 24/7 customer support. The charging credit can be activated through a dedicated portal and applies across key freight corridors, including Interstate 10 between California and Arizona and Interstate 15 linking…