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California has opened a new $28 million funding round for its existing Fast Charge California Project. The program offers up to $100,000 per charging port for DC fast chargers, supporting public charging buildout.
GM Energy and Pacific Gas and Electric are offering a package for PG&E customers who buy or lease a new Chevrolet, GMC or Cadillac EV and enroll in a managed charging program. The offer combines charger equipment with charging incentives, aiming to support home charging participation.
United Dairy Farmers said it will add its first DC fast chargers at six of its 170 stores in Ohio. The rollout, expected to begin in early 2027, would give EV drivers a new place to charge while stopping at the retailer.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of legislation aimed at accelerating California’s EV transition. The measures include streamlining EV charging projects, offering EV purchase subsidies, and promoting electric trucking.
ABB E-mobility and elexon said they are working together to offer EV charging infrastructure for commercial fleets in Germany and Austria. The collaboration is aimed at electrification projects for fleet operators, including bus and truck fleets, with energy and load management support.
The Munich I Regional Court ruled that charging operator EWE Go may not charge roaming provider DCS higher prices than it charges its own customers. The decision is described as the first to clarify the anti-discrimination provision in the EU's AFIR regulation and could affect the wider charging industry.
Believ is set to install over 600 EV charging points under a 15-year partnership with three Ayrshire councils in Scotland. The rollout is expected to cover around 300 locations, with first installations due from early 2027.
Otovo and InCharge Energy said they will work together to offer commercial customers a single service relationship covering solar, battery storage and EV charging equipment. The partnership combines their installation and maintenance services, which could simplify procurement and support for customers.
Honda says it is developing wireless charging roads for electric vehicles. Public-road demonstrations in Japan are planned from fiscal 2027, which would test the technology in real traffic conditions.
Sunderland AFC and RAW Charging have opened what the companies describe as the north-east’s largest public EV charging hub. The facility is at the Stadium of Light and includes 20 ultra-rapid charging bays.
Mahindra says its public EV charging network, Charge_iN, has expanded to 50 locations in India. The newest station is on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, adding coverage on a busy inter-city corridor.
Pionix, AST-X and Solectrix said they will work together on custom EV charge controllers based on Pionix’s reference design and ChargeBridge module. The companies say the approach is meant to shorten development for charger manufacturers building software-defined charging systems.
IONNA said its US EV charging network has more than doubled since the start of 2026 and now includes more than 180 live charging sites. The expansion matters because the consortium is building out public charging infrastructure without using a proprietary app.
Bonita Unified School District officially debuted its all-electric school bus fleet and new Level 2 EV charging stations on September 28, 2026. The rollout adds charging infrastructure needed to support electric school bus operations.
Water, the EV charging brand of Brite Energy Partners, has opened the first of 23 planned highway fast-charging sites in South Korea ahead of the scheduled October start. The rollout adds high-power charging along major routes.
Wallbox said it has partnered with Enode to let compatible third-party energy apps and services connect with Wallbox chargers in Europe. The move expands smart charging connectivity for users and service providers.
Ampol plans to acquire charge point operator Evie Networks for AU$225 million. The deal would expand Ampol’s charging network to around 1,425 bays across more than 400 sites, increasing its electric-vehicle charging footprint.
IONNA says its DC fast-charging network now has more than 180 sites open across the US. The company also says drivers of four of its founding automakers’ brands can now get discounts when they plug in.
Geely says its 2.25 MW chargers are already operating in five cities, with 15,000 charging sites planned by the end of next year. The rollout highlights the pace of high-power charging infrastructure compared with slower plans elsewhere.
HEVO said it will work with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and BMW in a technology evaluation program for next-generation wireless charging. The effort is intended to help assess compatibility through bench testing and engineering support.
EVgo said its new stalls will support 750 kW charging with dynamic power sharing. The company also wants new stations to include more NACS ports, which could affect compatibility and usage.
EVgo announced a 750 kW fast-charging architecture with dynamic power sharing and NACS connectors. The company says it is designed for next-generation EVs and could reduce charging time to about 10 minutes.
Boston is suing the Trump administration after the US Department of Transportation cancelled a $20 million federal infrastructure grant. The dispute matters because the funding had supported EV charging stations.
EVgo has previewed a new DC fast charging system that can deliver up to 750 kW and share power among stalls. The system is intended to adjust output as each vehicle’s battery needs change, subject to available system power.
NIO and Geely said they will cooperate on EV charging and battery swapping in China. The move could help connect their networks and expand access for drivers, but the source gives limited detail on timing and scope.
Maverick Construction will lead design, construction and installation work for it’s electric’s newly awarded contract to build New York City’s permanent PlugNYC curbside EV charging network. The source says the network will span all five boroughs, and describes it’s electric as a pioneer of curbside EV charging.
Mahindra said its Charge_iN network now has 200 live EV charging points across India. The company also opened the first operational Charge_iN station under its collaboration with HPCL on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, indicating further network expansion.
Geely said its new Smart Charge system reaches 2,250 kW and uses AI and 12C batteries. The company said it can charge an EV from 10% to 70% in about 4.5 minutes, which would significantly shorten charging time if deployed as described.
OBE Power has received a new equity investment from North Sky Capital. The capital is intended to support expansion of its North American EV charging network, adding resources alongside an existing credit facility.
Kempower is bringing high-speed EV charging infrastructure to DP World’s Canadian terminal operations, with the first two sites already online. The change matters because it expands electric charging support for port operations across Canada.
Parkopedia is partnering with charging data aggregator Voltality to provide real-time EV charging information to carmakers in four Southeast Asian markets.