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California will cover up to 100% of eligible costs for installing new public DC fast chargers, with support reportedly reaching up to $100,000 for a single charging port. The move is meant to lower the cost of building public charging infrastructure.
The KGM Torres EVX now qualifies for the UK’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, adding a second KGM battery-electric model to the list of grant-eligible vehicles. This matters because the support can lower purchase cost for buyers in the UK.
The article says Europe’s battery value chain has faced setbacks but does not start from scratch. It argues that the Industrial Accelerator Act should provide incentives to help materialise and scale projects.
Renault has opened UK orders for updated versions of its Scenic E-Tech and Megane E-Tech electric models. The starting prices include the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, which lowers the entry cost for buyers.
GM EV buyers in California can get a free home charger and PG&E smart-charging incentives worth up to $65 per month.