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Kikusui’s cutting-edge power testing solutions for battery, power electronics and on-board charger applications

The global electric vehicle industry is experiencing rapid growth, driving an urgent demand for power conversion systems that are not only efficient but also highly reliable. Among these, the on-board charger (OBC) is a critical component, tasked with converting alternating current (AC) from various charging infrastructures, residential, commercial, or public, into direct current (DC) suitable … Continue reading “Kikusui’s cutting-edge power testing solutions for battery, power electronics and on-board charger applications”

Hyundai will give you a free ChargePoint home EV charger if you buy or lease these EVs

Buy or lease a new Hyundai EV, and you can get a free home charger or a $400 charging credit. Hyundai is offering a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 EV charger with the purchase or lease of select EVs, including the new 2025 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6. Here’s how you can get yours. … Continue reading “Hyundai will give you a free ChargePoint home EV charger if you buy or lease these EVs”

Wallbox opens pre-orders for Quasar 2 bidirectional charger

EV charging hardware manufacturer Wallbox has taken a step towards the day that EV drivers will be able to use the batteries in their vehicles to provide backup power for their homes and to save money on their electric bills. The company is now taking pre-orders for its new bidirectional DC charger, the Quasar 2, … Continue reading “Wallbox opens pre-orders for Quasar 2 bidirectional charger”

Automakers want Trump DOT to restart EV charger funding

Last week’s U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announcement placing a freeze on the federal government’s EV charging infrastructure program has already prompted responses from a range of industry interests—including at least one that counts automakers among its membership. In a statement first reported by Reuters, the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) asked the Trump administration … Continue reading “Automakers want Trump DOT to restart EV charger funding”

Trump DOT freezes EV charger funding, demands new state plans

DOT to review $7.5B federal EV charging program, funded with 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Keeps funding projects in progress but rescinds guidance for continued buildout Means new state proposals for rules not yet released, months of delay for states’ funding Tesla has captured more than $41 million in government money for the buildout The Trump … Continue reading “Trump DOT freezes EV charger funding, demands new state plans”

Trump just canceled the federal NEVI EV charger program

Photo: @TeslaCharging/Twitter Trump’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a memo ordering states to suspend all state EV infrastructure deployment plans under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Trump’s FHWA orders NEVI suspension The $5 billion NEVI program is the big rollout of EV charging infrastructure across the US that was funded by … Continue reading “Trump just canceled the federal NEVI EV charger program”

Trump wants to end the $7.5B bipartisan EV charger buildout. Can he?

At the same time, the prospect of legal and political challenges may temper the Trump administration’s appetite for more drastic actions, he said. ​“We have to keep reminding ourselves that a lot of this funding is really beneficial to Republican states.” Where the money is going  One potential silver lining for the states and companies building these … Continue reading “Trump wants to end the $7.5B bipartisan EV charger buildout. Can he?”

Tesla loses out to EVgo in Oklahoma’s NEVI EV charger rollout

Photo: EVgo “Tesla could not meet program standards” on Oklahoma’s NEVI EV charger installation program, so EVgo took over. As Electrek originally reported in April, Oklahoma approved more than $8 million in federal funds for Tesla, Love’s Travel Stops, and Francis Energy to build DC fast chargers along its interstates. The three companies were to provide a … Continue reading “Tesla loses out to EVgo in Oklahoma’s NEVI EV charger rollout”

Dodge Charger EV is even cheaper to finance than the gas model with 0% APR [Update]

The world’s first electric muscle car is finally here, and Dodge is already sweetening the deal for buyers. The Dodge Charger Daytona EV is launching with 0% APR, making it even cheaper to finance than the outgoing gas-powered model. Lease prices for the electric Charger start as low as $549 per month, but the Hellcat-like … Continue reading “Dodge Charger EV is even cheaper to finance than the gas model with 0% APR [Update]”