DC fast-charging usage has improved, according to Power Ease of charging and payment acceptance were the biggest differentiator between Tesla’s network and others Some 19% of those surveyed said they’d encountered inoperable chargers Customer satisfaction with public EV charging continues to improve, with Tesla remaining on top, according to a new J.D. Power study. While … Continue reading “JD Power: Charging satisfaction is on the rise”
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Zeekr claims to have the quickest charging EV battery in the world, with a 10-80% charge in 10.5 minutes. These speeds were achieved on Zeekr’s new V3 fast chargers, which are rated for up to 800kW. The updated battery will be available on the 2025 Zeekr 007 sedan in China in the next few weeks. … Continue reading “Zeekr Claims New LFP Battery Is The Fastest Charging In The World”
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On-street EV charging provider char.gy has been chosen by Richmond and Wandsworth councils in London to migrate and manage their charging networks. The partnership between char.gy and Richmond and Wandsworth councils demonstrates the possibility for councils nearing the end of their contracts to migrate their EV charging infrastructure rather than renewing or replacing it. Richmond … Continue reading “Two London councils choose char.gy for EV charging infrastructure”
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US compounder of engineering resins Polymer Resources has debuted its new unfilled, impact-modified polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin. The injection-molding-grade TP-FR-IM3 resin is intended for such electrical applications as outdoor, intermittent-outdoor, and indoor components like enclosures and housings. The company says it offers high levels of weatherability, chemical and impact resistance, and flame retardance, earning all-color … Continue reading “Polymer Resources launches new PBT resin for EV charging station enclosures and other outdoor electrical applications”
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Zest, the UK’s fastest growing investor-operator of public access EV charging infrastructure, has announced a new partnership with Starbucks franchise operator Café Fortune. Zest is providing six 120kW rapid charging bays at the newly opened Starbucks Alfreton site, matching customers’ typical length of stay and allowing them to quickly recharge at a time that’s convenient … Continue reading “Zest opens rapid EV charging at Starbucks Alfreton”
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Part of positive EV ownership is having a convenient home charging solution. While public charging stations are great for travel, home charging is both a time and cost savings. The NeoCharge Smart Splitter has been key for making home EV charging smooth for me. Adding a second 240V outlet to my house as a renter … Continue reading “This smart splitter solved my EV home charging needs without costly electrical work”
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Revel, the urban EV infrastructure provider, has signed its first lease in Los Angeles. Revel is planning to develop 42 fast charging stalls on a 19,000-square-foot lot next to the Crypto.com Arena and LA Convention Center. Revel’s new Downtown LA Charging Station is slated to open in 2026. Revel operates a network of fast charging … Continue reading “Revel to develop EV fast charging site with 42 stalls in Los Angeles”
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EV charging network ChargePoint recently hit a key milestone in global expansion, reaching 1 million charging ports across North America and Europe. To date, these combined ports have delivered billions of miles to EV drivers around the world. ChargePoint’s ($CHPT) latest milestone should come as less of a surprise, as the EV charging network is … Continue reading “ChargePoint (CHPT) hits network milestone with 1 million charging ports available globally”
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Redbridge Council has teamed up with leading energy provider E.ON and the Mayor of London to bring a powerful ultra – fast electric vehicle charging station to the borough to support greener travel. Based at the Council’s Ley Street Depot in Ilford, the station features a new twin ultra-fast EV charger, which has the potential … Continue reading “Redbridge’s new Ultra – Fast EV charging station gives local people greener travel options”
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For advocates, change never comes quickly enough, and some have criticized state governments for moving too slowly to implement public EV charging projects funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The Biden Administration approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans (EVIDPs) for all 50 States, DC and Puerto Rico, in 2022 (ahead of schedule). … Continue reading “ChargePoint has secured 125 NEVI awards to fund EV fast charging sites”