Key industry milestones

The EVBox Liviqo is now Eichrecht certified, a legal requirement for chargers for public use in Germany and Austria. Image: EVBox

January 2, 2024

EVBox Liviqo receives Eichrecht certification

EVBox has announced its Eichrecht certification for its commercial Liviqo AC charger, meaning it is now ready for commercial use in Germany and Austria.

The impact of the automakers’ North American EV charging partnership on EV adoption...and on Tesla

Last week’s announcement that seven major automakers are partnering to build a new network of 30,000 EV chargers in North America by the end of the decade received plenty of attention. What are those in the industry saying now – after the dust has settled a bit?

Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to announce future product support for NACS. Photo: Business Wire

July 26, 2023

Nissan to adopt NACS for Ariya and future EV models

Nissan has reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) beginning in 2025, providing Nissan customers even more choices when it comes to charging their electric vehicle.

The new SAE NACS connector standard will be developed on an expedited timeframe. Photo: SAE International

July 11, 2023

SAE International unveils standard for NACS connector

SAE International has announced it will standardise the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector.

Moto estimates that by 2030 it will need the equivalent to 25% of the power from an average-sized nuclear power station to meet the demand for EV charging.

July 7, 2023

Moto boss: More joined up thinking needed from government to meet EV charging power requirements

Motorway services operator Moto Hospitality is one of the UK's biggest deployers of EV charging infrastructure. Chief executive Ken McMeikan says that rapidly escalating EV numbers means a lot more energy will be needed, but more joined up thinking from government and utilities will be required to achieve this.

A Ginaf E–truck wirelessly charging on Electreon's Smartroad in Gotland, Sweden, the world’s first electric road for trucks and buses. Image: Electreon

July 6, 2023

Ginaf e-truck charged on world's first public wireless electric road for trucks and buses

Electreon and Dutch automaker Ginaf have fully integrated Electreon's wireless charging system on a Ginaf 50-ton truck.

The new purpose-built site in Cornwall will be ready for customers later this summer. Photo: First Bus

July 3, 2023

First Bus announces 'industry-first' consumer EV charging hub

First Bus has announced investment in a new purpose-built consumer EV charging hub at its Summercourt depot in Cornwall, England.

The XPeng G9 in the NAF and Motors EV Summer 2023 range test. Photo: NAF and Motors

July 3, 2023

XPeng G9 and P7 impress NAF with range and charging capabilities

XPeng has announced that its two smart EV models for European markets, have successfully concluded the two-day NAF (Norwegian Automobile Federation) and Motor EV Summer test, also known as El-Prix 2023.

The first ultrafast battery-integrated charger installed at a Bauwelinck dealership

April 18, 2023

FreeWire announces international business expansion

US-headquartered FreeWire Technologies has announced the company's continued international expansion with the official ribbon cutting of FreeWire's European headquarters happening on 19 April, 2023.

This investment is just the first step in our plans to create a world-class charging network - KuroEV founder Ken Too

April 17, 2023

Tritium enters Malaysian market with sale of fast chargers to KuroEV

Australia-headquartered Tritium DCFC has announced that KuroEV, a charger installer and management services provider, has purchased Tritium fast chargers to be deployed across Malaysia.