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Electric car subscription provider Voltric has partnered with Europcar in the UK, helping to meet growing demand for its service as more drivers opt for its all-in-one EV subscription package.Through the partnership, Europcar will...

The Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled on a single charge in a light electric van, whilst carrying a full payload, has been beaten by the Kia PV5 Cargo, cracking 430.84 miles...

UK CPO InstaVolt has this week begun construction on what will become the UK's first motorway services area with on-site battery storage systems connected directly to its own public chargers.The new project, located at...

Availability of ultra-rapid charge points within Europe's public EV charging network has taken a step up, with European CPO Allego announcing the opening of its 1,000th ultra-rapid charging station, marking a significant milestone for...

Access to on-street EV charging in London is set to continue growing, thanks to the extension of a partnership between Transport for London (TfL) and charge point operator bp pulse.The continued partnership up until...

EV charging has taken a premium step up at Porsche's latest 'Porsche Charging Lounge', opened in North Germany.The new opening in Evendorf just off the A7 autobahn is the ninth lounge to be opened...

Kia has achieved a major milestone with its in-house 'Kia Charge' EV roaming service, with over one million charge points now available through its service in Europe.These one million-plus public charging points are spread...

In an effort to make EV ownership an even more attractive proposition, Volvo Cars is introducing an offer of one years worth of free home charging for Swedish customers who purchase or lease a...

Driivz 2025 EV charging priorities report highlights that 80% of operators need smarter energy management to support growth.Many operators plan to expand charging sites, add fast chargers, and ensure 24/7 network stability in 2025.Compatibility...

Ayvens and BYD are expanding EV leasing services to seven more European countries, targeting businesses and individuals alike.The partnership now spans eleven countries, offering electric vehicle leasing via BYD dealerships under a 2024 agreement.This...

Ljubljana is investing €11.6 million in emobility, with €3.5 million from the EU, to add 16 electric buses and modernise its public transport.The move aligns with a wider European shift toward emobility, including electric...

Chinese technology company Xiaomi, may have only revealed its first EV (and vehicle) in late 2023, but its plans for worldwide expansion are already progressing rapidly - with the new automaker planning to open...

We’re excited to share industry insights from Gideon van Dijk, CEO & Co-Founder of Chargetrip. He challenges the growth-at-all-costs mindset in European CPOs and makes a case for why demand control, smart routing, and...

Destination charging is expanding across France and Europe, letting drivers recharge at restaurants, shops, and other everyday locations.Atlante leads this shift by installing fast, green-powered chargers at popular destinations like Del Arte restaurants in...

PPC blue opened the most powerful EV charging hub in Greece, offering 1.2 MW and 29 charging spots.The hub includes ultra-fast 360 kW chargers, smart features, and app-based tools for convenient, real-time charging management.Europe...

Electromaps and Zunder integrate Zunder’s ultra-fast EV charging stations into the Electromaps app across Spain, France, and Portugal.The partnership adds 180+ stations and 1,000+ charging points, offering up to 400 kW speeds for all...

Spark Alliance, launched by four major EV charging companies, unites 1,700+ stations and 11,000 chargers across 25 countries.EV drivers can charge and pay using one app at any Spark Alliance station, eliminating multiple accounts...

Europe’s power grid can handle the EV transition with improved efficiency and increased clean energy investment.Smart charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology will help balance electricity demand and prevent peak-hour strain.Expanding charging infrastructure and upgrading...

Milence is expanding its truck charging hubs network across Europe, adding locations in Germany, France, Sweden, Belgium, and more.The WEX payment network integration simplifies payments for fleet operators, making high-power charging more accessible and...

Europe’s EV charging network has surpassed one million charge points, but significant expansion is needed to meet future demand.Northe and E.ON Drive Infrastructure are deepening their partnership to improve charging accessibility in cities, motorways,...

Europe reached one million EV charge points in February 2024, but installations remain uneven across the continent.The rollout has been slow, with only 150,000 new stations added in 2023 and uneven distribution.A faster expansion...

AMPECO and Ekoenergetyka successfully integrated their technologies to improve EV charging speed, efficiency and compliance across Europe.The system now includes accurate billing, faster charging, personalized messages, and QR code payments for easier access.This collaboration...

Swedish EV battery manufacturer startup, Northvolt, which includes significant shareholders such as Volkswagen, Scania, and Goldman Sachs, has filed for bankruptcy in the country.It follows Northvolt filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S., back...

Renault is testing autonomous electric miniBuses across Europe to reduce emissions, ease congestion, and improve public transport efficiency.Successful trials in Barcelona, Valence, and Zurich prove the technology’s readiness, with a commercial launch planned in...