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After European CPO Fastned announced its intentions to move into the Spanish market last year, the firm has now debuted in the country with its first ultra-rapid charging sites.The first two locations have opened...

Kia has began manufacturing fully-electric vehicles within Europe for the first time, in what is seen as a big win for the region.The new fully-electric EV4 hatchback variant, designed specifically for Europe, is now...

According to fresh research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, an estimated 75% of UK van drivers are now 'confident' that a fully-electric van would meet their business needs, rising from 67% in 2023.The most common...

UK charge point operator Connekt EV Charging has secured a multi-million pound investment from Growth Fund 1, helping to continue its expansion of public charging infrastructure across hotel, hospitality, leisure, and public sector locations.Connekt...

International EV charging and energy platform provider, Virta, has announced its agreement to acquire Scandinavian EV charging and fleet management platform Northe.When merged together, the two firms will become the largest B2B EV driver...

US pricing has been revealed for the upcoming third-generation Nissan Leaf, the latest global EV set to be sold by Nissan.The 2026 Nissan Leaf S+ will carry a suggested retail price of $29,990, which...

UK train operator Great Western Railway (GWR) is set to attempt to break the world record for the longest distance travelled by a battery-powered train, as the firm looks for methods to feasibly electrify...

UK dealer group Arnold Clark has opened up its ultra-rapid charging network to the public, making over 50 new charging locations available to drivers right across the country.Located as far south as Southampton and...

UK CPO RAW Charging has opened its 'flagship' ultra-rapid EV charging hub, located in Forest Hill in South London.With 3 150kW and 3 300kW charging units able to support the simultaneous charging of up...

In an effort to further communicate the benefits and capabilities of eHGVs, Scania has this month embarked on a pan-European electric truck road show, which will showcase a convoy of six electric trucks to...

After previously being set to expire in March 2026, the UK government has extended the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant until 'at least' 2027, allowing the opportunity for more businesses and fleets to make...

In what is a significant milestone in Volkswagen's EV journey, this week it delivered its 1,500,000th electric vehicle from the ID. range to a customer, marking strong growth since it initially started delivering its...

Hubber, a new public charging firm set to focus on ultra-rapid charging in urban areas, has now secured £60 million in funding, helping to advance its ambitions to address a deficit of high-power urban...

The Government of Canada has announced $25 million worth of funding that will go to support 33 EV related projects across the country, as it looks to further accelerate its transition to electric vehicles.From...

Energy provider EDF and EV leasing provider Drive Electric have launched a new deal to entice more UK customers to make the switch to electric.Under the offer, customers who lease an EV through Drive...

Volkswagen Group-backed Electrify America is opening its first charging location in the coastal Californian city of Santa Monica, helping to meet growing driver demand for ultra-rapid public charging.The new location features 20 of Electrify...

EV driver association EVA England has launched its annual, UK-wide summer survey, to capture the latest feelings and opinions of electric vehicles amongst the public.The survey will build a clearer picture of the opportunities...

An unmodified Polestar 3 has set the Guinness World Record for the longest journey travelled on a single charge for an electric SUV, achieving a distance of 581.3 miles.Taking place across UK roads, the...

The US Trump administration has published new guidance concerning the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) programme, following an earlier freezing of the funds and a subsequent court case from states challenging the freeze.Now, all...

UK motorway services provider Extra MSA has committed to a significant boost in the level of public charging infrastructure it offers across its various locations.The provider will increase its number of EV charging facilities...

In what Ford is calling its modern 'Model T moment', the automaker has revealed a new EV production system and platform that will allow it to produce vehicles faster, and at a lower cost.The...

Documents from UK electricity regulator Ofgem show that Tesla has launched an application for an electricity supply license, as it looks towards becoming an energy supplier in the UK, competing with the likes of...

Recently-launched UK and Ireland CPO Source has expanded its potential customer base further, joining the Octopus Electroverse roaming service.Source's public charging points will join the one million-plus chargers already available through Octopus Electroverse, which...

Statewide initiative Go Electric Vehicle Indiana (GOEVIN) has announced the first recipients of its Charging Infrastructure Funding Opportunity, with over $3.3 million worth of funding set to support 36 separate public charging infrastructure projects...