#EV charging

ChargePoint's genius move: partnering with Midwestern Wheels to install public EV chargers at rental car lots in Wisconsin. This isn't just for renters; it's a smart way to expand public charging access in areas that need it, making EV life easier for everyone.

A newly spotted panel on Tesla's Cybercab prototype hints at a physical NACS charging port, suggesting a practical backup to its primary wireless charging system to ensure reliability as it nears mass production.

Tesla's colossal 44-stall Supercharger in Ajax, Ontario, Canada's largest, is stuck in limbo, fully built but awaiting activation due to delays from local utility Elexicon Energy, sparking frustration among EV owners.

Wawa, the East Coast convenience store giant, is moving from hosting Tesla Superchargers to owning them, marking a significant step in its EV charging strategy and the expansion of Tesla’s 'Supercharger for Business' program.

NIO's ES8 hits 50,000 deliveries in 120 days, showcasing strong demand for large, premium electric SUVs in China's competitive EV market.

Mercedes-Benz launches a 400 kW multi-standard EV charging network in British Columbia, offering ultra-fast, premium charging to all EVs.

Tesla opens a new V4 Supercharger in Comox, extending its network significantly north on Vancouver Island and easing range anxiety.

Despite the 'gloom and doom' crowd, the Tesla Diner in Los Angeles is proving to be a profitable and popular spot, generating over $1 million in Q4 2025.

LFP battery EVs from Ford and Tesla benefit from regular 100% charging to maintain battery health and range accuracy, a contrast to NMC battery advice.

Tesla introduces centralized payment kiosks at new V4 Supercharger sites, simplifying hardware and promoting app-based charging.

Tesla is awarding nine Supercharger power-users with free lifetime Supercharging for 2025, based on categories like longest distance, most energy charged, and most unique sites visited, through its new Charging Passport feature.

BMW EV owners in the U.S. now have access to Tesla's Supercharger network, making it the 15th automaker to adopt NACS.

BC Hydro just launched its inaugural 350 kW ultra-fast EV charging hub in Hope, British Columbia, marking a significant leap for the province's public charging infrastructure and giving drivers serious range in minutes.

Edmunds put the new Nissan Leaf and Chevy Equinox EV head-to-head to find America's best affordable EV. Both offer over 300 miles of range for under $40,000, but the Equinox EV edges out the Leaf with more space and better subscription terms, even as the Leaf boasts beloved CarPlay/Android Auto. It's a real EV showdown!

The last major holdout, Stellantis, finally commits to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its EVs, and they're taking this show on the road globally!