New EV charger pushes half a megawatt – but only one car can take it

The first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub to use Chargepoint's new ultra-high speed DC chargers is now open in Georgia

Chargepoint has begun “large scale deployment” of it new Express Plus Power Link 2000, a DC charging station capable of delivering up to 500 kW – twice as fast as Tesla’s V3 Supercharger. The only issue is we only know of one car that can handle it.

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Polestar prototype to integrate extreme 5-minute fast-charging battery

Polestar and StoreDot will give the Polestar 5 prototype extreme fast charging in 2024

We’ve been covering the promise of five-minute EV charging technology from Israeli tech company StoreDot since a time when electric vehicles were more of an afterthought in the automotive market. Every time it seems like the tech is getting close to ready for real cars or products in the actual real world, things get pushed back or go quiet. But the company says its “100-in-5” batteries are on track for mass production readiness by 2025 and is now teaming with Polestar to present the first full-scale prototype using the extreme fast charging (XFC) battery tech. The Polestar 5 GT will be able to charge as fast as it looks.

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Cashierless micro-store could soon pop up at EV charging stations

Drivers of electric vehicles will currently have to hang around when calling at public chargers for a top-up. Those looking to stock up on snacks while passing the time could soon find a cashier-free mini convenience store popping up at charging statio… Continue reading Cashierless micro-store could soon pop up at EV charging stations

Electric Super Hub taps solar and battery power to keep EVs moving

UK sustainable energy company GridServe has partnered with Cornwall Services to install an Electric Super Hub in the heart of the popular tourist destination, which includes a solar canopy and a huge battery to support the grid supply to a dozen EV cha… Continue reading Electric Super Hub taps solar and battery power to keep EVs moving

Student team breaks the 4-minute barrier for EV fast-charging

It’s often the case that technologies developed for racing vehicles trickle down to the wider automotive market. With an endurance race in its sights, a team of more than 30 students at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands has d… Continue reading Student team breaks the 4-minute barrier for EV fast-charging

Game-changing battery lets Lightning riders play all day with gas bikes

Lightning’s wild LS-218 superbike and Strike sportsbike are among the first EVs to get Enevate’s super-high density, ultra-fast charging, next-gen silicon-anode batteries – which charge almost as fast as your buddies can fuel up their dinosaur burners…. Continue reading Game-changing battery lets Lightning riders play all day with gas bikes

Lucid’s first home EV charger promises 80 miles of range an hour

EV maker Lucid Motors turned a few heads with the introduction of its Air sedan and its industry-leading range figures, and now it’s rolling out some accessories to go with it. Included in the range is the company’s first at-home wall charger, which it… Continue reading Lucid’s first home EV charger promises 80 miles of range an hour

Prototype four-gun EV charger promises full charge in 10 minutes

Zerova plans to launch next-gen EV charging solutions

Zerova Technologies, a new Taiwan-headquartered subsidiary of Phihong, made an energetic debut at this week’s eMove360° Europe show in Berlin. The company previewed a prototype 480-kW charger that promises to make EV charging more convenient than ever by slashing charging time to 10 minutes. Those who don’t have the full 10 to spare can zap nearly 100 miles (160 km) of battery power into their cars in less than half that time. The new Four Gun Charger can also charge four vehicles at the same time from a single unit.

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