California now has more EV charging ports than gas nozzles
(latimes.com)
There has been a shift in what moves California.
There has been a shift in what moves California.
Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
(electrek.co)
Tesla has announced all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America, but for now, only the Cybertruck can take advantage of the upgraded power output.
Tesla has announced all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America, but for now, only the Cybertruck can take advantage of the upgraded power output.
Tesla closes loophole that let Kia owners charge on Superchargers
(electrek.co)
Kia owners were supposed to get access to Tesla Superchargers on January 15, but that timeline was recently delayed. Some owners had figured out a loophole to charge, but it turns out, that loophole is now closed.
Kia owners were supposed to get access to Tesla Superchargers on January 15, but that timeline was recently delayed. Some owners had figured out a loophole to charge, but it turns out, that loophole is now closed.
New electrical code could doom most common EV charging
(motortrend.com)
A coming ground-fault circuit-interrupter revision could make slow-charging your car nearly impossible.
A coming ground-fault circuit-interrupter revision could make slow-charging your car nearly impossible.
Hyundai to offer free NACS DC EV adapters to enhance charging convenience
(hyundainews.com)
Starting in the first quarter of 2025, current and new Hyundai EV owners who have purchased or leased their vehicle on or before January 31, 2025 will be able to request a free NACS adapter (shipping included) through the MyHyundai owner portal.
Starting in the first quarter of 2025, current and new Hyundai EV owners who have purchased or leased their vehicle on or before January 31, 2025 will be able to request a free NACS adapter (shipping included) through the MyHyundai owner portal.
Rivian is opening its charging network to other EVs
(thedrive.com)
It’s the end of 2024 and public EV charging still sucks. At least, it sucks a lot of the time. That’s a pretty big blocker for people considering a battery-powered daily driver, which is why companies selling EVs want to improve the experience.
It’s the end of 2024 and public EV charging still sucks. At least, it sucks a lot of the time. That’s a pretty big blocker for people considering a battery-powered daily driver, which is why companies selling EVs want to improve the experience.
No apps, no swipes – every EV will get Supercharger-like charging in 2025
(electrek.co)
Universal Plug & Charge – the ability for any EV to just plug in and start charging without having to open an app, swipe a card or press any buttons first – will be ready in 2025 and promises to make EV charging much easier, thanks to an effort between the Society of Automotive Engineers, the auto industry, and the Biden Admin’s Joint Office of Energy & Transportation.
Universal Plug & Charge – the ability for any EV to just plug in and start charging without having to open an app, swipe a card or press any buttons first – will be ready in 2025 and promises to make EV charging much easier, thanks to an effort between the Society of Automotive Engineers, the auto industry, and the Biden Admin’s Joint Office of Energy & Transportation.
Tesla has been slow to make its chargers accessible to other EVs
(financialpost.com)
Tesla Inc. promised to drop the wall on its so-called charging “walled garden” two years ago, making its Superchargers accessible to all EVs.
Tesla Inc. promised to drop the wall on its so-called charging “walled garden” two years ago, making its Superchargers accessible to all EVs.
Why Tesla's EV charging system won the race to become America's standard
(motortrend.com)
SAE's guide for automakers and charging companies to integrate NACS chargers reveals how superior it is to what everyone else was doing.
SAE's guide for automakers and charging companies to integrate NACS chargers reveals how superior it is to what everyone else was doing.
Global EV Charging Points with Open Charge Map
(marksblogg.com)
Open Charge Map (OCM) aims to document the world's Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Points.
Open Charge Map (OCM) aims to document the world's Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Points.
Italian DC fast charger maker Alpitronic enters the US market
(electrek.co)
Electrek‘s Seth Weintraub went to Alpitronic America’s new HQ to speak with CEO Mike Doucleff about its plans to roll out its ultra-fast chargers across the US.
Electrek‘s Seth Weintraub went to Alpitronic America’s new HQ to speak with CEO Mike Doucleff about its plans to roll out its ultra-fast chargers across the US.
Tesla throws cold water on Supercharger extension cords
(electrek.co)
A Tesla engineer is throwing cold water on Supercharger extension cords – an idea that is gaining traction to solve the charge port location issues as Tesla onboard other EVs on the Suercharger network.
A Tesla engineer is throwing cold water on Supercharger extension cords – an idea that is gaining traction to solve the charge port location issues as Tesla onboard other EVs on the Suercharger network.