Charging accessibility

The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding US$122.9m for six California projects to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure.

Public EV charging equipment in Australia is continuing to expand, with a large increase in the number of high power chargers during 2024.

A new partnership between Octopus Energy’s Electroverse platform and Sainsbury’s Smart Charge aims to make EV charging for UK shoppers.

The Scottish Government has published its Draft Implementation Plan outlining how it will support the delivery of approximately 24,000 additional public electric vehicle (EV) charge points by 2030.

Osprey Charging says it has significantly improved British EV drivers’ re-charge options this year by installing over 300 new rapid and ultra-rapid EV charge points across the country.

UK EV charging network Be.EV has launched three new ultra-rapid charging hubs in Northumberland, designed to drive eco-tourism and support the region’s carbon neutrality goals by 2030.

Energy company Edison is launching a new e-Mobility app and platform with Landis+Gyr OCEAN EV Charging Software, which provides access to more than 30,000 charging stations from Edison and other major operators in Italy.

Costco Wholesale and charging network Electrify America are now offering EV charging at five Costco Wholesale locations in the US.

The Trafford Centre in Manchester, north-west England is set to expand its number of EV chargers to become one of Europe's largest charging hubs.

EV manufacturer Rivian has announced the planned launch of its first next-generation Rivian Adventure Network charging locations, which allow for non-Rivian EVs to charge alongside the company’s R1T pickup and R1S SUV.