On August 27, the Scottish Government announced GBP 4.5 million funding to improve access to electric vehicle (EV) charging across the country. Through the Rural and Island Infrastructure Fund, more charging points will be set up in areas that currently lack investment.
The program supports the goal of adding 24,000

On August 29, Genesis announced the availability of a pair of new charging features that greatly simplify and improve the public charging experience for new 2026 Electrified GV70 and 2026 GV60 (coming soon): in-app charging and plug and charge. 
Along with the Genesis Home marketplace, these intuitive public charging

On August 29, Deftpower raised EUR 12.5 million in a round led by Endeit Capital. Existing investors also participated in the round. The funding will accelerate Deftpower’s European expansion and further develop its AI-driven smart charging technology. Deftpower is building the most advanced AI-powered charging platf

Announced on September 1, 2025, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. has partnered with V-Green Charging Station Development Philippines, Inc. to install EV chargers at select Phoenix stations nationwide. This collaboration makes Phoenix the first local fuel company to work with Vietnam-based Vingroup’s V-Green in exp

Announced on August 30, 2025, PT PLN (Persero), Indonesia has launched Home Charging Services (HCS) Ultima, the latest home EV charging solution, featuring faster installation, real-time tracking, and seamless integration via the PLN Mobile app. Installation for low-voltage connections now takes seven working days, w

Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG (Kostal) announced that its subsidiaries, KOSTAL Electro Mobility, Compleo, and vaylens, will present solutions ranging from reliable vehicle technology to advanced charging infrastructure and smart software at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
KOSTAL Electro Mobility specializes in m

On August 28, ChargePoint together with Eaton announced an ultrafast charging architecture with end-to-end power infrastructure for public charging and fleets. ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, is a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capable solution that delivers up to 600 kW of power for passenger EVs and can pr

On August 27, EVIQ signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Universal Motors Agencies (ALTAWKILAT), one of Saudi Arabia’s premier automotive dealers. The strategic partnership aims to develop tailored public charging solutions for ALTAWKILAT customers. Both parties will explore customized charging offerings sp

Announced on August 26, 2025, V-GREEN Global Charging Station Development JSC (V-Green) and FPT Digital Retail JSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a nationwide network of EV charging stations and VinFast motorbike battery swapping stations at FPT Shop stores across Vietnam in 2025.
Under the agreeme

Blink Charging Co., an owner, operator, and provider of EV charging equipment and services, announced a strategic collaboration with Presto, a roaming charging platform for EV fleets. The collaboration will improve charging network infrastructure while expanding charging accessibility for EV fleets. Users and fleets

On August 22, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the July 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members.
Overall operating status of domestic charging facilities:
As

Kia Canada announced a partnership with Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc., a company specializing in EV energy management. Under the partnership, customers purchasing Kia EVs can choose to include the cost of the Variablegrid Energy Management System (EMS) and home charger in their financing options, streamlining the

On August 23, 2025, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited announced a strategic partnership with Battery Smart. Under the partnership, Battery Smart will deploy its advanced battery-swapping infrastructure across all Joy e-bike dealerships. The collaboration introduces a "battery-as-a-service" model, enabling cus

On August 19, Parkin Company PJSC, Dubai’s leading provider of paid public parking facilities and services, announced an agreement with charge&go, a subsidiary of Etisalat Services Holding (ESH).
This 10-year partnership will launch 200 ultra-fast direct current (DC) charging stations, expanding EV charging infrastru

On August 21, Wirelane, one of Germany's leading providers of integrated charging solutions and operator software for public electric vehicle charging, announced the acquisition of Ladegrün!. Ladegrün! is one of the most sustainable providers in the charging infrastructure sector, with a nationwide network of chargin

On August 18, 2025, PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) announced that 112 EV charging points were operational across its highway network as of June 2025, exceeding its original target of 100 points by the end of 2025.
The chargers are located at Rest and Service Areas (R&Rs), lay-bys, and selected petrol stations. All units

Reported on August 15, 2025, electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating in the Philippines, supported by government policies aimed at modernizing transportation.
Sales are rising steadily, driven by incentives such as tariff exemptions on EVs and components for five years, as well as programs modernizing public t

On August 14, the Prague City Council approved the launch of a major investment project aimed at developing zero-emission urban mobility. In the coming years, the city plans to install up to 1,500 publicly accessible slow charging stations for electric vehicles in various locations throughout Prague, all of which wil

Announced on August 18, 2025, U Power Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAIC Hongyan and UNEX EV to deploy battery-swapping compatible electric heavy trucks in Thailand, initially targeting 3,000 long-haul tractors and 1,200 port-specific trucks.
U Power will lead the development and manufac