Charging Infrastructure
MAN Truck launches Smart Charging Cube for electric trucks and buses
On July 22, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it is offering the Smart Charging Cube — a flexible charging solution for electric trucks and buses, in partnership with AW Automotive.
It can be used in a vehicle depot, maintenance yard, or decentralized locations such as construction sites. Depending on local conditions,

AMPECO partners with Latitude to power 10,000 EV charging points across Italy
On July 22, AMPECO announced that it has been selected by Latitude, an Italian energy technology company, as its EV charging management platform provider.
The partnership will support Latitude’s expansion under its new e-mobility brand, ELEVEN, which aims to install 10,000 charging points across Italy within five ye

Meta Bright acquires 3 key charging projects in first major move under ChargeHere JV in Malaysia
Announced on July 21, 2025, Meta Bright Group Berhad’s 51%-owned subsidiary, Meta Bright ChargeSini (MBC), had taken full control of three key EV charging station projects from joint venture partner ChargeHere EV Solution through a strategic novation agreement. The agreement grants MBC full operational authority and
XPeng Charging, Changtou Parking to co-build charging network in central China
On July 15, Guangzhou XPeng Smart Charging Technology Co., Ltd. (XPeng Charging), an XPeng subsidiary, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Hubei Changtou Smart Parking Co., Ltd. (Changtou Parking).
Under the agreement, the two companies will deepen cooperation in the following three core areas.
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ChargeScape enrolls BMW, Ford EVs in New York grid reliability program
On July 22, ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program.
Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will leverage ChargeScape’s
Honda, Acura EVs gain access to Tesla Superchargers in U.S. with approved adapters
On July 22, Honda announced that Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners now have access to more than 23,500 selected Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. with the availability of the first Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC fast-charging adapter. The only DC fast charging adapter approved by Honda was tested for performance and

U Power’s AI-driven battery swapping station inaugurated in Phuket, Thailand
On July 21, 2025, U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) and UNEX EV officially launched Southeast Asia’s first operational smart battery-swapping station for new energy vehicles on Phuket Island, Thailand, marking the world’s first such facility for taxis and ride-hailing vehicles outside China.
Developed in partnership wit

Everta, India launches high-performance DC chargers, to set up Bengaluru facility by 2025
On July 17, EV charger manufacturer Everta launched its high-performance DC chargers and plans to set up a manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, which is expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2025. The facility will support the localized production of DC chargers ranging from 60kW to 320kW and beyond, for
Cambodia, Malaysia explore EV and EV infrastructure investment opportunities
Reported on July 18, 2025, Cambodia and Malaysia are exploring joint investments in the EV sector, focusing on EV charging infrastructure in Cambodia. The discussion took place during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Battery Show Asia 2025 held in Hong Kong.
Both sides shared insights on the EV and battery
Evro-Shell partnership debuts Philippines’ first unified cross-network EV charging system
Announced on July 19, 2025, Evro, the e-Mobility Service Provider (eMSP), unveiled its partnership with Shell Pilipinas Corporation to bring Shell Recharge stations onto its platform.
The move introduces the Philippines’ first true roaming collaboration between major Charge Point Operators (CPOs), enabling Evro users
Cenex to assist UK Government for new Depot Charging Scheme
On July 16, Cenex announced that it will assist the UK Government for the new Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) in partnership with Energy Saving Trust. This GBP 30 million investment is expected to support the installation of over 3,000 vans and 200 HGV chargepoints. This support includes designing assessment frameworks,
JLR partners with ev.energy to pilot smart EV charging in UK
On July 17, JLR partnered with smart EV charging software platform ev.energy to promote more sustainable and cost-effective charging for its customers.
As part of the collaboration, JLR is running a pilot program in the UK using 10 electric Jaguar I‑PACE vehicles to test the integration of ev.energy’s software. Duri

IONNA reaches 3,000-bay-milestone in U.S. with EV Rechargeries at Wawa
On July 16, Durham, North Carolina-based IONNA, the nationwide joint-venture EV charging network, announced a new collaboration with Wawa, the privately-held, 24/7 travel stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services and surcharge-free ATMs across the U.S.
Marking IONNA's single largest EV chargin

GRIDSERVE, UK raises investment for high power charging infrastructure
On July 15, GRIDSERVE secured GBP 100 million in new equity investment from its institutional shareholders. TPG, Infracapital, and Mitsubishi have committed capital to GRIDSERVE. Along with existing equity and debt, this will help GRIDSERVE expand high-power charging stations.
GRIDSERVE is the most used network in th
EVCIPA Open Service Platform introduced
On July 12, at the 2025 China Auto Forum, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) introduced the EVCIPA Open Service Platform, a platform with full technology empowerment from VDBP to further enhance the service levels of EVCIPA members and promote the efficient circulation of v

Blink Charging and Axxeltrova Capital partner to support charging infrastructure in UK
On July 14, Blink Charging Co. announced that on June 20, 2025, it had entered a non-binding term sheet concerning its previously proposed GBP 100 million Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) with private equity firm Axxeltrova to support growth in EV charging development across the UK through the Local Electric Vehicle Inf
LTA: 2,000 EV chargers installed across 673 NLPRs in Singapore under ECCG
On July 9, 2025, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced further progress in expanding EV charging infrastructure at non-landed private residences (NLPRs).
To date, the LTA has co-funded the installation of 2,000 EV chargers across 673 NLPRs under the EV Common Charger Grant (ECCG), which aims to acceler
UK announces investment package for electric vehicle infrastructure
On July 11, the UK Government announced a GBP 63 million investment package for electric vehicle infrastructure to support home charging solutions, electrification of NHS vehicle fleets, and the installation of thousands of chargepoints at business depots across the country.
A GBP 25 million scheme will help local a
GAC Group to build energy replenishment networks with Beijing’s Daxing District, HXFL
On July 9, GAC Group signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with the Daxing District People’s Government of Beijing Municipality and Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (HXFL).
Under the agreement, the three parties will launch in-depth cooperation to promote the construction of New Energy infrastructure a
