Charging Infrastructure
DKV Mobility partners with Fuuse to expand charging business in UK
On May 15, DKV Mobility announced a partnership with Fuuse, the UK’s leading EV charge point management platform, to expand its electric vehicle charging network across the United Kingdom. Through this partnership, DKV Mobility customers now have access to over 2,400 additional EV charge points across the UK. Fuuse w
IONITY, Germany secures EUR 600 million in funding for charging infrastructure
On May 15, IONITY secured a financing of up to EUR 600 million, including EUR 450 million in committed green loan facilities and a so-called accordion facility with the option to increase the credit line by up to EUR 150 million later for future growth. This loan transaction was provided by nine leading international
Charge+ and EV Edaran launch largest EV charging hub in Ayer Keroh, plan expansion to East Malaysia
Announced on May 13, 2025, Charge+ and EV Edaran have launched the largest EV charging hub in Ayer Keroh, Malaysia, located at Amverton Heritage Resort.
This hub, located 3 minutes off the North-South Highway in Malaysia, featuring 4 DC fast chargers and 2 AC chargers, is a key part of Charge+’s 5,000-km Cross-Borde

KINETA collaborates with Charge+ to accelerate Malaysia’s EV charging expansion
On May 10, 2025, KINETA Sdn Bhd, a leading EV charging provider in Malaysia and Hong Kong, announced a strategic partnership with Charge+, one of Southeast Asia’s top EV charging operators. The agreement was officially signed on May 9 at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025.
Under the partnership, KINETA will serve as the key

Mobilize partners with Zeplug, France to expand affordable home EV charging in France
On May 14, Mobilize, Renault Group’s mobility brand, announced its partnership with Zeplug, French based EV charging station contractor, to make it easier to install EV charging stations in residential buildings.
Zeplug sets up the charging infrastructure at no cost to the building. Individual residents can then subs

SM Prime installs 131 EV charging stations in Philippines, plans 50 more in 2025
Announced on May 14, 2025, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, has installed 131 EV charging stations across its portfolio in the Philippines as of Q1/2025.
These charging facilities are strategically located in malls and office developments, with upcoming expansi

EnergyHub and FLO join to manage EV charging load on the grid
On May 13, EnergyHub, a leading provider of grid-edge flexibility, and FLO, a leading EV charging network operator, announced a collaboration aimed at expanding driver participation in EV managed charging programs across North America.
Residential customers with FLO chargers can now enroll in EnergyHub programs and
Zeekr Power, GAC Energy forge partnership for charging network interconnectivity
On May 8, Zeekr Technology Group announced the establishment of a partnership between Zeekr Power and GAC Energy for charging network interconnectivity.
Via the Zeekr mobile application or the Zeekr Power WeChat Mini Program, Zeekr Power users can check information concerning GAC Energy charging stands in real time,
Mobilize and Autostrade per l’Italia complete strategic alliance
On May 13, it was announced that Mobilize has acquired a major stake in Free To X, a leading high-power charging (HPC) provider in Italy.
The partnership gives Mobilize access to over 110 HPC stations, mainly on highways, powered entirely by renewable energy and capable of delivering up to 400 kW. The stations are sp
Park&Charge by Qwello to install up to 1,000 EV chargers in the Netherlands
On May 9, Qwello, the Europe-wide successful operator of public charging infrastructure, announced that Park&Charge, part of the Qwello Group, has been selected as the winner of the public MRA-e tender by the Province of North Holland to install and operate up to 1,000 charge point in municipal parking garages over t
XPENG partners with Plugsurfing, one of largest EV charging service providers in Europe
On May 13, XPENG announced a partnership with Plugsurfing to leverage Plugsurfing's aggregated network in Europe. The partnership between XPENG and Plugsurfing brings together 500 leading charge point operators across the EU, offering XPENG customers access to an advanced, extensive charging network. Plugsurfing curr

Integrated Transport Centre, UAE plans 1,000 charging stations in Abu Dhabi
On May 8, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, announced a significant investment in electric vehicle infrastructure. Several operators have been appointed to manage EV charging stations under public-private partnership (PPP) contracts.
Slovakia launches tender for ultra-fast EV charging network
On May 7, MH Invest, a state-owned company under Slovakia’s Ministry of Economy, launched a public tender to find companies to build and run a network of ultra-fast EV charging stations. This move supports Slovakia’s push for greener transport and better charging infrastructure.
The plan includes 35 charging parks wi
XPeng, Dongchu Group to co-build charging network in Huangshi
On May 2, XPeng announced the recent signing of a cooperation agreement with Huangshi Dongchu Investment Group Co., Ltd. (Dongchu Group).
Combining XPeng’s technology and service strengths with Dongchu Group’s rich resources and local infrastructure construction experience, the two companies will launch in-depth coop
V-GREEN signs MOUs with 4 partners to deploy 63,000 VinFast EV charging ports in Indonesia by 2025
On May 9, 2025, Vingroup announced that V-GREEN has signed MOUs with 4 partners—Chargecore, Chargepoint, Amarta Group, and CVS—to install about 63,000 VinFast-only charging ports across Indonesia by the end of 2025, more than doubling its initial goal.
The joint investment totals USD 300 million, targeting major pro

Elli unveils Flexpole Plus fast charger, partners with UNITI to increase EV charging in Germany
On May 7, Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH (Elli) introduced its next-gen Flexpole Plus DC fast charger at the 2025 Power2Drive trade fair in Munich. It offers flexible charging with improved payment options, making it ideal for public, business, and fleet use—especially in areas with limited grid capacity.
Elli is par

Rheinmetall’s Curb Chargers ready for market after successful pilot project in Cologne, Germany
Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall), the City of Cologne, and TankE GmbH have concluded their pilot project of four Curb Chargers in the public road space at 2 locations in Cologne-Lindenthal, Germany.
The pilot project started in April 2024. The comprehensive case study proves that the Curb Charger is ready for the market.

Indonesian govt. boosts EV incentives to promote local content and R&D
Reported on May 6, 2025, Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has announced enhanced incentives for EV manufacturers based on their level of local content (TKDN). The higher the TKDN, the greater the incentives provided.
Currently, 7 EV manufacturers—VinFast, Volkswa
TNB Malaysia reaches agreement to install its first hotel-based EV Charger in Perak
Announced on May 2, 2025, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has partnered with Casuarina Meru Sdn. Bhd. (CMSB) to install EV charging stations at Hotel Casuarina@Meru in Ipoh, aligning with Perak Sejahtera 2030 and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
The project includes one 120-kW DC fast charger and two 22-k