Contrary to popular claims of a severe shortage, analysis of exclusive data suggests Australia's public EV fast charger network is growing exponentially and drivers rarely queue. While regional areas face strain during peak holidays, urban chargers are generally underutilized, painting a more complex and encouraging picture of the rollout.
Contrary to popular claims of a severe shortage, data reveals Australia's public EV fast chargers are rarely queued, with most bays empty most of the time. While regional areas face strain during peak holidays, the overall network is growing exponentially and is more complex than often portrayed.
Europe's public EV charging network reached 1.3 million points by April 2026, a 6% increase. However, charging costs range from €4 in Turkey to €34 in Ireland. Norway leads in fast charger density per capita, while the Netherlands has the most overall charging points.
Clever, a Danish EV charging firm, has eliminated its management hierarchy, operating with self-managed teams and no bosses since 2025. Co-founder Casper Kirketerp-Møller aimed to boost human potential in an automated world and improve agility. The model emphasizes employee autonomy and shared decision-making, with 92% of staff reporting job satisfaction.
An ultra-fast EV charging station was completed in Abu Dhabi in six weeks, showcasing a synergy between UAE efficiency and Chinese production speed. The chairman expressed satisfaction with the development.
An ultra-fast EV charging station was completed in Abu Dhabi in just six weeks, showcasing a synergy between UAE efficiency and Chinese production speed. The chairman expressed amazement at the development.
Tainan City is expanding its electric vehicle infrastructure by launching 19 new charging stations across 12 districts on June 5. The initiative, part of a NT$250 million central government grant, will add 8 fast-charging and 32 slow-charging spots, bringing the total to 103 operational sites.
Yongin City will install AI automatic fire suppression systems at public electric vehicle charging stations, starting with Sinbong Library and Giheung Multipurpose Sports Facility. The system uses thermal cameras to detect fires and abnormal temperatures, automatically deploying a fire blanket to suppress flames and minimize damage.
The UK Treasury, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, rejected a proposal to cut VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5%. This decision came despite support from the Department for Transport and pressure from EV operators, who argue the disparity unfairly penalizes drivers without home charging. HMRC is appealing a tribunal ruling that favored the lower rate.
Contrary to popular belief, data from Toyota and other automakers indicates that plug-in hybrid (PHEV) owners frequently charge their vehicles. Toyota RAV4 Prime drivers plug in seven out of 10 days, and Lexus NX owners even more, suggesting PHEVs are used as intended.
South Australia's RAA says now is the time to expand EV charging infrastructure to ensure it meets growing demand, which represented about one-sixth of new vehicle sales in April.
CATL, holding over 40% global EV battery market share, announced its third-generation Shenxing battery charges from 10% to 98% in just 6 minutes 27 seconds at its Super Technology Day event in Beijing. The company claims this is the world's fastest EV charging technology, beating BYD's second-generation Blade battery which takes 9 minutes to charge from 10% to 90%. Founder Robin Zeng Yuqun emphasized focusing on innovation quality over price competition for Chinese EV expansion abroad.
The UK government will pass legislation this summer allowing households without off-street parking to charge electric vehicles via pavement gullies without planning permission. The measure enables EV owners to run power cables through charging gullies built into pavements outside their homes. Currently, almost half of UK councils allow cross-pavement charging with council permission. Home charging is significantly cheaper than public points due to VAT differences (5% vs 20%). The legislation is part of broader measures to help households cut fossil fuel costs following energy supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
The UK government will pass legislation this summer to allow households without off-street parking to charge electric vehicles from home by running power cables through pavement gullies without planning permission. The change aims to help households reduce reliance on expensive fossil fuels amid disrupted supplies from the Middle East. Home charging is significantly cheaper than public points due to lower VAT rates. Energy secretary Ed Miliband said the crisis demonstrates the need to accelerate renewable energy adoption.
HM Revenue and Customs has confirmed it will appeal against a London tax tribunal ruling that would cut VAT on public electric car chargers from 20% to 5%. The tribunal found last month that VAT should have been charged at the lower rate, potentially saving drivers hundreds of pounds annually. The appeal maintains a disparity where home chargers pay 5% VAT while public chargers pay 20%, with the Treasury currently collecting £85m/year from the difference, projected to rise to £315m by 2030.
With no end in sight to soaring fuel prices, 7.30 decided to take an EV for a test drive to see how far it could take our reporter, and if Australia's EV charging network stacks up.
With no end in sight to soaring fuel prices, 7.30 decided to take an EV for a test drive to see how far it could take our reporter, and if Australia's EV charging network stacks up.
