Charging & V2G

Sono to roll out first solar bus kit in trial with Mercedes

Sono to roll out first solar bus kit in trial with Mercedes

German companies trial the integration of a solar retrofit kit on an electrified Mercedes-Benz bus which is set to be operating as early as next month.
Honda EVs to serve as virtual power plant in Germany

Honda EVs to serve as virtual power plant in Germany

A fleet of Honda electric vehicles has successfully provided grid balancing services for German transmission system operator Amprion.
Nio flicks the switch on first battery swap station in Sweden

Nio flicks the switch on first battery swap station in Sweden

Nio opens its first EV battery swap station in Sweden as it prepares to launch in various European markets before the end of the year.
Oil giant BP launches EV charging brand, plans 600 stations across Australia

Oil giant BP launches EV charging brand, plans 600 stations across Australia

Oil major bp launches its EV fast charging brand in Australia, as global CEO flies in with promise of 600 charging stations.
Tesla introduces variable Supercharger pricing in Europe

Tesla introduces variable Supercharger pricing in Europe

Tesla has introduced variable pricing on its Supercharging network in Europe, with prices rising during peak demand periods.
Tritium gets order for 200 EV fast chargers to replace Ireland phone kiosks

Tritium gets order for 200 EV fast chargers to replace Ireland phone kiosks

Some 200 Tritium fast chargers to be rolled out in rural Ireland at sites of telephone kiosks.
The downsides to road tripping with a certain Tesla charging adaptor

The downsides to road tripping with a certain Tesla charging adaptor

If you use the correct equipment your electric vehicle journey will be smooth. If you try and save a few dollars, you’ll soon regret it.
Reader question: We live off grid and are getting a Polestar 2. How should we manage charging?

Reader question: We live off grid and are getting a Polestar 2. How should we manage charging?

I live off-grid in the Wimmera and make frequent trips to Melbourne – approximately 300km. How can I tell how the Polestar2 will perform in real life?