Polestar expands grid rewards to Germany and France and introduces car-controlled smart charging for Polestar 2 and 4, cutting home charging costs by up to €300 per year.
Toyota and Lexus team up with Treehouse to simplify home EV charger installation for 2026 BEVs and PHEVs. Get Level 2 charging with upfront quotes in 48 hours and professional installation nationwide.
Independent tests by VTT confirm Donut Lab’s solid-state EV battery can charge to 80% in 4.5 minutes without active cooling, outperforming traditional lithium-ion cells.
GM Energy plans a leasing program for its vehicle-to-home charging system, making it easier and more affordable for U.S. homeowners to power their homes with GM EVs during outages.
NIO marks its 100 millionth battery swap, delivering 5.28 billion kWh of energy and saving users millions of hours. Power Swap network set for major expansion in 2026.
MAN eTGX successfully demonstrates Megawatt Charging System capability in real winter conditions in Sweden. Production-ready MCS trucks arrive in 2026.
BMW and E.ON launch Germany’s first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) offer for Neue Klasse EVs. BMW iX3 drivers can earn up to €720 annually and drive up to 14,000 km for free.
Daimler Buses will deploy four 600 kW public electric bus charging stations at Munich’s ZOB by 2026, supporting the Mercedes-Benz eIntouro and expanding Europe’s intercity eBus infrastructure.
Polestar expands EV charging in Europe with Plug & Charge and full Tesla Supercharger integration, offering access to over 1 million chargers.
Volvo will deliver electric VNR trucks to City Harvest in 2026, cutting diesel emissions and noise in the South Bronx through the Bronx Is Breathing initiative.