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Electrify America, Kia Motors America offer DC fast charging plan for Kia Niro EV drivers

Green Car Congress

Electrify America announced an agreement with Kia Motors America to offer Kia Select, a new charging program with optimized pricing for the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) model on Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast charging network.

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America, Mercedes-Benz wants you to indulge in retail therapy while you’re DC fast charging

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network ( MB HPC ) North America just announced that it’s partnering with the largest owner of shopping malls in the US. more… The post America, Mercedes-Benz wants you to indulge in retail therapy while you’re DC fast charging appeared first on Electrek.

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Location is everything for high-power DC fast charging

Green Car Reports

The DC fast-charging stations, such as those that are part of the Tesla Supercharger or Electrify America networks, are arguably the ones for which location is the most important.

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Hillcrest files patent application for simplified onboard EV charging solution

Green Car Congress

Hillcrest Energy Technologies, a Canada-based a clean technology company developing power conversion technologies and control system solutions for next-generation electrical systems, has filed a patent application for a simplified EV charging solution. Additionally, the technology is intended to enable DC fast-charging of 800V.

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. Monies paid, we’re heading north away from the Big Smoke.

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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

Green Car Congress

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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The benefits of using a 150kW DC Charging Station for your business

Setec Powerr

Governments are also introducing various policies to support charging infrastructure in the next few years, so investing in EV charging today seems better than ever. Consider joining the trend of investing in high-power EV charging?

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