Charging

Automotive News reports the latest stories and news about EV charging.
Nontariff barriers in Japan? China’s EV champ BYD didn’t get the memo

BYD plans to leap over tariff hurdles to sell all-electric vehicles in Japan's hard-to-crack all-important minicar segment.

April 22, 2025 06:59 PM
CATL previews battery with ultra-fast charging, longer range than BYD

An upgraded version of CATL's Shenxing battery will offer 520 kilometers (323 miles) of range after just five minutes of charging time. Rival BYD recently launched a system it says can charge a vehicle for 400 kilometers in about the same time.

April 21, 2025 12:50 PM
How EV range fluctuates month to month across the U.S.

Vaisala Xweather, a weather research company, took a look at EV range month to month, state by state.

April 08, 2025 02:42 PM
Home charging remains an EV draw, but rising electricity prices frustrate customers

Home charging remains a selling point for EVs but is agitating consumers more often because of increases in electricity prices, according to J.D. Power. Some EV owners are also opting for slow chargers that connect to a standard home outlet.

April 03, 2025 10:00 AM
California has nearly 50% more EV chargers than gas nozzles

California’s march toward an electric future hit a milestone as the state reached more than 178,000 EV chargers.

April 02, 2025 10:00 AM
From the Newsroom: BYD’s fast-charging tech and what it means for the EV market

BYD’s new 1,000-volt fast-charging platform could reshape how quickly EVs hit the road

March 21, 2025 07:42 PM
BYD unveils faster-charging EV platform that powers 249 miles of range in 5 minutes

The EV giant, known for upending cost and operating norms in the industry, aims to build more than 4,000 ultra-fast charging units to make the technology available across China.

March 17, 2025 02:33 PM
How Hyundai eases range anxiety in the Ioniq 9, a 3-row, 3-ton EV behemoth

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV challenge: Drive South Korea, coast to coast, north to south, on one frigid February day, without recharging. Prepare to be wowed at how much charge is left.

March 05, 2025 11:01 AM
Leo Michael cartoon: A different kind of anxiety

Upstream’s 2025 Automotive & Smart Mobility Global Cybersecurity Report shows that the share of cyberattacks involving EV chargers increased to 6 percent in 2024 from 4 percent in 2023.

March 02, 2025 11:00 AM
Ionna goes all-in on Americana vibe, customer service for its EV rechargeries

Ionna, the joint venture founded by eight major automakers, has amenities for both the EV and the driver to recharge.

February 27, 2025 11:00 AM
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