Daily EV news · Global · 24 February 2026
EV Charging
Easee reports US$1.94 million profit after customer focus shift
Norwegian EV charger manufacturer Easee has returned to profitability with a US$1.94 million profit, according to its CEO. The company attributes the turnaround to refocusing on customer needs. No further financial details or timeframe for the profit were disclosed in the available excerpt.
Why it matters
A profitable charger OEM signals stronger supply chain stability for CPOs and procurement teams evaluating hardware partners. The customer focus strategy may indicate improved product support and service levels for operators deploying Easee units.
Research report profiles ABB, ChargePoint, Blink Charging, Eaton and Tesla in global EV charging infrastructure market
A 2025 company analysis report on the electric vehicle charging infrastructure market has been published, featuring profiles of ABB, ChargePoint, Blink Charging, Eaton and Tesla. The report was announced via Yahoo Finance UK and covers the global market. No financial figures or market sizing data were disclosed in the available excerpt.
Why it matters
Procurement teams and charge point operators can use the report to benchmark major suppliers and understand the competitive landscape when evaluating hardware vendors and infrastructure partners for upcoming tenders.
ABB (global) · ChargePoint (us) · Blink Charging (us) · Eaton (global) · Tesla (us) · Source
Policy & Market
Real world data shows plug in hybrids rarely charged, undermining emissions claims
A Fraunhofer Institute study of 1 million plug in hybrid vehicles in Germany found grid power accounted for less than a third of total energy use, with most PHEVs plugged in occasionally or not at all. Toyota drivers achieved the highest electricity usage at 44% of driving energy, while Porsche PHEV owners averaged just 0.8%, charging their batteries to less than 50% capacity once over two years. Ford CEO Jim Farley recently defended PHEVs as an efficient way to reduce fleet wide CO2 emissions, but the research challenges claims that plug in hybrids deliver on efficiency promises.
Why it matters
The findings undermine the business case for workplace and public PHEV charging infrastructure if drivers rarely plug in, potentially redirecting investment towards battery electric vehicle charging networks. For procurement teams evaluating fleet electrification, the data suggests PHEVs may not deliver expected emissions reductions without guaranteed charging behaviour.