Daily EV news · Global · 26 February 2026
EV Charging
ChargePoint rolls out Plug & Charge across hardware range as ISO 15118 adoption splits from interim Autocharge systems
ChargePoint has announced that its entire current hardware portfolio now supports Plug & Charge, the ISO 15118 based authentication and payment standard that automates charging sessions. The system is already widely used in Europe, where ISO 15118-20 support becomes mandatory from 2027, though no equivalent US regulatory timeline exists. Meanwhile, some operators including EVgo have deployed Autocharge, a separate interim system based on DIN Spec 70121, while the industry awaits broader Plug & Charge adoption.
Why it matters
CPOs and procurement teams face a strategic choice between investing in ISO 15118 compliant infrastructure now or deploying interim Autocharge systems, with the EU's 2027 mandate likely to influence global hardware specifications and interoperability requirements for public charging networks.
Loop Global reports over 50% revenue growth in 2025, shipping 4,200 chargers to reach 8,500 ports worldwide
Loop Global announced over 50% year on year revenue growth for 2025, shipping approximately 4,200 chargers during the year and expanding its global network to 8,500 total EV charging ports. The California based provider serves multifamily, hospitality, entertainment and owner operator customers with turnkey charging solutions, emphasising industry leading uptime, compliance and service quality. Chief Executive Officer Olga Shevorenkova highlighted operational discipline as a differentiator in a year when many charging providers struggled to scale reliably.
Why it matters
The 50% revenue jump and 4,200 unit shipment figure signal strong demand for reliable, high uptime charging infrastructure, a key procurement criterion as the market matures. Loop's focus on service quality and complex deployments offers a benchmark for CPOs evaluating hardware partners and operational models in multifamily and hospitality sectors.
Electric Vehicles
BorgWarner wins OEM contract for 800-volt range-extender electric vehicle integrated drive module and dual-inverter generator
BorgWarner has secured an original equipment manufacturer contract to supply an 800-volt integrated drive module (iDM) and dual-inverter generator for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs). The announcement, reported by The Buzz EV News, marks a commercial win for the supplier's high-voltage powertrain technology. No financial value or production timeline was disclosed in the available excerpt.
Why it matters
The contract signals growing OEM interest in 800-volt REEV architectures, which may influence charging infrastructure requirements as higher-voltage platforms become more common. Procurement teams should monitor whether dual-inverter generator systems affect onboard charging specifications or grid connection standards.