Daily EV news · Global · 9 September 2026
EV Charging
MFG EV Power passes 1,450 ultra-rapid chargers, claims over 10% of UK rapid infrastructure
Motor Fuel Group has announced that its EV Power network now comprises more than 1,450 ultra-rapid chargers following the addition of 243 bays across 39 sites in 2026 to date, marking World EV Day. The forecourt operator states its network accounts for over 10% of the UK's rapid charging infrastructure and has powered an estimated 250 million electric miles this year. MFG is investing over £400 million in EV charging and targets more than 3,000 ultra-rapid chargers across 500 sites by 2030.
Why it matters
The rollout pace of 243 bays across 39 sites in part of a single year signals sustained capital deployment in ultra-rapid hardware, relevant for equipment suppliers and site developers tracking large-scale forecourt electrification. MFG's claim to over 10% of UK rapid infrastructure and its £400 million-plus investment programme underscore the competitive landscape for charge point operators bidding for high-traffic locations.
Electric Vehicles
Battery electric vehicles overtake petrol in Australian sales for first time
Battery electric vehicles captured 24.9% of new vehicle sales in Australia in August, surpassing petrol cars at 23.7% and diesel at 21.7%, with more than 27,000 BEVs sold that month. The Tesla Model Y was the country's best selling vehicle overall. Year to date sales through August reached 154,000 units, approximately 50% more than the entire 2024 total, with BEVs holding over 20% market share from May to August.
Why it matters
The shift from petrol to electric propulsion accelerates home and workplace charging demand, expanding the addressable market for residential and depot infrastructure. Sustained monthly share above 20% signals that charging networks must scale rapidly to match fleet growth, particularly for the dominant Tesla Model Y requiring reliable public and destination charging.