Daily EV news · US · 11 September 2026

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has allocated 14.4 million dollars from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program to install and operate 14 charging stations across the state. Awards include 1,714,465 dollars for a site on U.S. 74 in Whiteville and follow a first round that granted 991,000 dollars for a station in Leland. NCDOT cited rising EV registrations as the driver for network expansion.

Why it matters: The second NEVI funding round signals sustained state commitment to corridor charging, offering procurement visibility for equipment suppliers and construction firms. Station density along U.S. 74 and other routes will shape competitive positioning for charge point operators targeting North Carolina's growing EV fleet.

EVgo and real estate investment fund Regency Centers Corporation have expanded their partnership to install more than 400 new fast charging stalls at Regency shopping centres across the United States. The rollout will increase Regency's EV infrastructure footprint by over 20% and span urban centres in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. EVgo currently operates more than 150 stalls at Regency locations, having installed its first charger at a Regency centre in 2020.

Why it matters: The deal underscores the commercial case for fast charging at retail destinations, with EVgo citing dwell time data showing approximately half of drivers who stop at a site enter nearby retail locations or restaurants. For CPOs and site hosts, the partnership model demonstrates how grocery anchored shopping centres can serve as anchor tenants for public charging infrastructure at scale.

EVgo has commissioned a 10-stall, 20-connector fast-charging station on South Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, which the company describes as the city's largest non-Tesla public charging site. The facility offers two CHAdeMO ports at 100 kW and 18 CCS connectors distributed across stalls rated at 100 kW, 200 kW and 350 kW. EVgo now operates 1,175 fast-charging stations across the United States with 5,185 public ports, according to the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center.

Why it matters: The deployment signals continued investment in high-power urban charging infrastructure and sets a benchmark for non-Tesla hub scale in a major metropolitan market. Procurement teams and site hosts will note the mix of legacy CHAdeMO and dominant CCS standards, as well as the strategic placement near retail and transport corridors.

University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have found that Michigan's electric vehicle policies prioritise charging infrastructure expansion and adoption rates but give insufficient attention to whether low income residents can afford to participate in the transition. The study, part of a broader project examining EV charging infrastructure development across Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, concludes that access to electric vehicles requires more than the ability to purchase a vehicle and must include access to the entire supporting system. Researchers worked with local communities, including tribal nations, on charging station placement decisions.

Why it matters: Procurement teams and charge point operators planning Michigan deployments must consider equity factors beyond physical infrastructure availability, as state policy gaps around affordability may affect site utilisation and funding eligibility. The findings suggest that successful rollout strategies require engagement with low income communities to ensure charging networks serve all potential users.

The University of California, Santa Cruz has installed 12 new EV charging ports at its Central Heating Plant, comprising four DC fast chargers and eight Level 2 units. The ports are reserved for university fleet vehicles from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., then open to public use during evenings and weekends. The project received financial support from the California Energy Commission's Clean Transportation Program.

Why it matters: The installation demonstrates how public institutions are building dedicated charging infrastructure to support fleet electrification targets, with dual use models that maximise asset utilisation. The inclusion of DC fast charging addresses operational downtime concerns that often slow fleet conversion decisions.

The UK government will charge battery electric vehicle drivers 3 pence per mile and plug-in hybrid drivers 1.5 pence per mile starting 1 April 2028, with the Office for Budget Responsibility estimating an annual bill of £255 (around $348) for drivers covering 8,500 miles. Drivers will report odometer readings when renewing vehicle excise duty, paying upfront or in instalments, with rates rising with inflation from 2029. US states are exploring similar mileage based taxation as EV adoption reduces fuel duty revenues.

Why it matters: The policy signals a shift in total cost of ownership for fleet operators and charge point hosts, potentially dampening EV uptake rates that underpin infrastructure investment cases. Procurement teams must factor rising operating costs into business models, while CPOs may see demand patterns change if drivers reduce mileage to avoid per mile charges.