Daily EV news · US · 7 January 2026
EV Charging
Ten fast chargers and 4,800 square foot café open in Northampton, Massachusetts
Developer Bruce Volz has opened DC Station, a 10-port fast-charging hub with solar canopy and 4,800 square feet of retail space on Fulton Avenue in Northampton, Massachusetts. The site, built on a former used car dealership lot, includes plans for food outlets and an education centre to support longer charging stops. Volz designed the facility to accommodate hour-long charging sessions rather than traditional convenience store visits.
Why it matters
The project demonstrates a shift in site design for fast-charging hubs, prioritising dwell time amenities over grab-and-go retail. Developers and CPOs evaluating mixed-use charging sites will note the 10-port capacity and integrated solar canopy as a template for urban EV infrastructure.
Battery-backed EV charging hub opens in New York City
A large electric vehicle charging hub in New York City will operate using battery storage, according to InsideEVs. The facility represents a deployment model that avoids grid upgrade costs by buffering demand with on-site batteries. No capacity or site figures were disclosed in the excerpt.
Why it matters
Battery-buffered hubs let charge point operators accelerate rollout in grid-constrained urban areas without waiting for utility reinforcement. The approach is gaining traction among US metro procurements seeking faster delivery timelines.
ElectricFish unveils battery-powered fast charging platform at CES
ElectricFish has launched a battery-powered fast charging platform at CES, targeting deployment scenarios where grid capacity is limited or unavailable. The system stores energy in batteries and delivers rapid charging without requiring immediate grid upgrades, offering a mobile or semi-permanent solution for EV infrastructure. Details on power output, battery capacity and commercial availability were not disclosed in the announcement.
Why it matters
Battery-buffered charging systems can accelerate site deployment timelines and reduce upfront grid connection costs, making them attractive to CPOs entering constrained or temporary locations. The CES debut signals growing vendor interest in off-grid and grid-independent charging hardware for the North American market.
Electric Vehicles
US EV sales hit 12 per cent market share in Q3 2025 despite automaker retrenchments
Electric vehicle sales in the United States reached a record in the third quarter of 2025, capturing approximately 12 per cent of the market, according to Car and Driver's January/February 2026 issue. Analyst Loren McDonald of Chargeonomics estimated that up to 125,000 EV sales were pulled forward into Q3 before the $7,500 federal purchase incentive ended on 30 September. Despite this growth, North American automakers, particularly the Detroit Three, have delayed or cancelled electric vehicle plans and models.
Why it matters
The Q3 sales spike driven by expiring federal incentives signals potential volatility in near term EV adoption, which may affect charging infrastructure deployment timelines and utilisation forecasts for CPOs planning network expansion. The pullback from major automakers could reshape the competitive landscape for charging providers as the pace and geography of electrification becomes more uneven across vehicle segments.