Daily EV news · US · 25 May 2026
EV Charging
Walnut Creek considers ending free EV charging programme
The city of Walnut Creek in California is reviewing whether to discontinue its free electric vehicle charging service, according to SFGATE. The municipality currently offers complimentary charging to EV drivers but is now evaluating the programme's future. No specific timeline or alternative charging arrangements have been announced.
Why it matters
The potential policy shift signals how US municipalities are reassessing early EV incentives as adoption grows, which may create commercial opportunities for charge point operators if the city moves to paid or privately operated infrastructure.
Electric Vehicles
VinFast appoints Repairwise as U.S. after-sales partner
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has named Repairwise as its after-sales service partner in the United States, according to The EV Report. The partnership aims to support VinFast's growing U.S. customer base with repair and maintenance services. No financial terms or specific service scope details were disclosed in the announcement.
Why it matters
A robust after-sales network is critical for EV adoption and fleet confidence, making service partnerships a key indicator of market commitment. For charging operators, VinFast's infrastructure expansion signals potential co-location opportunities at service centres and dealerships.
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring achieves 360 mile real world range with $55 fast charging cost for 250 miles
The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring SUV delivers 360 miles of real world driving range, below its official 450 mile rating, according to Autonocion.com testing. Fast charging 250 miles of range costs approximately $55 at public DC chargers in the United States. The findings provide practical charging cost and range data for fleet operators evaluating premium electric SUVs.
Why it matters
Real world range and fast charging costs directly impact total cost of ownership calculations for fleet procurement decisions. The $0.22 per mile charging cost and 80 per cent real world to rated range ratio offer benchmarks for comparing premium EV options against operational requirements.
Policy & Market
Connecticut EV incentive guide published for 2026
ConsumerAffairs has released a guide detailing Connecticut's electric vehicle incentives, tax credits and rebates available in 2026. The publication provides an overview of state level support mechanisms for EV adoption. No specific funding amounts or programme details were disclosed in the excerpt.
Why it matters
State incentive programmes directly influence EV uptake rates, which in turn drive demand for charging infrastructure procurement and site development across Connecticut.