Daily EV news · US · 15 June 2026
EV Charging
US public EV charging network reaches 250,000 ports across 80,531 locations
The United States now has just over 250,000 public EV charging ports installed at 80,531 locations, according to the Alternative Fuels Data Center. The expansion has been driven by federal funding for fast chargers along travel corridors and retail companies installing Level 2 and fast chargers at shopping centres, convenience stores, restaurants, libraries and community centres. The milestone represents progress towards the Biden administration's target of 500,000 public EV chargers by 2030.
Why it matters
The 250,000 port milestone provides procurement teams and charge point operators with a benchmark for network density and competitive positioning as federal funding continues to flow through state programmes. Retail site hosts now have clearer data on national infrastructure growth to inform their own charging installation strategies and partnership decisions.
Electric Vehicles
Four premium electric SUVs target US suburban families as luxury segment reaches 2 million annual sales
BMW iX3, Volvo EX60, Mercedes-Benz Electric GLC and Rivian R2 are launching in 2026 to compete for the US luxury SUV segment, which accounts for 12% of new vehicle sales or approximately 2 million units annually. US Census Bureau data shows around 40% of single-family homes include children under 18, making the segment attractive for models designed around school runs, commuting and home charging. The vehicles were approved for development three to seven years ago under different incentive and regulatory conditions.
Why it matters
A wave of premium electric SUVs targeting 2 million annual luxury sales creates fresh demand for residential charging infrastructure in suburban single-family homes. CPOs and installers should anticipate increased home charger deployment as these models reach driveways in 2026, particularly in family-oriented suburban markets.
Policy & Market
Andy Palmer warns weakening UK ZEV Mandate to 50% by 2030 risks billions in EV investment
Dr Andy Palmer, former Nissan executive who launched the Leaf, has criticised reported plans by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to dilute the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate to a 50% electric vehicle penetration target by 2030. Writing in Transport + Energy, Palmer argues the original mandate underpinned major commitments including Nissan's investment in new Leaf and Juke EV production at Sunderland, Chery's UK plans, and battery projects in Sunderland and Somerset. He warns that repeated policy reversals erode investor confidence across vehicle manufacturing, charging infrastructure, battery supply and energy sectors.
Why it matters
A weakened ZEV Mandate could slow the rollout of charging networks by reducing the certainty that infrastructure investors and charge point operators need to commit capital. The policy shift threatens the regulatory stability that has driven billions in UK supply chain and manufacturing investment tied to EV adoption forecasts.