Daily EV news · US · 30 September 2026
EV Charging
EVgo unveils 750 kW charging platform with dynamic power sharing and NACS connectors
EVgo has previewed its next generation fast charging system capable of delivering up to 750 kW, developed at its Innovation Lab in El Segundo, California, with technology partner Delta Electronics. The platform features dynamic power sharing across dispensers, NACS connectors, touchless payment and improved cable maneuverability. CEO Badar Khan said the architecture is designed to future proof the network for current and future vehicles as battery technology and charging speeds advance.
Why it matters
The 750 kW platform signals a major infrastructure upgrade cycle for charge point operators preparing for higher power EVs, with dynamic sharing potentially reducing capital costs per stall. NACS standardisation and reliability improvements may influence procurement specifications and vendor selection criteria across the US market.
ChargePoint shares rise 7 percent as September rally continues while EVgo and Blink Charging decline
ChargePoint stock climbed 7 percent to $10.16 on Wednesday, extending a multi-week September advance driven by second quarter results that showed $116 million in revenue, an 18 percent year over year increase, alongside improved margins and a smaller than expected loss. EVgo shares fell 3 percent to $1.29 and Blink Charging slipped 0.45 percent to $0.56, highlighting divergent performance among listed charging operators. Analysts note ChargePoint's rally has outpaced the broader sector despite ongoing concerns over cash burn and balance sheet pressure.
Why it matters
The widening performance gap between ChargePoint and its publicly traded rivals signals shifting investor confidence in individual operators' financial trajectories, a dynamic that may influence capital allocation decisions and partnership strategies for site hosts and fleet buyers evaluating long term charging infrastructure partners.
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Longmeadow board switches EV charging to per-kilowatt-hour billing and reopens two town stations
The Longmeadow Select Board voted on 28 September to replace the town's $8 per hour or 13 cents per minute EV charging rate, set in 2022, with a per-kilowatt-hour model across four level 2 stations. Two stations at the DPW and Adult Center are now operational after software upgrades following the original vendor's collapse, with two more sites at Longmeadow High School and Wolf Swamp Athletic Fields awaiting the same fix. Town Manager Lyn Simmons told the board that Universal Electric and the energy manager installed bridge software to restore service.
Why it matters
The shift to consumption based billing aligns municipal charging with grid costs and may inform other US towns facing stranded assets after vendor failures. Procurement teams will note the bridge software approach as a recovery path when original equipment manufacturers exit the market.