Daily EV news · US · 26 October 2026
EV Charging
Go Eve raises £750,000 for DockChain fleet charging technology
Wolverhampton based Go Eve, a spin out from University College Dublin and Imperial College London, has secured £750,000 (US$1 million) from Innovate UK and private investors for its patented DockChain technology. The system charges multiple vehicles sequentially from a single DC charger, reducing the need for new charging stations at every bay and minimising electrical infrastructure requirements. The 18 month project will develop hardware, software and firmware to enable more reliable control over charging sessions without physically unplugging vehicles, with existing units upgradable to the new technology.
Why it matters
The technology addresses a critical infrastructure challenge as UK commercial fleet EV penetration is projected to reach 30% to 50% by 2030, allowing fleet operators to scale fast charging capacity without proportional increases in grid connections or charging hardware. For charge point operators and fleet managers, DockChain offers a route to expand charging provision within existing electrical capacity constraints and parking footprints.
LAZ Parking launches joint venture with EverCharge for multi-unit dwelling EV charging and dynamic load management
LAZ Parking has formed a joint venture with EverCharge, a subsidiary of indiGOtech, to deploy EV charging for apartment and condo residents across LAZ's portfolio of around 2.1 million parking spaces at 5,700 locations in 639 cities. The offering, called LAZ Multifamily EV Charging Powered by Evercharge SmartPower, will use EverCharge's dynamic load management technology to enable deployment of up to five times more charging ports per power source. LAZ already has a target to deploy 50,000 Level 2 EV charging stations across its US and Canada real estate portfolio through a partnership with Epic Charging.
Why it matters
This joint venture opens a significant procurement pipeline for multi-unit dwelling charging infrastructure, with LAZ's 2.1 million parking space portfolio representing one of the largest addressable markets in North America. The dynamic load management approach could reduce installation costs and accelerate deployment timelines, making multi-family charging projects more commercially viable for property owners and CPOs.
Electric Vehicles
Solid Power commissions continuous electrolyte line to support automotive qualification
Solid Power has commissioned its MOBIUS continuous electrolyte manufacturing line, designed to support material qualification with automotive and cell manufacturing partners ahead of commercial electrolyte supply. The pilot line represents a step in the company's commercial pathway for solid state battery materials in the United States.
Why it matters
The commissioning of a pilot manufacturing line signals potential future procurement opportunities as automotive OEMs and cell manufacturers evaluate solid state battery technology for electric vehicle applications.
Grid & Energy
Texas Powerwall owner calculates free overnight charging could save $717 annually versus Tesla's $800 credit
A Dallas Fort Worth homeowner with a 17 kilowatt solar system and two Powerwall batteries has analysed a year of meter data and found that switching from Tesla's fixed plan to a free overnight charging tariff could reduce annual electricity costs from $940 to $224. The homeowner noted that 63% of their grid imports already occur between 9pm and 6am, meaning overnight battery charging could cut daytime imports from 4,412 kilowatt hours to around 620 kilowatt hours. The analysis, shared on Reddit's r/solar forum, suggests the free overnight plan could deliver $717 in annual savings, though this depends on actively using the batteries to shift load from peak to off peak periods.
Why it matters
The case illustrates how time of use tariffs and battery dispatch strategies can materially alter the economics of home energy storage, a consideration for residential installers and utilities designing EV and battery charging programmes. It also highlights the growing sophistication of prosumers in optimising storage assets, which may influence future tariff design and grid service procurement.