Daily EV news · US · 7 November 2026
EV Charging
US Reaches 757 Sites and 6,095 Stalls Offering 400 kW or More DC Fast Charging
According to the DCFC Tracker, which uses Alternative Fuels Data Center data, the United States had 757 locations with 6,095 DC fast charging stalls rated at a peak output of 400 kW or higher as of 6 November 2026. EVChargingStations.com, which reported the milestone, says the segment is growing quickly. It adds that the current deployment rate suggests the fourth quarter will again bring a record number of new highest power chargers.
Why it matters
The 400 kW and above segment is scaling fast enough that it is now a mainstream deployment category rather than a niche one. Developers, CPOs and funders should expect competing sites to offer higher power, and should factor that into hardware choices and site specifications.
LS Power proposes to take EVgo private at $2.00 per share
EVgo said it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from LS Power Equity Advisors and its affiliates to acquire all Class A common stock it does not already own, for cash at $2.00 per share. LS Power holds approximately 56% of EVgo's combined voting power. The announcement is dated 2 November 2026 in the EV Charging News Blog report, which describes EVgo as one of the nation's largest providers of public fast charging infrastructure in the United States.
Why it matters
A change of ownership at a major US fast charging operator could shift its capital allocation, site roll-out priorities and supplier relationships, so partners and bidders should watch for updates. The proposal is non-binding, so the outcome remains uncertain.
Electric Vehicles
CleanTechnica reviews the Velotric GoMad electric utility ebike
CleanTechnica tested the Velotric GoMad, a utility ebike from Velotric, which the review describes as one of the largest ebike brands in the US. The bike can take rear bags, a passenger kit or a delivery basket, and assembly takes between 30 minutes and an hour using the tools supplied. Velotric provided the bike to the author for the review.
Why it matters
This is a consumer ebike review with no direct bearing on charging infrastructure, so it has little procurement relevance for CPOs. It is only a loose signal of US light electric mobility interest, with no charging demand figures given.
Workhorse signs first Canadian dealer deal with Tristan Fleet Management for W56 electric trucks
Workhorse is bringing its W56 Class 5 and 6 electric trucks to Canada under a new agreement with Tristan Fleet Management, a dealer group and fleet management provider offering truck and trailer sales, parts, repair, and 24/7 roadside assistance and towing. It is the first Canadian dealer partnership for Workhorse, which has sold and supported electric trucks in Canada since 2021 through its partnership with Purolator. The announcement was reported in an EV trade news article, which quotes Chief Revenue Officer James Griffin on the W56's real-world fleet service across Canada.
Why it matters
A dealer network with round-the-clock roadside support addresses a common barrier for Canadian fleets considering electric medium-duty trucks, and signals a likely rise in depot charging demand beyond step van operators. CPOs and installers serving last-mile and commercial fleets in Canada should watch for new W56 orders that need charging infrastructure.
North Carolina farm converts $750 Mitsubishi i-MiEV into hay hauler instead of buying $40,000 side-by-side
A 70-acre North Carolina farm has modified a 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV, bought through Facebook Marketplace for roughly $750, to carry hay, feed pans, horse blankets and riding jumps. The rear seats and doors were removed to make room for a wooden cargo platform, and the car is nicknamed the "iMoo". The Cool Down, reporting on an Out of Spec Bits video, says an electric side-by-side would have cost about $40,000, and the car is charged about once a week from an ordinary wall outlet.
Why it matters
It shows a low-cost, second-hand EV being used for light utility work with only a standard wall outlet for charging, so no dedicated charging hardware is needed. For CPOs and procurement teams, it is a small example of rural and off-grid demand that sits outside the public charging market.
Used EVs in the US sell nearly two weeks faster than gasoline cars despite 9.8% price rise
An iSeeCars analysis of September sales, reported by InsideEVs and The Cool Down, found used EV prices up 9.8% on September 2025, against 4.8% for hybrids and 0.3% for gasoline cars. Used EVs averaged 41.9 days on dealer lots versus 54.8 days for gasoline cars, with EVs selling 10.1% faster than a year earlier while gasoline cars took 19.9% longer. Audi ranked first among the fastest selling pre-owned EVs, followed by a Toyota electric SUV and the Lexus RZ 300e, and Tesla had no model in the top 10.
Why it matters
Strong used EV demand even at higher prices points to a growing pool of drivers who will need public and destination charging, which supports utilisation assumptions for site planning. The absence of Tesla from the fastest selling list also hints at a broader mix of vehicles and connector needs on the road.
Grid & Energy
PacifiCorp asks California regulators for a 57% net rate increase affecting 46,000 customers
PacifiCorp, which operates as Pacific Power and is owned by Berkshire Hathaway through Berkshire Hathaway Energy, asked the California Public Utilities Commission on 6 November 2026 for a $103.4 million increase effective 1 January 2027. The request equals a net increase of 57% for about 46,000 electricity customers in far northern California, and is more than double the 25.7% the utility sought on 5 May 2022. The report, which carries a sponsor disclosure, also notes the utility's credit rating sits one notch above junk.
Why it matters
Electricity tariffs feed directly into the operating costs and business cases of charge points in the affected service area, so CPOs and site hosts there should watch how the case develops. A financially strained utility may also influence the pace of grid investment and connections, though the article does not address charging directly.
Washington's Camano Island gains backup transmission line after single line failure once caused island-wide blackout
Utility upgrades on Camano Island, Washington, mean a single failed transmission line no longer leaves the whole island without power. A backup line was added in 2023, crews are rebuilding a second line from Stanwood, and a new north-end substation has replaced decades-old equipment, according to the Stanwood Camano News as reported by The Cool Down. Snohomish PUD spokesperson Erica Keene said that if one line goes out, the other can feed the island, and the substation's added capacity could let crews reroute power to more customers when conditions allow.
Why it matters
Grid resilience upgrades like redundant feeds and new substations shape the reliability and capacity available to charging sites in storm-prone, single-feed areas. Procurement and CPO teams assessing rural or island locations should weigh network redundancy alongside connection cost and timing.
New York residential electricity prices run 58% above the US national average
Reported by The Cool Down, citing Energy Information Administration data analysed by the Empire Center for Public Policy, a conservative think tank. New York's average residential price is 28.65 cents per kilowatt hour, and a home using 800 kilowatt hours a month would pay $275 more over a year, against a nationwide median increase of $82. The state's annual price rise was 7.5% compared with 3.4% nationally, and the Empire Center put the increase in bills at 11%, behind only Hawai'i and New Hampshire in dollar terms.
Why it matters
High and rising retail power prices feed directly into energy costs for charge point operators, and can squeeze margins or push up pricing for drivers in New York. Procurement teams should factor tariff exposure and rate trends into site economics and long term pricing models.
New Mexico community centre adds 7.5 kW solar array and 10.6 kWh battery to cut bills and ride through outages
A former one-room schoolhouse in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico, now houses a community centre with a 7.5-kilowatt solar array and a 10.6-kilowatt-hour battery system, installed last fall, according to Solar Power World as relayed by The Cool Down. Taos-based PPC Solar, also known as Paradise Power Co., delivered the installation free of charge through its annual nonprofit donation program, following three years of applications. Ojo Sarco is an unincorporated community of 300 residents, 43 miles northeast of Santa Fe.
Why it matters
The project shows how small solar and storage installs can give rural community sites bill savings and resilience, the same site profile that often hosts or neighbours charging in underserved areas. For CPOs and procurement teams, it signals a possible route to co-located generation and backup at host sites, though the source gives no EV charging detail or cost figures.
Policy & Market
US used EV tax credit ended on 30 September 2025, but outdated guidance still circulates
A Life After Work desk piece, edited by David Beren, follows a 67 year old retiree who arrived at a dealership expecting the used EV credit, which paid the lesser of $4,000 or 30% of the sale price. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed on 4 July 2025, moved its end date from 31 December 2032 to 30 September 2025, the same date the new car credit ends. The home charger credit, worth 30% of cost and limited to $1,000 for personal use, does not apply to anything installed after 30 June 2026.
Why it matters
With the purchase and home charging incentives removed, used EV buyers must justify the switch on running costs alone, which may weigh on near term demand for home charging and put more focus on public charging value. Stale online articles still quoting the credits also risk creating false expectations among customers.
NRDC Assesses the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, Combining Transmission Reform with Permitting Changes
The Natural Resources Defense Council has published its assessment of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA), a bill that follows years of negotiations on permitting reform. NRDC says the transmission and grid provisions would bring substantial and durable benefits by allowing new investment in an ageing power grid, but it raises concerns about changes to federal environmental laws, permitting standards and judicial remedies. It warns that the "project certainty" language could favour fossil fuel, mining, data centre and other industrial projects over clean energy, and could limit agencies' ability to address newly discovered harms.
Why it matters
Transmission and grid reform could ease the network constraints that affect charging site delivery and grid connections, but the permitting changes could shift which projects get priority and certainty. Procurement teams and CPOs should follow how the bill's final text treats energy infrastructure and environmental review.