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Kempower analyzed North American public charging sites connected to its ChargEye cloud software and found plug count had a correlation of 0.63 with site utilization, compared with just 0.228 for installed power. Sites with eight plugs delivered 128,342 kWh versus 61,453 kWh at four plug sites, more than double the energy. The Finnish manufacturer's distributed charging setup connects multiple plugs to a centralized power unit, with software dynamically distributing available power.

Why it matters: The findings suggest charge point operators may achieve better returns by prioritizing plug availability over maximum power per charger, reshaping procurement strategies around access rather than peak charging speed alone. Kempower's data indicates infrastructure utilization depends more on serving multiple vehicles simultaneously than on deploying the highest power ratings at fewer points.

General Motors is providing free charging at Chevrolet dealerships across Peru for buyers of plug-in models including the Captiva and Spark EUV. The move supports a market where electrified vehicle sales grew more than 86 per cent in the first half of the year, reaching 8,285 plug-in Chevrolets sold in that period. GM is expanding its Latin American EV push following a Cadillac launch in South America's largest car market.

Why it matters: The dealership charging rollout shows how OEMs are using captive networks to support EV adoption in emerging markets with limited public infrastructure. Peru's 86 per cent sales growth signals rising procurement opportunities for charge-point operators and installers serving both private dealership sites and the wider public network.

Emobi has partnered with OmniTrust to strengthen cybersecurity for Plug and Charge technology across North America. The partnership combines Emobi's ISO 15118 based JustPlug cloud platform with OmniTrust's cryptographic trust technology, enabling vehicles to authenticate and charge without cards or apps while working with both new and legacy charging hardware. The system assigns each vehicle a secure digital identity using hardware security modules and digital certificates to encrypt and authenticate charging sessions.

Why it matters: Procurement teams evaluating Plug and Charge deployments now have a security focused platform that claims compatibility with existing charger fleets, potentially reducing hardware replacement costs. The partnership addresses growing cybersecurity requirements in tender specifications as connected charging infrastructure expands.

A new survey by Plug In America reveals that loyalty among electric vehicle drivers continues to increase, even as federal incentives are withdrawn. The findings suggest that EV adoption momentum may be sustained by user satisfaction rather than subsidy programmes alone. The survey was published in the United States and reported via Lelezard.

Why it matters: Strong driver loyalty signals stable long term demand for charging infrastructure, helping CPOs and procurement teams justify investment even without federal grants. The trend may also encourage private sector funding for network expansion as the market matures beyond subsidy dependence.

ChargePoint has partnered with OBE Power to deploy 2,500 new EV chargers at multi-family residential buildings across the United States. The move addresses a gap in home charging access, as a Plug In America survey found that 85% of EV owners and 84% of prospective buyers live in single-family homes, with convenient home charging cited as the most significant economic factor for EV adoption. The partnership targets apartment and condo complexes, where onsite charging remains limited.

Why it matters: The 2,500-unit rollout represents a significant procurement opportunity in the underserved multi-family residential segment, where charging infrastructure lags behind single-family home installations. For CPOs and installers, the ChargePoint and OBE Power partnership signals growing investment in a market segment critical to broadening EV adoption beyond homeowners.

A May 2026 peer reviewed study by Toyota's Research Institute North America analysed telematics from over 6,000 Toyota and Lexus PHEVs in the US and Canada. Toyota RAV4 PHEV owners plugged in on 7 out of every 10 driving days, while Lexus NX 450h+ owners charged 8 to 9 times per 10 driving days. Only 9 per cent of Toyota and 4 per cent of Lexus drivers rarely charged. The findings align with 2024 Australian data but contrast sharply with a European study released three months earlier showing far lower charging frequency.

Why it matters: The data informs infrastructure planning and policy decisions around PHEV incentives, particularly as charging behaviour varies significantly by region. For charge point operators, understanding actual plug in rates helps forecast demand where PHEVs represent a growing share of the electrified vehicle mix.

Toyota Motor North America has announced a partnership with Treehouse to streamline home EV charging station purchases and installations for buyers of Toyota and Lexus battery electric and plug in hybrid vehicles. Treehouse, described as a software enabled operating system for electrification programmes, manages the entire process including quotes, scheduling vetted licensed electricians, and filing permits, with hardware installation completed in a single visit. The initiative targets mainstream buyers who lack charging knowledge but want professional service.

Why it matters: OEMs bundling installation services with vehicle sales can accelerate residential charging adoption and create new procurement channels for electricians and hardware suppliers. The partnership model may influence how other manufacturers structure their charging infrastructure support programmes.

Republican leaders on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are proposing legislation to eliminate 879 million dollars originally allocated for electric vehicle chargers under the 2021 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, redirecting it from what they term wasteful Democrat priorities. The funding has been subject to legal challenges since January 2025, when the Trump administration attempted to halt it unilaterally before a court ordered the U.S. Department of Transportation to proceed. A poll of 600 potential EV buyers released on 12 January by advocacy group EVs for All America found that 20 per cent cited unreliable charger networks as their top concern about plug-in models.

Why it matters: The proposed cut threatens nearly 900 million dollars in federal capital that charge point operators and contractors have been counting on for network expansion, potentially stalling site development pipelines. For procurement teams, the uncertainty around appropriated funds complicates long term project planning and may force a shift towards private or state level financing.

A federal judge has vacated seven termination notices after the US Department of Energy cancelled $7.5 billion in financial awards, ruling the action violated equal protection guarantees. The lawsuit was brought by St. Paul, Minnesota, and a coalition including Elevate Energy, the Environmental Defense Fund, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Plug In America and the Southeast Community Organization. The DOE said it disagrees with the decision and defended its review process, though it did not confirm whether it would appeal.

Why it matters: The ruling restores billions in federal funding that could support EV charging infrastructure and related clean energy projects, providing renewed certainty for grant recipients and developers. The decision may influence how future federal energy awards are administered and challenged.