charging
Latest
Volta is installing 1,000 EV fast-charging stations at Walgreens locations
The stalls are already available at 49 stores, and they'll soon be present at more than 500.
Biden administration unveils $5 billion plan for EV charging infrastructure
The Biden administration has announced a $5 billion plan to help states build half a million EV charging stations by 2030.
Tesla is opening more of its European Superchargers to third-party EVs
The company is expanding a pilot beyond the Netherlands to France and Norway.
The Google Pixel 6 doesn't charge as quickly as you might expect
Google's Pixel 6 and 6 Pro appear to charge significantly slower than the company suggests.
Polestar gives owners two years of free fast charging from Electrify America
Polestar 2 drivers now get two years of free fast charging at Electrify America stations, albeit for 30 minutes at a time.
Realme's 'MagDart' is an Android take on MagSafe, but faster
Realme, the sister brand of Oppo and OnePlus, has announced its very own "MagDart" magnetic wireless charging system, which is essentially the Android version of iPhone's MagSafe.
Audi e-tron GT buyers will get three years of free DC fast charging
Audi is giving E-Tron GT buyers three years of free DC fast charging to match an offering for Porsche EV buyers.
Norway fines Tesla for reducing battery capacities and charging speeds
A court in Norway has found Tesla guilty after it was sued by owners who complained of reduced battery capacities and charging speeds.
Audi is piloting battery-powered EV fast-charging stations
Audi has unveiled an interesting high-speed "charging hub" concept that will allow EV users to make a reservation for up to 300 kW charging speeds.
EVgo will support Tesla cars at over 600 fast charging stations
EVgo is widening the use of Tesla connectors at its fast charging stations, with 600 stations adding support in a matter of months.
Tesla launches the world's largest Supercharger station in Shanghai
Tesla has launched the world’s largest Supercharger station in China.
VW shows its mobile EV charging robot in action
VW has shown its prototype EV charging robot in action, hinting at a future where you don't have to park in a dedicated space to recharge.
Electrify America rolls out a 'plug and pay' charging system
The 2021 Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air are among the first Plug & Charge EVs.
Apple pays $9.75 million to settle lawsuit over Powerbeats2 charging issues
Apple has agreed to pay $9.75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over charging issues with its Powerbeats2 wireless earphones.
Qualcomm's Quick Charge 5 promises more power and super fast speeds
It’s been three years since Qualcomm last announced a new generation of its Quick Charge technology, and the company has updates today that might make juicing up your phones even breezier than before. Quick Charge 5 promises to charge devices to 50 percent in just 5 minutes, and supports more than 100W of charging power in a smartphone, which the company says is the first time for a “commercially viable fast charging platform.” While Qualcomm didn’t specify a battery size in its claim, footnotes in the company’s press release state that it ran tests on a 4,500mAh cell.
Oppo's 65W AirVOOC takes just 30 minutes to wirelessly charge a phone
Oppo claims that its upcoming 65W AirVOOC is able to reduce the wireless charging time from the previous 56 minutes to just 30.
Jaguar will supply I-Pace EVs for Norway's new wirelessly-charged taxi service
Jaguar is backing the world's first high-powered wireless taxis.
Electrify America’s first cross-country EV charging route is complete
Electrify America's first cross-country EV charging route stretches from Washington DC to LA.
Jaguar's 2021 I-Pace features faster charging and an improved infotainment system
The Jaguar I-Pace has been updated for 2021.
Apple Maps adds EV-focused features and cycling directions
Apple is updating Maps to add much-requested cycling directions, EV charger finding and more detailed maps in other countries.