The EC Tech Desk is a monthly resource compiled by the EC’s technical services team that aims to curate transportation electrification’s most relevant news, tools, and resources in a brief, readable format.
Charging Infrastructure News
- NEVI: U.S. District Judge Tana Lin ruled in favor of 20 states and the District of Columbia’s case against the U.S. Department of Transportation’s suspension of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Next week, the Senate will determine whether the funds will be redirected to other infrastructure programs.
- GM made an agreement so Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac EV drivers have smoother access to Electrify America chargers. Electrify America stations can now be found in GM’s myBrand app, making payment and the overall user experience more seamless.
- EVgo recently announced that it’s set to develop 150 fast chargers annually at Kroger Family Stores through 2035. The rollout is already available to drivers in Salt Lake City, UT, with locations planned in several other states. With EVgo’s 2025 successful NACS connector pilot, both the fast chargers and NACS availability make it convenient for drivers to charge while making a quick run for groceries or other nearby shops.
- ChargePoint has added a mix of DCFC and Level 2 public EV chargers at rental car locations in Wisconsin. The chargers will serve drivers in the Appleton and Madison communities while allowing rental cars to charge up.
- Tesla partnered with Wawa, a popular gas station chain in the northeastern U.S., to install self-branded Tesla superchargers, managing them under Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program. While Wawa hasn’t shared how many self-owned supercharger sites are planned, the chain already hosts over 2,000 Tesla Superchargers across its locations.
- ElectricFish has also targeted conveniently-sited gas stations to provide its Turbo Charge EV platform, creating an opportunity for a 400 kWh battery with dual 400 kW DC fast charging ports and real-time management and charging schedules. With ElectricFish’s revenue-share program, several sites, like Detroit’s Eastern Market district, are already seeing commercial and public use.
- MSI unveiled its new EZgo 9.6 kW portable EV charger, allowing for drivers to charge at home and take the Level 1 or Level 2 charger with them on the go. With a 25-foot cable and NEMA wall plug, it’s available for a J1772 or NACS charging plug.
- Autel Energy launched its MaxiCharger EV charger that integrates app-free credit card payments, making it ideal for hospitality, fleet, multi-family residential, destination, and workplace applications as a smart but practical Level 2 charger.
Vehicle News
- Winter Driving: CNET Editor Andrew Lanxon published an article about driving in northern Sweden in a Volvo EX90 over a two-hour cross-country route to prove that EVs can withstand winter weather. Lanxon reasons that EVs have improved braking time, and the battery is typically positioned lower in the chassis, allowing better weight distribution in icy conditions.
- Porsche EV models (Macan EV, Cayenne EV, and 2026 and newer Taycans) will now support the Plug and Charge protocol at Tesla Superchargers, allowing for a better user experience.
- GreenPower Motor reached an agreement with New Mexico’s Economic Development Department to build a new EV manufacturing facility in Santa Teresa. The Santa Teresa Borderplex is a special economic zone centered on a key US-Mexico trade hub. The facility will build a variety of Class 4 electric commercial vehicles, creating over 340 jobs and generating over $200 million for New Mexico over the next decade.
- Long-Term Performance: Recurrent assessed battery data across multiple electric models bought new and found the following in their first five years:
- Cadillac, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Rivian had no apparent range loss
- Audi, Chevrolet, Kia, and Tesla all saw expected range retention, even with varying battery sizes BMW, Jaguar, and Volkswagen saw lower than average range retention, with a likelihood that driving experience needs modification to increase range efficiency.
- Range Anxiety: The age-old concern of being stranded with a dead EV is assuredly quelled by InsideEV Editor Patrick George’s article, which cites the 2025 Plug In America survey showing that range anxiety has decreased to 21.7%—a 50% decrease from the previous year.
Cool Tool Pool
- EV Savings: Coltura’s EV Cost Savings Index for Q4 2025 is out now, showing that drivers save an average of 8.3 cents per mile by switching to electric, despite increased electrical rates and lower gas prices in the past year. U.S. drivers clocking 20,000 miles or more annually can save an average of $1,659 per year on fuel and maintenance, and $1,059 on fuel alone.
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