Slate Auto is the latest wannabe EV maker in the US. It is developing affordable and customizable EVs to electrify the entry-level segment of the market. https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/slate-auto-introduces-affordable-and-customizable-evs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slate-auto-introduces-affordable-and-customizable-evs #evchargingstations

Stellantis and Factorial Energy announced the successful validation of the automotive-sized Factorial Electrolyte System Technology solid-state battery cells. https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/stellantis-and-factorial-energys-solid-state-batteries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stellantis-and-factorial-energys-solid-state-batteries #evchargingstations

Ionity, one of the largest European DC fast-charging networks, announced that it will be the first charge point operator to procure Alpitronic HYC1000 chargers. https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/ionity-will-be-first-to-use-alpitronic-hyc1000-chargers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ionity-will-be-first-to-use-alpitronic-hyc1000-chargers #evchargingstations

Greenlane has opened its first flagship charging hub for commercial EVs in Colton, California — 1 of 3 such locations planned along the I-15 corridor. https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/greenlane-opens-flagship-charging-hub-for-ev-trucks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greenlane-opens-flagship-charging-hub-for-ev-trucks #evchargingstations

Kia has finally gained access to the Tesla Supercharging network in the US for all its EVs. Adapters are still necessary, but native compatibility is coming. https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/kia-evs-gains-access-to-over-21500-tesla-superchargers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kia-evs-gains-access-to-over-21500-tesla-superchargers #evchargingstations

In Q1 2025, the Tesla Supercharging network noted the lowest number of new stalls and stations added since Q1 2021, highlighting slower overall network growth. https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/tesla-supercharging-network-slows-down-q1-2025-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tesla-supercharging-network-slows-down-q1-2025-report #evchargingstations

In an exclusive with State Of Charge's Tom Moloughney, the announcement of the Walmart EV charging network with ultra-fast DC fast-charging has gone live. https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/exclusive-walmart-ev-charging-network/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exclusive-walmart-ev-charging-network #evchargingstations

In April, followers of EVChargingStations.com can win a new AC Level 2 EV charging station — this time it's a 48-amp Grizzl-E Ultimate from United Chargers. https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/win-a-grizzl-e-ultimate-48-amp-in-aprils-ev-charger-giveaway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=win-a-grizzl-e-ultimate-48-amp-in-aprils-ev-charger-giveaway #evchargingstations

CATL, the world's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer, unveiled 3 new batteries with significantly improved performance: the Shenxing, Naxtra, & Freevoy. https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/catls-2nd-gen-shenxing-lfp-batteries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=catls-2nd-gen-shenxing-lfp-batteries #evchargingstations

Kia has unveiled the all-new 2026 Kia EV4 with NACS charging port at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, set to hit the US market in early 2026. https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/2026-kia-ev4-with-nacs-charging-port-debuts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-kia-ev4-with-nacs-charging-port-debuts #evchargingstations