EV Charging Trends, Tech & Insights Curated by Workersbee

Top Headlines This Week

Blink Charging Deploys 20 High-Powered DC Fast Chargers at Key Border Corridor

Blink Charging has installed 10 dual-port 180 kW DC fast chargers (20 ports total) at the Imperial Center in California, strengthening EV infrastructure between I8 and SR111. This site is now a vital link for cross-border and regional traffic.
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Plugzmart Launches 'Relay' to Bridge Charging Networks Without OCPI Lock-In

India-based Plugzmart introduces Relay, a platform that enables charging networks to interconnect across different CMS providers—without requiring full OCPI implementation. The move simplifies multi-network integration and boosts flexibility for CPOs.
Details on Times of India »

Chevy Bolt Is Back—with NACS Plug and Under $35K Price Tag

GM has confirmed a second-generation Chevrolet Bolt, redesigned with the Ultium platform and equipped with Tesla's NACS port. The relaunch aims to offer an affordable EV with access to Supercharger stations by 2027.
Full story on Road & Track »

California Hits 21.6% EV Share in Q2 Vehicle Sales

California continues to outpace the rest of the U.S. in EV adoption. In Q2 2025, electric vehicles made up 21.6% of new car sales—double the national average—thanks to robust incentives, infrastructure, and consumer awareness.
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Tech Focus: The Rise of Ultra-Fast Charging

350 kW+ Charging Systems Become the New Norm

Ultra-fast charging stations (350 kW and above) are becoming increasingly common worldwide. Supported by liquid-cooled connectors and smart thermal regulation, these systems enable 15–20 minute charging sessions for modern EVs.
Adoption is rapidly increasing across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Read S&P Global’s analysis »

Industry Report of the Week

IEA – Global EV Outlook 2025: EV Charging Chapter
Explore the evolution of public EV infrastructure, the shift to ultra-fast charging, and the regional deployment gaps in this authoritative global report.
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This week reflects key movements in EV charging: strategic infrastructure deployments, new interoperability solutions, and stronger commitments to universal access standards like NACS. Workersbee continues to monitor the pulse of global trends—bringing clarity to complexity.

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