Electric vehicle charging cable plugged into public EV charger port

MARKET TRENDS

19 Feb 2026

Europe’s EV Networks Face a Reliability Reckoning

As Europe tops 1 million chargers, networks compete on uptime, transparency, and seamless digital access rather than sheer scale

Fast charging connector plugged into electric vehicle

TECHNOLOGY

18 Feb 2026

Blockchain and EV Charging: Promise Without Proof

Europe’s EV charging boom highlights payment strains, but blockchain remains confined to research and pilot schemes

Electric vehicle charging at public fast charger station

PARTNERSHIPS

17 Feb 2026

Scale Wins as EV Charging Firms Consolidate

Connected Kerb buys Trojan Energy, adding 1,500 chargers and accelerating consolidation in the UK’s kerbside EV race

Branded Octopus Energy electric van plugged into public charging point

INSIGHTS

16 Feb 2026

Octopus Electroverse Bets Big on Fleet EV Boom

Octopus Electroverse teams up with Freenow to power taxi fleets across 180 cities and reshape Europe’s charging race

Driver plugging electric car into residential charger

RESEARCH

13 Feb 2026

How Smart EV Charging Is Rewiring the Grid

A UK trial shows smart EV charging can cut peaks and unlock £470 million a year by 2036

EV charger with payment terminal and charging connector

REGULATORY

12 Feb 2026

EU AFIR Sets 2027 Plug-and-Charge Deadline

  New and refurbished chargers must align with ISO 15118-20, pushing operators toward upgradeable, software-led systems  

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