KEMPOWER IS PLANNING AIRPORT RIDESHARE CHARGING & NEVI MAY STILL BE ALIVE! THIS WEEK IN DCFC

EV Channels Review

This week's DCFC news roundup highlights significant developments in EV charging infrastructure. Kempower is expanding its airport presence with a new 24-stall hub near San Francisco International Airport, signaling a growing trend for rideshare charging facilities. Shell Recharge is actively building dedicated EV-only charging stations, proving earlier skepticism wrong. The NEVI program received a potential lifeline as a federal judge ruled for the release of funds to 14 states, though its future remains uncertain due to expected appeals. BP Pulse continues its GigaHub expansion, with a notable 40-stall site near Chicago O'Hare showing significant progress. The LAX GigaHub, featuring a mix of Tritium and Alpitronic chargers, is praised for its design and convenient location, though the lack of native Tesla connectors on some units and the reliance on the BP Pulse app for access are noted critiques. Pricing at the LAX site is competitive at 40 cents/kWh off-peak. Love's and Pilot Flying J are also expanding their charging networks. Tesla is preparing to open a large 40-stall V4 station in San Diego. Mercedes-Benz has a station nearing completion in Baytown, Texas, and ChargePoint has opened a smaller, six-stall station at an In-N-Out Burger in Redlands, California.