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Arabian Business
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Arabian Business
Porsche, Shell partner to install 133 EV charging points across Oman by 2026
Porsche Centre Oman has announced a partnership with Shell Oman Marketing Company to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the Sultanate. This includes plans to install 133 charging points by the end of 2026. The agreement includes the installation of at least eight co-branded Porsche and Shell DC high-performance charging stations and 125 AC Porsche Destination Chargers at locations throughout Oman. Shell Oman and Porsche Centre announce electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion Porsche Centre Oman, operated by SATA L.L.C., will offer customers who purchase new electric vehicles from June 1, 2025 a two-year subscription package. The package provides 2,250 kWh of charging at Porsche-branded DC high-performance charging sites at no cost, with additional charging available at preferential rates thereafter. Customers will also have the option to purchase subscription packages separately. The AC Porsche Destination Chargers will remain free for Porsche owners. 'Today marks a significant step forward in our commitment to a more sustainable future. Through this collaboration with Shell Oman, we are proud to lead the charge – quite literally – in building the infrastructure needed to support electromobility in the Sultanate,' Samir Abdul Rasool Qassim Al Zadjali, Chief Executive Officer, Porsche Centre Oman said. Al Zadjali said the introduction of both high-performance and destination chargers would meet the evolving needs of customers whilst supporting Oman's vision for electromobility and progress. 'Our collaboration with Shell marks a major milestone in accelerating EV adoption in Oman,' he added. The high-performance DC chargers will be integrated into Shell Oman's service station network, providing EV drivers with charging solutions in urban centres and beyond. 'At Shell, we are committed to driving more sustainable mobility solutions. This partnership reinforces our dedication to providing a reliable EV charging infrastructure in Oman. This partnership marks a significant milestone in expanding Oman's EV infrastructure at key destinations. It underscores our commitment to feasible, scalable, and more sustainable consumer-focused solutions, built through strong collaboration with key stakeholders and guided by a clear national roadmap,' Burair Al Lawati, General Manager – Strategy & Energy Transition, Shell Oman added. Al Lawati expressed appreciation to Porsche's authorised importer in Oman, SATA LLC, and to Porsche teams regionally and globally for their support. 'Together, we are creating a EV ecosystem that empowers motorists with the infrastructure, reliability, and peace of mind they need to make the transition to electric vehicles,' he said. The first chargers from the collaboration are already installed and available for use.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Electric Vehicles to Power Up as China's Market Size Forecast to Reach USD 572.13 Billion by 2029
This comprehensive report offers in-depth analysis, covering key market segments, trends, and investment opportunities in EV and charging infrastructure. Gain insights into market dynamics, size, and share across various domains, from vehicle type and car segment to charging infrastructure and connectivity. Dublin, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "China Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Market: Investment Opportunities and Future Outlook Databook - 50+ KPIs Covering EV Market Size by Value and Volume, Vehicle Type, Price Point, Propulsion Type, Location - Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to electric vehicle (EV) and charging infrastructure market in China is poised for significant growth, expanding by 14% annually to reach a valuation of USD 377.72 billion by 2025. This upward trend has been firm since 2020, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5% during 2020-2024. The market shows no signs of slowing, projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.9% from 2025 to 2029, ultimately hitting USD 572.13 billion by 2029. This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of the electric vehicle and charging infrastructure industry in China, covering market opportunities and analysis across a range of electric vehicle and charging infrastructure domains. With over 50+ KPIs at the country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of electric vehicle and charging infrastructure market dynamics, market size and forecast, and market share breaks down market opportunities by total vehicle and electric vehicle, drive type, car segment and cars' sub-segment, vehicle class, powertrain, distance range, charging type, propulsion type, vehicle connectivity, vehicle type, and cities. In addition, it provides a snapshot across electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and, charging stations. Reasons to buyThe report provides a comprehensive overview of the China's electric vehicle market and infrastructure, covering the following key aspects: China's market size by value and volume: This report provides detailed market size and forecast data for electric vehicles by value and volume. This data is essential for understanding the current and future potential of the market. China's detailed EV market opportunity: This report segments the electric vehicle market by drive segment, car segment, commercial vehicle segment, passenger car segment, commercial vehicle segment, vehicle class, powertrain, distance range, charging type, propulsion type, vehicle type, and cities. This segmentation provides a granular view of the market and helps to identify key growth areas. China's EV infrastructure: This report also provides a comprehensive overview of the electric vehicle infrastructure market, including market size and forecast data, along with detailed market segmentation. This information is essential for businesses that are looking to invest in the electric vehicle infrastructure market. China's EV market risk assessment: Granular segment level information helps in identifying new business opportunities and risks in the electric vehicle and infrastructure market. Report ScopeThis report provides in-depth data-centric analysis of electric vehicle and charging infrastructure Market in China through 67 tables and 87 charts. Below is a summary of key market segments:China Overall Vehicle Market Size and Future Growth Dynamics Market Size by Value Market Size by Volume China Electric Vehicle Market Size and Forecast Market Size by Value Market Size by Volume China Electric Vehicle Market Volume by Drive Segment Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive China Electric Vehicle Market Value by Car Segment Passenger Car Commercial Vehicle China Electric Vehicle Market Value by Passenger Car Segment Small Car Medium Car Crossover Car Large Car SUV China Electric Vehicle Market Value by Commercial Vehicle Segment Light Duty Vehicle (Class 1-Class 3) Medium Duty Vehicle (Class 4-Class 6) Heavy Duty Vehicle (Class 7-Class 8) China Electric Vehicle Market Value by Vehicle Class Low-Priced Mid-Priced Luxury Class China Electric Vehicle Market Value by Powertrain Parallel Hybrid Series Hybrid Combined Hybrid China Electric Vehicle Market Value by Distance Range Up to 150 Miles 151-300 Miles Above 300 Miles China Electric Vehicle Market Value by Charging Type Normal Charging Super Charging China Electric Vehicle Market Value by Propulsion Type Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) China Electric Vehicle Market Value by Vehicle Connectivity Electric Vehicle to Building, (V2B or V2H) Electric Vehicle to Grid, (V2G) Electric Vehicle to Vehicle, (V2V) Electric Vehicle to Everything (V2X) China Electric Vehicle Market Value by Cities Tier 1 Cities Tier 2 Cities Tier 3 Cities China Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Market Value China Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Market Volume Number of Charging Infrastructure Number of Charging Stations China Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Charging Type Alternating Current (AC) Direct Current (DC) China Electric Vehicle Infrastructure by Number of Installation Types Fixed Installation Type Portable Installation Type China Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Location Residential and Destination Streets Workplaces Fleet depots China Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Charging Speed Slow Fast Rapid Ultrarapid China Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Vehicle Passenger Cars Buses Trucks Light Commercial Vehicles China Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure Type AC Level 1 Level 2 China Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Type CSS CHAdeMO GB/T Other China Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Connectivity Smart Charging Station Non-Connected Charging Station For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Europe Electric Bus Charging Market Report 2025, Featuring ABB E-mobility, Ekoenergetyka, Furrer+Frey, Hitachi Energy, JEMA Energy, Kempower and Schunk Transit Systems
The electric bus charging sector is set for rapid growth with startups innovating ultrafast and wireless solutions, alongside legacy providers. Europe's focus on strict emissions targets is driving advancements in high-power systems. Collaborations among industry players are key to achieving sustainable transit solutions. Dublin, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Electric Bus Charging in Europe 2025: Frost Radar Report" report has been added to offering. The electric bus charging industry is expected to grow rapidly as demand for electrified vehicles increases. While legacy infrastructure players continue to dominate the sector, start-ups and technology companies are entering the charging space, eager to accelerate adoption with ultrafast and wireless charging from depot charging, opportunity charging technology and in-transit charging are gaining traction in urban transit as a solution to reduce emissions and address the operational challenges of fuel-powered buses. Europe, with its strict emission goals, is emerging as an important market in the development of charging infrastructure and technology, including high-power charging systems for electric between established bus manufacturers, charging system providers, start-ups, and policymakers focused on green energy will be crucial in the coming decade. The industry will continue to evolve to the point that electric buses contribute significantly to the decarbonization of the transportation Topics Covered: Strategic Imperative and Growth Environment Electric Bus Charging in Europe, 2025 Companies to Action ABB E-mobility Ekoenergetyka Furrer+Frey Hitachi Energy JEMA Energy Kempower Schunk Transit Systems Best Practices & Growth Opportunities Next Steps For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
UK's E-Mobility Transition Driven by Policy Shifts, Infrastructure Growth, and Strategic Investments
The UK's EV market is set for significant growth, with an 11.8% CAGR in 2025-2029. Regulatory updates, expanded charging infrastructure, and consumer shift toward sustainability are key drivers. Collaboration among key players is enhancing competition and infrastructure development. Dublin, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "United Kingdom Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Market: Investment Opportunities and Future Outlook Databook - 50+ KPIs Covering EV Market Size by Value and Volume, Vehicle Type, Price Point, Propulsion Type, Location - Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to offering. The electric vehicle (EV) and charging infrastructure market in the United Kingdom is anticipated to grow annually by 14.6%, reaching approximately USD 24.02 billion by 2025. Between 2020 and 2024, the market experienced a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.0%, which is expected to continue at a CAGR of 11.8% from 2025 to 2029. By the end of 2029, predictions suggest the market will expand to around USD 37.53 billion. The UK's EV sector is evolving, driven by regulatory changes, the expansion of charging infrastructure, and shifts in both consumer and fleet strategies. This synergy is expected to bolster a structured and sustainable electric mobility ecosystem in the coming years. Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for EV Adoption The UK government is updating its policy framework to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. For instance, revised vehicle taxation, updated emissions standards, and zero-emission mandates are being introduced in cities such as London and Manchester. National targets for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and regulatory pressures on manufacturers are key drivers. Broader industry trends in ecommerce and retail - where digital payment integration and cost efficiency are prioritized - provide a parallel push toward operational sustainability. As regulatory incentives become more standardized, a gradual increase in EV uptake among private consumers and commercial fleets is expected, although infrastructure limitations may moderate growth. No EV-related apps or digital platforms have been reported as banned in the United Kingdom. Charging Infrastructure and Battery Technology Investment in charging infrastructure is intensifying, with rapid charging hubs emerging along motorways and urban centers such as London. Collaboration between local authorities, energy suppliers, and private investors is accelerating the deployment of charging stations. Advances in battery management - drawing from progress in the renewable energy sector - are helping to enhance range reliability and operational efficiency. An expanded charging network is expected to reduce range anxiety and drive increased EV adoption, particularly as technology improvements make battery performance more predictable. Consumer and Fleet Strategies Adapted Toward Electrification Both individual vehicle owners and commercial fleet operators are reassessing the total cost of ownership. Early pilot programs in ride-hailing and urban delivery services indicate a shift from conventional vehicles to EVs. Rising fuel costs and the need for lower emissions are prompting businesses and consumers to consider the long-term benefits of EVs. Observations in the retail and ecommerce sectors - where integrated digital payment solutions reduce operating costs - mirror the evolving approach to fleet management in transport. As cost advantages become clearer, this trend will likely intensify, leading to broader adoption across private and commercial segments. Competitive Landscape for the United Kingdom's EV MarketThe current competitive environment in the United Kingdom's EV market features a blend of established international brands and innovative new entrants underpinned by evolving payment models and strategic collaborations. Over the next 2-4 years, continued integration and consolidation will likely intensify competition, contributing to a more efficient and standardized EV ecosystem across the Card Solutions for EV Charging Payments Some charging network operators are piloting prepaid card systems to simplify payment at charging stations. These solutions are being integrated with established digital wallets and payment platforms, reflecting practices seen in the retail and ecommerce sectors. Key Players and New Market Entrants Established international automakers such as Nissan and BMW, alongside domestic brands like Jaguar Land Rover (in its transition to electric models), hold significant market positions. New entrants, including startups offering integrated mobility solutions and specialized charging services, are emerging to diversify the market offering. Evolving Competitive Dynamics The United Kingdom's electric vehicle market is poised to undergo significant transformation over the next two to four years. Companies are expanding their portfolios to deliver comprehensive solutions that combine vehicle sales, robust charging infrastructure, and integrated digital payment systems. This integrated approach aims to streamline the consumer experience while driving innovation across the mobility sector. At the same time, increased strategic partnerships and consolidation efforts are expected to intensify competitive dynamics. These collaborations will likely lead to greater standardization and operational efficiency, helping firms achieve economies of scale and improved service quality. As the market evolves, such developments are set to reinforce the UK's position as a leader in the transition to sustainable transportation. This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of the electric vehicle and charging infrastructure industry in United Kingdom, covering market opportunities and analysis across a range of electric vehicle and charging infrastructure domains. With over 50+ KPIs at the country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of electric vehicle and charging infrastructure market dynamics, market size and forecast, and market share statistics. Reasons to buyThe report provides a comprehensive overview of the United Kingdom's electric vehicle market and infrastructure, covering the following key aspects: United Kingdom's market size by value and volume: This report provides detailed market size and forecast data for electric vehicles by value and volume. This data is essential for understanding the current and future potential of the market. United Kingdom's detailed EV market opportunity: This report segments the electric vehicle market by drive segment, car segment, commercial vehicle segment, passenger car segment, commercial vehicle segment, vehicle class, powertrain, distance range, charging type, propulsion type, vehicle type, and cities. This segmentation provides a granular view of the market and helps to identify key growth areas. United Kingdom's EV infrastructure: This report also provides a comprehensive overview of the electric vehicle infrastructure market, including market size and forecast data, along with detailed market segmentation. This information is essential for businesses that are looking to invest in the electric vehicle infrastructure market. United Kingdom's EV market risk assessment: Granular segment level information helps in identifying new business opportunities and risks in the electric vehicle and infrastructure market. Report ScopeThis report provides in-depth data-centric analysis of electric vehicle and charging infrastructure Market in United Kingdom through 67 tables and 87 charts. Below is a summary of key market segments:United Kingdom Overall Vehicle Market Size and Future Growth Dynamics Market Size by Value Market Size by Volume United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Size and Forecast Market Size by Value Market Size by Volume United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Volume by Drive Segment Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Value by Car Segment Passenger Car Commercial Vehicle United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Value by Passenger Car Segment Small Car Medium Car Crossover Car Large Car SUV United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Value by Commercial Vehicle Segment Light Duty Vehicle (Class 1-Class 3) Medium Duty Vehicle (Class 4-Class 6) Heavy Duty Vehicle (Class 7-Class 8) United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Value by Vehicle Class Low-Priced Mid-Priced Luxury Class United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Value by Powertrain Parallel Hybrid Series Hybrid Combined Hybrid United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Value by Distance Range Up to 150 Miles 151-300 Miles Above 300 Miles United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Value by Charging Type Normal Charging Super Charging United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Value by Propulsion Type Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Value by Vehicle Connectivity Electric Vehicle to Building, (V2B or V2H) Electric Vehicle to Grid, (V2G) Electric Vehicle to Vehicle, (V2V) Electric Vehicle to Everything (V2X) United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Market Value by Cities Tier 1 Cities Tier 2 Cities Tier 3 Cities United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Market Value United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Market Volume Number of Charging Infrastructure Number of Charging Stations United Kingdom Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Charging Type Alternating Current (AC) Direct Current (DC) United Kingdom Electric Vehicle Infrastructure by Number of Installation Types Fixed Installation Type Portable Installation Type United Kingdom Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Location Residential and Destination Streets Workplaces Fleet depots United Kingdom Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Charging Speed Slow Fast Rapid Ultrarapid United Kingdom Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Vehicle Passenger Cars Buses Trucks Light Commercial Vehicles United Kingdom Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure Type AC Level 1 Level 2 United Kingdom Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Type CSS CHAdeMO GB/T Other United Kingdom Electric Vehicle - Number of Charging Infrastructure by Connectivity Smart Charging Station Non-Connected Charging Station For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Times
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Times
EV Q&A: Why does our car not work with some chargers?
Q: While in Mallorca this summer, my husband was eager to hire an electric car (apart from it being cheaper than petrol alternatives). At the airport, we were upgraded to a Polestar 2 and headed off. The next day, my husband went off to try out charging/paying at charging points. We couldn't get any points to charge the car! After two days, we had to drive back across the island to the airport before the battery ran flat. The car hire company took the car, and went off to charge it, which failed as well. Not only did it fail, but every charging point it connected to was put out of service. My question is: why are the charging points not more resilient? The car hire company told me that more than 30 per cent of the charging infrastructure was down at any one time in Mallorca. – K Woollett, Co Dublin A: That 30 per cent of chargers being out of action at any one time is, worryingly, not an unrealistic figure. While most charging providers will claim to have at least 90 per cent reliability, figures from the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK show that anywhere between a tenth and a quarter of all public charging points are out of order at any given time, and that 30 per cent outages are far from uncommon. However, that wasn't really your question, your question was to do with specific cars and specific chargers. It should be simple, charging. After all, it's plugging an electrical device into a power source – something we do at home many times per day and something we've all been doing since Thomas Edison nicked Nikola Tesla's good ideas ... While the odd blown fuse might be excusable, the sad – and deeply irritating – fact is that plugging in an electric car just isn't so simple. READ MORE For a start, EVs work off at least a 400-volt, and increasingly an 800-volt system. That's a voltage that would be instantly lethal to you should anything go wrong and you came into direct contact with the current. So there are layers and layers of safety locks that have to be satisfied before current can start to flow, all the more necessary if it's raining (which, in fairness, I assume it wasn't in Mallorca…). So there are plenty of opportunities for software issues to arise simply by taking the safety locks into account. Your issue did seem to be very strange, though, so we contacted Polestar to see if they could shed any light on it. However, they couldn't – partly that was simply due to not being able to have access to the car and therefore not really being in a position to comment, and partly because they were working on the assumption that any issue with charging will be down to the charger, not the car, as car makers work hard to ensure that all cars are compatible with all chargers. That makes sense, of course, but perhaps it doesn't always work. On the one hand, the Polestar 2 uses well-proven battery and electronic systems from Volvo, which shouldn't present any problems. [ EV home charging pilot fails to address critical issue Opens in new window ] On the other, coming from a car-hire firm, perhaps this particular car hadn't been properly set up before it was released out into the car-hire wilds, and maybe that's the source of the issue. Or, it could be a proper mystery. For instance, we've been in contact with an EV owner in the UK, who has a home charger provided by PodPoint. In the past, this charger has worked flawlessly with a first-generation Mini E, a BMW iX3, and a Porsche Taycan. However, when this person purchased a new-shape Mini Electric, brought it home, and plugged it in ... nada, nothing, a big fat nope on the charging front. Cue a flurry of phone calls between the owner, Mini, and PodPoint which resulted in, as this person told us: 'A lot of shrugging emojis ...' It did seem to be a broader, known problem though, of this new generation of electric Mini simply not recognising a PodPoint charger, or vice versa. And this is not an isolated problem – PodPoint is one of the biggest charging suppliers in the UK. [ China's CATL says it has overtaken BYD on 5-minute EV battery charging time Opens in new window ] Finally, a month into ownership, a reflash of the software controlling the PodPoint charger did the job, and the Mini is now charging properly. The problem? No one seems to know why, so it's not clear if the problem has been permanently fixed or if it might recur. It gets dafter. Coming soon will be a new EV that will be entirely and deliberately incompatible with huge swathes of the charging network. Mercedes is about to launch its new, ultra-long-range CLA electric saloon , with an almost 800km range. That's some range, but don't expect to be able to top it up easily when you're out and about. Mercedes has designed the new CLA around an ultra-fast 800-volt charging system, which makes it ridiculously quick to charge. That's nothing new, as Audi, Porsche, Kia, and Hyundai have had 800-volt charging systems in some of their models for some time now. However, those Audi, Porsche, Kia, and Hyundai systems are back-compatible – in other words, if you plug them into a public charging point that works on a 400-volt system, and that's nearly all of them, then those cars can happily use 400-volt charging, they just won't charge up quite as quickly. Not so the new Mercedes. The company is already warning potential buyers that the CLA simply won't work with 400-volt chargers, and can only be charged either at home on a slow wallbox charger, or on a high-powered 800-volt public charger. That means most of the public chargers we have right now are going to be off-limits for the CLA. Remember when Apple ditched the headphone socket and made you buy Bluetooth buds? Yeah, like that only now you're stranded at the side of the road (to be fair, with an 800km range, that's unlikely unless you're very careless). I feel as if we haven't really answered your question, and to be honest it's because we actually can't. Electricity should be simple, well-understood tech, and for the most part it is. But there is a faint whiff of mystery when it comes to the electronics that control the flow of that electricity, and it can be moody and capricious stuff. Until that's better understood, there will be moments when any of us will pull up at a charging station and it simply won't work for us. And there will be no easily explicable reason for that.
