They are different handshaking protocols, as well as physical locking mechanisms. Read More

A lot more people will have electric cars by 2025. Global sales will triple by 2025. But it’s not just about the number of cars, it’s also about the number of chargers. Let me tell you, it can be a little tricky to keep it powered up all the time. Read More

Ariya electric crossover is equipped with CCS-format DC fast charging rather than the CHAdeMO-format charging it’s used—and actively supported—since 2010, when it introduced the Leaf. Read More

CCS (or Combined Charging System) is a type of rapid-charging connector for electric vehicles, and is favoured across Europe and North America. Read More

Beginning in 2022, the EV charging infrastructure giant will focus solely on CCS outside of California. Read More

The launch of the spectacular new all-electric Ariya SUV by Nissan represents a new era for the company but also it might symbolise the beginning of the end for CHAdeMO charging solution, at least in Europe and America. Read More

Good progress is being reported on the joint effort by the predominantly Japanese CHAdeMO Association and China’s State Grid utility operator on their new common connector plug design for future vehicles from both countries.Last summer they announced an agreement to work together on a common connect Read More

We all already know how great Google Maps is, and probably use it all the time. But when it comes to driving an Electric Vehicle or an EV, Google Maps gets a whole lot better, actually. And way more useful too.There’s a couple of things that Google Maps does when it is being used in an EV. Firstly, Read More

Like all batteries, the ones in your electric vehicle (EV) will lose a small amount of health over time. Electric car batteries will usually last a very long time (it can be up to 20 years before they need replacing) but there are some things you can do to keep your battery healthy and in good shape Read More