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Charging stations for electric vehicles in Russia

Main article: Charging stations for electric vehicles in Russia

Charging for electric vehicles in Moscow

Main article: Charging for electric vehicles in Moscow (EZS)

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2025

China starts using robots that charge electric vehicles completely without human involvement

At the end of October 2025, it became known about the appearance of a mobile robot for charging electric vehicles in the Chinese province of Shaanxi. The device functions as a mobile power supply and is equipped with a six-axis manipulator, as well as a machine vision system.

The smart charging system was placed at a test site in Shaanxi province and works as a mobile external battery for electric cars. The robotic charging system was created as part of a demonstration project of the Qinchuanyuan platform, an innovative program initiated by Shaanxi Province several years ago.

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Фото: South China Morning Post

The massive introduction of the development can reduce the "range alarm" among owners of electric vehicles experiencing difficulties with the operation of vehicles in regions with limited charging infrastructure. A pilot model of the system was demonstrated in 2023 after solving the main technical problems.

The system has the possibility of autonomous movement to a vehicle requiring replenishment of energy supply. The robotic device with high accuracy identifies the location of the charging port on the electric car and connects the manipulator to the connector of the car to begin the process of transmitting electricity. Upon completion of the vehicle charging cycle, the system automatically disables the manipulator.

According to CGTN, testing of the system is carried out in Shaanxi province, where the indicator of scientific and technological innovation was 72.2% at the end of 2024, which corresponds to the fourth position in the national ranking. The amount of technology contracts concluded in the region exceeded 483 billion yuan. Innovative activity serves as a key driver of Shaanxi's economic growth, according to CGTN.^[1]

World's first commercial road with wireless charging of electric vehicles as they move launched

At the end of October 2025, the France world's first commercial road was commissioned, equipped with a dynamic wireless charging system that allows electric vehicles to replenish the energy supply of batteries directly while driving. The implemented project was called Charge as you drive. More here

The developer of the electric car "Atom" began to create an all-Russian network of charging stations

KAMA, the developer of the first Russian serial electric car Atom, has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the Radioelectronic Technologies Concern (KRET) to create an all-Russian infrastructure of charging stations for electric vehicles. The partnership is aimed at forming a full-fledged ecosystem in Russia for comfortable use of electric vehicles with the adaptation of high-power charging stations to the specifications of a domestic electric car. The conclusion of the strategic alliance was announced by the press service of Rostec on September 25, 2025. Read more here.

2024

In China, they began selling giant power banks for electric vehicles. PHOTO

In late October 2024, Chinese car giant Wuling unveiled two mobile charging stations for electric vehicles. One of them is a powerbank the size of an ice cream cart, the other is much larger, but is able to move and work completely autonomously. Such four-wheeled power banks will expand the networks of charging stations in the event of sharp demand and provide support for stranded drivers. Read more here.

Huawei introduced an electric vehicle charging station in 8 minutes. In China, they will be installed 100 thousand pieces

In early February 2024, Huawei introduced a new ultra-fast charging station for electric vehicles. The plant, called FusionCharge, is said to be able to fully replenish the energy supply of the average battery-powered machine in just 8 minutes. Read more here.

2023

Japan has a road with the function of wireless charging of electric vehicles at traffic lights

In mid-October 2023, in the city of Kashiwa in southeastern Japan (Chiba Prefecture), the operation of the first road with the function of wireless charging of electric vehicles began. It is assumed that this technology in the future will partially solve the problem of lack of charging stations, and will also help reduce the mass of battery packs in electrified vehicles.

The idea is to transfer energy to electric vehicles in traffic light placement areas, where cars usually slow down or stop completely. To do this, special coils are mounted in the roadway, creating an electromagnetic field. Receiving coils are arranged at vehicle bottom near wheels. According to the principle of operation, the system is similar to wireless charging of smartphones. It is claimed that 10 seconds of energy transmission in this way is enough to increase the range of an electric car by about 1 km. The technology is also suitable for charging hybrid vehicles with the ability to connect to the electric network.

Special coils are mounted in the roadway that create an electromagnetic field. The receiving coils are located on the bottom of the car near the wheels

The wireless charging platform for electric vehicles at traffic lights is being developed through a partnership that includes the University of Tokyo, tire maker Bridgestone, auto parts suppliers NSK and Denso, Mitsui Fudosan Group and Chiba University. Energy transmission is activated only when sensors in the roadway record the passage of a compatible vehicle.

The road with charging function in Kasiv will be tested until March 2025. The project participants intend to assess the safety of the platform, durability, efficiency and other parameters. After that, a decision will be made to implement the system nationwide. The technology, among other things, will solve the problem of a possible shortage of batteries as the production of electric vehicles grows.^[2]

Engy begins production of fast charging stations for electric transport

Engy Group of Companies on January 24, 2023 announced that it was starting production of fast charging stations for electric transport. Read more here.

2022

Seattle developers ordered to install electric vehicle charging stations near new buildings

In mid-July 2022, Seattle lawmakers approved rules that require new and substantially rebuilt apartment buildings in King County (the county seat is Seattle) to have 10% of parking spaces capable of charging electric vehicles, and 25% of spaces must have the infrastructure to convert them to charge electric vehicles. Go in detail

Number of electric vehicle charging stations in China doubles in a year

By the end of June 2022, 3.918 million charging stations were installed in China, which is 101.2% more than in the same period in 2021. This is evidenced by data from the China Alliance for the Development of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCIPA), released in July 2022. Read more here.

Wireless charging for electric vehicles appeared in Austria

On June 20, 2022, it became known that two cities in Austria, Vienna and Graz, began implementing the eTaxi Austria project, in which 10 taxi parking lots and 66 electric vehicles will be equipped with the Matrix Charging system, an automated charging technology developed by Easelink. Read more here.

Ukraine began to build a national network of charging stations for electric vehicles

In June 2022, the construction of a national charging station for electric vehicles began in Ukraine. Energoat was engaged in the implementation of this project, which attracted funds from Ukrgazbank for it. Read more here.

Brokenwire attack allows you to remotely interrupt the charging process of electric vehicles

Researchers Oxford University and specialists from the Federal Defense Procurement Administration (Switzerland Armasuisse) have identified a new method that attacks allows remote intervention in the charging process of electrical transport means. This became known on March 31, 2022.

The attack, called Brokenwire, involves wirelessly sending malicious signals to the attacked vehicle in order to cause electromagnetic interference and disrupt the charging process.

The attack targets the Combined Charging System (DC fast charging stations) and involves interference with the communication process between the charger and the vehicle.

The researchers emphasize that the attack only works in relation to DC fast charging stations. Home charging stations, typically using AC charging, are invulnerable to Brokenwire as they use other communication standards.

During the experiments, the researchers managed to attack seven types of vehicles and 18 charges at a distance of up to 47 m using a software-defined radio, a 1-watt radio-frequency amplifier and a dipole antenna. The attack successfully worked at a distance of several floors, over fences and even if passing a charging vehicle.

Not only electric cars, but also electric ships, aircraft and heavy vehicles are subject to attack by Brokenwire.

Once the attack starts, the car will not charge until the attack stops and it is manually reconnected to the charging station. Experts noted that while the attack could be used to interrupt the charging process, it does not appear to cause irreversible damage to systems.

The researchers reported their discovery to affected manufacturers, and some technical details of the attack were not made public to prevent possible abuse. According to the researchers, the attack can be carried out using ready-made radio equipment and with minimal technical knowledge^[3].

2021

50 U.S. energy companies begin building national network of electric vehicle charging stations

On December 7, 2021, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) announced that more than 50 energy businesses in the U.S. had teamed up to speed construction of electric vehicle charging stations along the nation's highways. The new organization was named the National Electric Highway Coalition. Read more here.

Electric vehicle charging network operator ChargePoint buys fleet management company ViriCiti

In early August 2021, the world's largest charging network operator electric vehicles ChargePoint bought a European fleet management company ViriCiti for $88 million in cash. The news comes just weeks after ChargePoint announced it will acquire a European ON electric vehicle charging company for has·to·be $295 million. More. here

BMW builds 360,000 electric vehicle charging points in China

In early June 2021 BMW Group , it announced that it plans to build 360,000 charging points by the end electric vehicles China of the year. This was stated by CEO BMW in China Jochen Goller on Thursday at the China Sustainability Summit held in. Beijing Read more. here

Uber-connected electric cars start using battery-changing charging stations in 10 minutes

In mid-March 2021, startup Ample introduced new battery replacement technology for electric vehicles. The company has developed compact ones that charging stations take up no more than two standard parking spaces, do not need a large electrical infrastructure and are able to replace batteries in 10 minutes. San Francisco In these small, rapidly deployable stations already serve the park. electric vehicles Uber More. here

2020

Tesla refueling began charging any electric cars for free due to software error

In September 2020, some electric car owners discovered they could charge batteries virtually free at Tesla's new Supercharger V3 stations in Europe, which uses the generic CCS standard. As it turned out, this is not a pleasant bonus at all, but a bug in the software of the charging equipment. Read more here.

California to install 40,000 electric vehicle gas stations

August 27, 2020 Commission on the activities of utilities California services unanimously approved construction program the largest network of charging stations for electric vehicles in the United States.

In total, within the framework of the program, it is planned to build more than 40 thousand chargers stations for 4 years. To complete this task, the budget will $436 million has been allocated. The project will be implemented by the network company Southern California Edison.

Earlier, in 2014, California authorities in conjunction with Southern California Edison announced a construction program in the state of 1.5 thousand. charging stations for electric vehicles. The cost of the program was $22 million And it was the first part of a larger initiative.

California to install 40,000 electric vehicle gas stations as part of largest program

The new program is a continuation of the previous program. And her goal consists in the equipment of charging stations of large and long-term accumulation of cars, such as office buildings and apartment buildings, including in the areas in which they live a population with a small income level.

As noted in the commission, the lack of charging stations at home and work, that is, where it would be most convenient to charge an electric car, inhibits the spread of this environmentally friendly transport.

California authorities plan to see on state roads by the end of 2030 5 million electric vehicles. The development of a network of gas stations is expected contributes to the implementation of this plan. By the end of 2025 in the state, according to government plans, there should be over 250 thousand. stations where it will be possible to recharge an electric car.

As of the end of August 2020, the US authorities generally approved electric vehicle infrastructure development programs totaling $2.1 billion^[4]

Oslo authorities launch electric taxi with wireless charging

On June 28, 2020, it became known that Jaguar Land Rover is joining the participants in the ElectriCity electric taxi program, which is being implemented in Oslo with the participation of local authorities. Read more here.

The start of construction of roads charging electric vehicles on the go

In early June 2020, it became known that the Israeli company Electreon Wireless is starting to install electric charging coils on a motorway in Tel Aviv. As a result, the road will charge electric vehicles on the go. The first such section of the road will be 1.9 km long. Read more here.

On the street in London, every lantern can now be used to charge an electric car

At the end of March 2020, Siemens introduced the first street in the UK more than half a mile long, where you can now charge an electric car from each flashlight. Read more here.

2019: Global electric vehicle charging stations up 60%

In mid-June 2020, the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a research report, according to which the number of public charging stations for electric vehicles in 2019 increased by 60%.

The problem of installing charging stations is often described as a "chicken and eggs" task: electric cars will not be popular until public charging stations are available and they will not be installed until electric cars are popular. This problem is smoothed out by private charging points for electric vehicles. However, public charging stations are more convenient for owners and are extremely important for the widespread introduction of a new type of transport.

The number of public charging stations for electric vehicles increased by 60% in 2019

The IEA report said that at the end of 2019 there were about 7.3 million charging points in the world, but most of them are private (6.5 million). Their popularity is facilitated by cost effectiveness and a variety of support policies (such as preferential tariffs, equipment purchase benefits and discounts). At the same time, according to analysts, the number of public charging stations in 2019 increased by 60%. In 2018, public charging stations accounted for 12% of the world's light vehicle chargers, and most of them were slow. In 2019, globally, the number of public chargers (slow and fast) has increased by 60% - that is, the number of stations is growing faster than the number of electric vehicles.

In addition, the IEA reports that the share of fast charging stations among those first deployed in 2019 is 31%. Such high growth is driven by the operation of several chains, including Tesla Supercharger, Ionity and Electrify America, which also grew significantly in 2019. In general, China, the world's largest electric vehicle market, is leading in installing charging stations.^[5]

2017

Europe will create a large-scale network of charging stations for electric vehicles

BMW Group Group,, and Mercedes-Benz Group (formerly Daimler) Ford Motor Company , Volkswagen Group including and, Audi on Porsche November 3, 2017, announced the creation of a joint venture Ionity that will develop and build a network of high-power charging stations for electric vehicles throughout. In total, To Europe it is planned to build approximately 400 ultra-fast charging stations by 2020, which will make long-distance electric vehicle travel comfortable. More. here

120 electric charging stations for cars to be installed in Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic will install 100 electric charging stations for electric vehicles in Almaty and Astana by the end of 2017. Another 20 ESS for instant charging will be located along the Astana-Almaty republican highway. In Astana, the first electric filling stations have already appeared on the territory of the airport and the Nurly Zhol railway station, and in Almaty, the EZS has been installed in the central part of the city^[6].

According to the Association of Kazakhstan Auto Business, the new EZS meet the world standards IEC 62 196 − 2 and IEC 61 851 − 1 and are capable of charging an electric car in a time of 1 to 4 hours. Four electric vehicles can be charged simultaneously on one ESV. The power of each installed ESV is 51 kW.

As of September 2017, there are more than 200 electric vehicles in Kazakhstan. And if now they are used to move only around the city, then the development of the EZS network will allow travel outside it.

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