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U.S. EV charging stations shift toward rest-stop-style experience

Competition in the U.S. public electric vehicle charging market is shifting from the number of chargers to amenities and the user experience. Automaker joint venture IONNA is accelerating network expansion with its lounge-style Rechargery hubs. It operates about 1,000 charging bays at more than 100 sites and has contracted for additional bays, while targeting 30,000 ultra-fast charging points by 2030. Tesla and EVgo are also upgrading systems and deployment models.

Mobility

Porsche electric Boxster spotted charging at Tesla Supercharger without adapter

Porsche’s next-generation Boxster EV test car was spotted in California charging at a Tesla Supercharger, drawing attention to its launch timing and charging setup. The vehicle was seen connected directly to the North American Charging Standard (NACS) without a separate adapter. A single rear-center NACS port was observed. Porsche North America said the model remains under internal review and no sales timing or locations have been announced.

Autos & Transport

BMW iX3 takes one in three Europe EV orders in first year

BMW\'s new iX3 secured more than 100,000 orders in Europe within a year of its launch, EV outlet Electrek reported on Sept. 15. Since its September debut last year, the model has accounted for about one-third of BMW\'s European electric-vehicle orders, and around half of total X3 line-up orders were for the iX3. BMW said it recorded the best first-year start among its new models. Demand has also been seen outside Europe, including in China.