EV, Battery & Charging News: Schneider Electric, Addionics, BTC POWER, Aptera Motors, BMW Group & Camel Group

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In EV, battery and charging news are Schneider Electric, Addionics, BTC POWER, Aptera Motors, BMW Group and Camel Group.

Schneider Charge Level 2 EVSE SmartAmp Dynamic Load Management

Schneider Electric announced the rollout of Schneider Charge, a Level 2 residential EV charging station delivering up to 11.5 kW (48A) across both NACS (SAE J3400) and SAE J1772 connector architectures. Engineered for indoor and outdoor environments rated down to -30°C, the system integrates proprietary SmartAmp dynamic load management using included panel-level current transformers to throttle EV charging based on real-time household electrical headroom, bypassing expensive panel and service upgrades.
The unit features local hardware load monitoring that functions independently of cloud connectivity alongside Schneider Charge app integration for time-of-use scheduling and grid optimization. Certified to Energy Star and UL 3141 standards with OCPP 1.6 network compliance, the EVSE incorporates the eSetup commissioning platform for electrical contractors and integrates turnkey residential installation support via the Qmerit contractor network.

Addionics 3D Porous Current Collector Architecture

Addionics has introduced a smart battery architecture engineered to sustain electrochemical kinetics and charging speeds in sub-zero operational environments. Designed to mitigate the estimated 40 percent range degradation typical of conventional lithium-ion chemistry in severe cold, the design targets commercial electric vehicles, heavy-duty trucking, defense unmanned aerial systems, and electric aviation powertrains.
The hardware configuration substitutes solid two-dimensional metal foils with Smart 3D Porous Current Collectors, allowing electrolyte infiltration and lithium-ion transit directly through the current collector plane. By shortening active transport paths, minimizing internal impedance, and distributing current density across a larger volumetric surface, the chemistry-agnostic architecture reduces reliance on auxiliary thermal preconditioning hardware while maintaining usable energy retention and C-rate capabilities in sub-ambient conditions.

BTC POWER BABA-Compliant Hardware

BTC POWER has partnered with Summit Charging to supply Build America, Buy America (BABA)-compliant DC fast-charging systems across a 17-site pipeline comprising 107 chargers and 135 ports. The initial rollout leverages eight National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program awards across Washington, D.C., Texas, and California, alongside four self-funded projects in California and five planned installations across New York and Pennsylvania, advancing toward a 100-site target by 2028.

The network integrates BTC POWER’s All-In-One (AiO) DC fast chargers across 180 kW, 240 kW, and 320 kW configurations to align hardware output with localized electrical capacity and traffic demand profiles. Site architectures incorporate dual CCS and NACS connectors alongside Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to manage peak power demand and mitigate utility demand charges across commercial and retail host properties.

Aptera Solar EV Energy Generation Exceeding 4 kWh Daily

Independent testing by TÜV Rheinland has verified that Aptera Motors Corp.’s solar electric vehicle delivered over 4.0 kWh of usable solar energy directly to its high-voltage battery pack across three consecutive test days in Southern California. Measured at the battery after power conversion losses, the vehicle generated 4.23 kWh in a fixed parking position, 4.40 kWh with a single midday reorientation, and 4.75 kWh with the rear hatch angled toward the sun.

The validated generation figures translate to 42 to 47 miles of daily solar-derived driving range based on Aptera’s targeted vehicle efficiency of 100 Wh per mile. The proprietary solar powertrain architecture integrates compound-curved solar cells, custom multi-channel charge controllers, and dedicated energy management systems designed to power daily regional transit without grid reliance in high-solar-irradiance markets.

BMW Group Delivers 2M BEV

The BMW Group has surpassed two million cumulative battery-electric vehicle (BEV) deliveries worldwide since launching the original BMW i3 in 2013, reaching 3.5 million total electrified deliveries including plug-in hybrids. The milestone unit, a BMW i5 M60 xDrive manufactured at Plant Dingolfing, was handed over to a customer in Spain as electrified powertrains accounted for over 25% of global group sales in the first half of 2026.

Electromobility momentum is increasingly driven by the Neue Klasse vehicle architecture, with European BEV volume rising 38% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 81,445 units to reach a 28% regional BEV sales share. The newly launched BMW iX3 is nearing 100,000 orders, representing one-third of European BEV order intake and half of all X3 model family orders, while Plant Munich has initiated series production and ramp-up for the new Neue Klasse-based BMW i3 sedan.

Camel Group Secures European OEM Pre-Development Program for 12V Sodium-Ion Batteries

Camel Group Co., Ltd. has been selected by a major European automotive group for a pre-development and validation program targeting 12V sodium-ion auxiliary batteries for next-generation vehicle platforms. The collaboration leverages Camel Group’s cylindrical cell development and small-batch manufacturing capabilities to evaluate sodium-ion chemistry as a localized, supply-resilient alternative to conventional low-voltage lead-acid and 12V lithium-ion architectures.

The pre-development scope addresses European OEM requirements for low-temperature operating reliability, extended cycle life, and supply-chain decarbonization within evolving vehicle electrical systems. In tandem with the OEM partnership, Camel Group is serving as the lead proponent for the IEC/TC21 international standard proposal governing 12V sodium-ion batteries in automotive start-stop applications to support broader commercialization across global platforms.