BYD bets on 1500 kW charging and partners with KFC
BYD has launched its electric vehicle charging network with 1500 kW power, which almost puts battery-powered models on par with fuel-powered ones. To continue growing, it has partnered with KFC.

Latest news and stories about charging infrastructure in Portugal for expats and residents.
BYD has launched its electric vehicle charging network with 1500 kW power, which almost puts battery-powered models on par with fuel-powered ones. To continue growing, it has partnered with KFC.

The Association of Electric Vehicle Users (UVE) said today that changes in the new legal regime for electric mobility could leave operators with the decision to close charging points in areas with low utilisation rates.

The Portuguese company that operates electric vehicle charging points in commercial spaces invested €74 million in Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Poland.

Sales of electric cars surpassed those of petrol cars for the first time in the European Union during December. The data come from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), which also reveals that hybrids maintained the largest market share. Looking in detail at the numbers, fully electric vehicles ...

The ministerial order published today requires all charging-point operators to report information to the Data Aggregator for Electric Mobility (EADME).

Around the world, electric-vehicle sales are not growing as expected. By contrast, Portugal recorded a sharp acceleration in 2025.
