Ev Charging Infrastructure

Founder Group Buys 19.9% of SpacePlus EV Charging Operator

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Founder Group Buys 19.9% of SpacePlus EV Charging Operator

Kuala Lumpur – – October 17, 2026 -- Nasdaq-listed Founder Group Limited (FGL) has completed the acquisition of a 19.90% equity interest in Nichcom Go Sdn. Bhd., the Malaysian charge point operator behind the SpacePlus EV charging brand. Financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement.

Malaysia's charger rollout trails its 2025 target by more than 3,500 units

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) reported 6,416 EV chargers installed nationwide as of May 31, 2026: 2,143 DC chargers and 4,273 AC chargers. That is short of the original 10,000-unit target set for 2025. The National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) now targets 30,000 public charging stations by 2030, roughly five times today's installed base.

IONNA Passes 180 Live Charging Sites, Doubling Network in 2026

Durham, N.C. – October 11, 2026 -- IONNA, the charging network founded by eight automakers including Toyota, has surpassed 180 live charging sites across the United States, more than doubling its footprint since the start of 2026.

IONNA tops J.D. Power ranking among DC fast chargers in first eligible year

The network took the top ranking among DC fast chargers in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study in its first year of eligibility. IONNA says its growth is built on coverage, reliability and amenities.

Circle K partnership delivers 40 live charging locations since April

Since announcing its strategic partnership with Circle K earlier this year, IONNA has brought 40 Circle K charging locations online. The sites extend the network into one of America's largest convenience retail networks.