new EV charger and new solid-state battery
Here’s a round-up of announcements from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, in Las Vegas, which opened its doors today and showcased developments from the electric vehicle (EV) industry, with the launch of a new EV charging infrastructure from Autel Energy and ProLogium partnering with Darfon Energy Tech to launch new solid-state battery solutions.
Autel Energy launches new EV charging infrastructure
EV charging and energy solutions provider Autel Energy has launched its latest AC and DC charging solutions, including its Avant family of products.
Aimed at fleet depots, logistics hubs, and autonomous vehicle operations, the Avant family of products aims to demonstrate the benefits of EV charging with the option of touch-free and automated processes. The Avant product line focuses on automated vehicle plug-in, as well as routine equipment diagnostics and preventative maintenance of charging infrastructure.
The latest products showcased by the company have been designed to support open standards, including OCPP and ISO 15118, which will enable customers to choose their preferred charging management software while maintaining high uptime and performance, according to Autel Energy.
Image: Autel Energy.
“The industry no longer needs more proprietary silos,” said Shane Long, CTO at Autel Energy. “What customers are asking for is choice, reliability, and infrastructure that supports their business goals, with a clear path to scale and automation.
Its platform-agnostic approach allows customers to deploy charging infrastructure that can seamlessly integrate with third-party energy management and battery storage solutions.
“Electrification is no longer experimental — it’s operational,” added Michelle Luo, CRO at Autel Energy. “Our focus is on helping customers deploy infrastructure that works today and adapts tomorrow, without forcing them into proprietary lock-in.”
The company also highlighted its approach to intelligent load management, demand-response readiness and energy integration.
ProLogium, Darfon Energy Tech introduce new solid-state battery solution
Solid-state battery manufacturer ProLogium has partnered with smart mobility and energy storage solutions provider Darfon Energy Tech.
Together, the two companies will introduce a new solid-state battery solution for electric bicycles (e-bikes) and light electric vehicles (LEVs).
ProLogium will provide its 4th generation superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state cells and the foundation of a scalable manufacturing platform, while Darfon will integrate its expertise in integrated system design to meet market requirements for lithium-battery safety.
Vincent Yang, Founder and CEO of ProLogium, said: “E-bikes are high-frequency, close-proximity products with charging scenarios that are deeply embedded in everyday life. For solid-state batteries to be truly adopted worldwide, they must be delivered in product forms that are scalable to manufacture, integrable into systems, and verifiable.”
“The adoption of solid-state batteries will bring a transformative shift in safety and efficiency for the energy storage market,” added a senior executive at Darfon Energy Tech.
Sony Honda Mobility, BMW unveil new EVs
Other news related to the EV sector at CES includes the presentation of Sony and Honda’s joint venture – known as Sony Honda Mobility – latest EV development with AFEELA 1, which is forecast to begin deliveries later this year in the US. A new prototype – dubbed AFEELA Prototype 2026 – has also been showcased at the event with a planned launch in the US as early as 2028.
German automaker BMW has also presented its artificial intelligence software, as well as the company’s latest EV Neue Klasse model with the BMW iX3. The company also made improvements in its BMW eDrive Charging software which improved the charging time for its EVs, while the iX3 will also be able to charge in 400V DC charging stations.
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