--- title: "10-Minute EV Charging Coming to the US in 2026: TDS" date: "2025-10-16" modified: "2025-10-16" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/10-minute-ev-charging-coming-to-the-us-in-2026-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # 10-Minute EV Charging Coming to the US in 2026: TDS ![ChargePoint 600-kW fast charger hero]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Light, tight, and right, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news from around the globe and places it together in one spot. Stories are summarized in a single, sometimes long, sentence with a link for those seeking more information. We appreciate the continued feedback on *TDS,* both in the comments and via email at *tips@thedrive.com*. The first cup of coffee is gone, and the second is underway, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: The refreshed 2026 Subaru Solterra, and it's the first vehicle in recent memory my kids haven't said a single word about, good, bad, or otherwise. πŸ”Œ ChargePoint plans to [debut 600-kW EV fast chargers]() in the U.S. in 2026 that will enable 10-minute EV charging, but no electric vehicle in America on sale today is remotely capable of taking that kind of power. πŸ’° Tesla [urged the Delaware Supreme Court]() to restore CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion payday that a lower court judge rescinded in 2024. βš™οΈ Nissan's [moving up the timetable for the Rogue Hybrid](), now set to arrive next October rather than the first half of 2027. πŸ“ˆ A BMW executive revealed the [automaker had record-high sales of V8-powered vehicles]() last year. 🚨 Nissan [recalled over 170,000 vehicles]() in the U.S. due to a potentially blown fuel pump fuse. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Waymo's self-driving driverless white taxis are [headed to London]() to take on the storied black cabs next year. 🚨 Ford [recalled over 59,000 vehicles]() equipped with an engine block heater due to a fire risk. πŸ”‹A global EV boom [led to record-high sales](); the rest of the [world seems to be following America's retreat]() on electric cars, but factors are still supporting demand for battery-powered vehicles, and [demand isn't falling off a cliff](). *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()