DC fast charging has spent the past several years establishing itself as the go-to infrastructure for fleets and businesses, and this year's progress comes less from brand-new standards and more from concrete improvements to what already exists.
The first clear trend is rising average installed power: chargers that were considered high-power just a few years ago (60-90 kW) are now the standard choice for many fleet projects, while the 120 kW range is gaining ground in high-turnover installations.
The second trend is smarter charge management: more and more installations are combining multiple chargers with dynamic power-sharing systems and time-of-use tariff integration, so charging happens during the most economical periods without manual intervention.
The third trend is the maturing of authentication standards such as Plug & Charge (ISO 15118), which is gradually being adopted in both vehicles and chargers, simplifying the user experience without sacrificing the access control that operators need.
For any company planning its charging infrastructure this year, the practical recommendation remains the same at its core: size the system to actual usage, choose certified equipment that is OCPP-compatible, and leave room for growth in the underlying electrical installation.