A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore
A recent 600-mile road trip demonstrates that public EV charging infrastructure has significantly improved in reliability and accessibility. The author highlights the effectiveness of route-planning apps and the availability of high-speed, functional charging stations.
Why it matters
Improved charging infrastructure is a critical factor in the mass adoption of electric vehicles and alleviating consumer range anxiety.
In the minds of prospective EV buyers, charging looms large. Just over half of those surveyed by AAA last year said that public charging infrastructure was a key concern.
Those concerns aren’t unfounded. EV fast charging has historically been lackluster. In 2023, after a disastrous road trip, I drafted an EV fast-charging “bill of rights,” outlining seven improvements charging networks needed to make to turn things around.
During a recent road trip, I was surprised by how much the situation has improved. With one small exception, my charging experience was flawless, something I couldn’t say about a similar road trip three years ago.
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