EV Charging Now Works as Intended
Improved Reliability of Public EV Chargers Public electric vehicle (EV) chargers are becoming more reliable, according to the latest findings from J.D. Power’s U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study. The report highlights a significant drop in failed charging attempts at public stations, reaching its lowest level in four years. This means that it is now less likely for an EV driver to arrive at a charging station only to find it broken or occupied by long lines. In this year’s study, 14% of EV owners reported visiting a charger but leaving without topping up their vehicles. This marks a five-point decrease compared to the previous year, indicating a positive trend in the reliability and availability of public charging stations. Despite these improvements, many EV drivers are not satisfied with the cost of public charging. The overall satisfaction with the public EV charging infrastructure in the United States has actually decreased from last year. A major factor behi...