Insufficient charging stations and damaged or obstructed charging equipment are hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
2022-08-19
Insufficient charging stations and damaged or obstructed charging equipment are hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Guishi Automotive News reports that two major issues—widespread damage to charging equipment and the slow growth in the number of public charging stations—are currently troubling EV owners. Amidst the rapid advancements in electric vehicle technology, these challenges could potentially hinder the widespread adoption of EVs. In the first half of this year, electric vehicles accounted for approximately 5% of total new car registrations in the U.S., up from 2.5% during the same period in 2021. An analysis firm noted: "Currently, not only are there fewer public charging stations available, but drivers are also facing difficulties with certain devices being unusable."
A research report released on August 17 revealed that EV owners are experiencing declining satisfaction with L2-level public charging stations. The study, conducted by a research firm among more than 11,000 owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars, found that satisfaction dropped from 643 points last year to 633 points (on a scale of up to 1,000). Notably, owners' satisfaction with DC fast-charging stations remained unchanged at 674 points. L2-level chargers can add approximately 20 to 25 miles (about 32 to 40 kilometers) of range per hour, while DC fast-charging stations operate at speeds of roughly 100 miles per hour (around 160 km/h), with some even faster.
Image source: Tesla
Research institutions point out that the insufficient number of charging stations is the primary reason for declining driver satisfaction. Additionally, the study found that 1 in every 5 respondents has experienced difficulty charging their vehicles at a charging station. Among those respondents who encountered issues, 72% reported having faced situations where the charging station was either malfunctioning or temporarily out of service.
U.S. President Joe Biden signed an infrastructure law last November aimed at establishing a nationwide electric vehicle charging network along major transportation corridors. However, the funding comes with specific requirements—such as ensuring that charging stations remain operational 97% of the time and comply with technical standards for communication with vehicles.
Another survey also found that dealers play a crucial role in educating car consumers. Moreover, dealers are instrumental in providing after-sales services for electric vehicles. Eighty-one percent of EV owners said they prefer having their vehicles serviced at dealerships, citing battery health checks (61%), tire replacements (41%), and high-voltage cable inspections (40%) as the three primary reasons for choosing dealership service centers.
Translated from Sina Auto
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Insufficient charging stations and damaged or obstructed charging equipment are hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
2022-08-19
Insufficient charging stations and damaged or obstructed charging equipment are hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Guishi Automotive News reports that two major issues—widespread damage to charging equipment and the slow growth in the number of public charging stations—are currently troubling EV owners. Amidst the rapid advancements in electric vehicle technology, these challenges could potentially hinder the widespread adoption of EVs. In the first half of this year, electric vehicles accounted for approximately 5% of total new car registrations in the U.S., up from 2.5% during the same period in 2021. An analysis firm noted: "Currently, not only are there fewer public charging stations available, but drivers are also facing difficulties with certain devices being unusable."
A research report released on August 17 revealed that EV owners are experiencing declining satisfaction with L2-level public charging stations. The study, conducted by a research firm among more than 11,000 owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars, found that satisfaction dropped from 643 points last year to 633 points (on a scale of up to 1,000). Notably, owners' satisfaction with DC fast-charging stations remained unchanged at 674 points. L2-level chargers can add approximately 20 to 25 miles (about 32 to 40 kilometers) of range per hour, while DC fast-charging stations operate at speeds of roughly 100 miles per hour (around 160 km/h), with some even faster.
Image source: Tesla
Research institutions point out that the insufficient number of charging stations is the primary reason for declining driver satisfaction. Additionally, the study found that 1 in every 5 respondents has experienced difficulty charging their vehicles at a charging station. Among those respondents who encountered issues, 72% reported having faced situations where the charging station was either malfunctioning or temporarily out of service.
U.S. President Joe Biden signed an infrastructure law last November aimed at establishing a nationwide electric vehicle charging network along major transportation corridors. However, the funding comes with specific requirements—such as ensuring that charging stations remain operational 97% of the time and comply with technical standards for communication with vehicles.
Another survey also found that dealers play a crucial role in educating car consumers. Moreover, dealers are instrumental in providing after-sales services for electric vehicles. Eighty-one percent of EV owners said they prefer having their vehicles serviced at dealerships, citing battery health checks (61%), tire replacements (41%), and high-voltage cable inspections (40%) as the three primary reasons for choosing dealership service centers.
Translated from Sina Auto
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