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Charging outside the home is the Achilles heel of the EV industry

This is what Aaron Pressman writes in the Boston Globe.

EV charging infrastructure has been expanding rapidly in recent years, with more public charging stations being installed in cities, along highways, and at other convenient locations. Many governments and private companies are investing heavily in building out charging networks to support the growing number of EVs on the road.

However, there are still some challenges to overcome. One is the range anxiety that some EV drivers experience, which is the fear that their vehicle will run out of power before reaching a charging station. This can be addressed by installing more charging stations, particularly in remote areas, and by improving the range of EV batteries.

Another challenge is the time it takes to charge an EV, particularly with fast chargers. While the technology has improved significantly in recent years, it still takes longer to charge an EV than it does to fill up a gas-powered car. This means that public charging stations need to be conveniently located and easily accessible to minimize the inconvenience for EV drivers.

Overall, while there are certainly challenges to overcome, the EV industry is rapidly growing and evolving, and charging infrastructure is likely to continue to improve in the coming years.

To capture the state of EV charging in the neighboring (well once removed) state of Massachusetts, the Boston Globe did an informal survey of the pricing and performance of DC (Level 3) fast chargers around Greater Boston over the past three months. Read the results in the BOSTON GLOBE