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Are There Enough Electric Car Charging Points?
I know electric cars are the way of the future, and with them, the electric charging stations for drivers. There are a lot of gas cars on the road still so there’s a gas station on almost every street corner. Are there enough electric car charging points?
Marlee John · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! Electric cars don’t run on fuel, but they definitely need refill stations. Currently, in many areas of the U.S. there aren’t enough charging points to support the growing number of EVs on the road. But as the EV market grows, so will the need for the country’s infrastructure to support drivers.
A lack of electric vehicle charging stations could be the reason why the EV market (in the U.S.) hasn’t been growing as fast. For many drivers, the convenience of driving a gas-powered car currently outweighs the promise of cost savings when driving electric.
President Biden’s goal of making 50% of American auto sales be EVs by 2030, could change things.
Tesla owners don’t have to worry so much as Tesla has a large network of electric vehicle charging points with over 1,201 locations in the U.S. and the app helps find them!
The trouble exists mostly for non-Tesla drivers without adapters. Google Maps or specific apps like PlugShare, ChargePoint App, and Chargeway—all available for free for iOS and Android—map out nearby EV charging points. Some also give information about cost, connector types, and average charge time.
A second issue related to convenience is time. Filling a gas tank can take less than 10 minutes when there’s no line, but charging a car takes much longer. It can take 30 minutes up to a few hours depending on the make and size of the vehicle. It is safe to sit in your car while it charges (with the exception of some medical conditions) but using your car while you wait reduces charging speed.
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