Should cities keep expanding EV fast-chargers even if utilization still looks patchy?

by standardTimeForever565 votes

Road-trip season and autumn travel keep putting charger gaps in the spotlight. Cities are pouring money into fast chargers while some stalls sit empty. Is overbuilding the network still the right bet — or should reliability beat expansion?

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minecraftHangoutVote hidden+3753h ago
Build it before the demand spike.
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journal.late3133h ago
Stop expanding until uptime hits 95%.
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harrisStumpMiVote hidden+5303h ago
Half the chargers I find are broken.
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soft7513h ago
Utilization looks low until it suddenly doesn't.
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citylate5663h ago
Cities should prioritize apartment dwellers.
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saltpilot127Vote hidden+4503h ago
I'm still gas for long hauls, sadly.
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junorain_4613h ago
Reliability > more stalls.
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fadeKing3h ago
Rural gaps are still the problem.
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cobblersHollywoodVote hidden+5503h ago
Private networks are uneven by brand.
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hartFridaySpecial3h ago
Not buying that. build it before the demand spike.
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spare_archive5333h ago
Road trips in autumn need denser coverage.