EV Charger Uptime Report - Flipbook - Page 10
THE SOFT COSTS OF TRUCK ROLLS
Another issue facing CPOs is the physical location of public EV fast chargers. NEVI funding requirements call for charging stations to be located along major highway corridors, no more
than 50 miles apart. Many of these chargers will be situated in remote locations, far from population centers, making it difficult and expensive to reach them for maintenance and repairs.
Furthermore, many of these chargers sit unattended for long stretches of time, which can increase the risk of vandalism and theft.
When a charger goes offline, it can be a challenge for CPOs to get to the location quickly and efficiently. This is especially true for chargers that are located in remote areas, where access can
be limited by distance, terrain, and weather conditions. In these cases, getting to the charger for maintenance or repairs can be a time-consuming and expensive process, which can further
increase the downtime and impact on customer loyalty.
EXISTING AND RECOMMENDED FAST-CHARGING CORRIDOR STATIONS
Because many public
fast chargers are spread
far apart from each
other, it can be difficult
for CPOs to manage
multiple outages at
once. This can lead to
extended downtime
for some chargers and
further frustration for
EV drivers who are
relying on the charging
network for reliable and
convenient charging.
T O TA L C H A R G I N G
S TAT I O N S I D E N T I F I E D :
509
1,104
CORRIDOR-READY CHARGING STATIONS
—
EV Alternative Fuel Corridor (FHWA)
—
Other highway
RECOMMENDED CHARGING STATIONS
Analysis and figure design by Elizabeth Abramson, Carbon Solutions LLC. Data sources include AFDC (July 2022), US DOT (December 2021; July 2022), and US Census Bureau (May 2021).
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