Teamwork Makes The EV Charging Dream Work

Recently, I took a little road trip. To some people, an 800-mile trip is a big one, but compared to what I did a few months ago (4200 miles pulling a trailer with a Bolt EUV), it’s small. On that last big trip, I noticed that the EV charging scene has changed. Instead of having to deal with whatever station is available, I had the opportunity to get picky and choose stations that better fit my own needs. Later on the trip, I realized the importance of having stations closely-spaced along major highways, because you never quite know what the ideal spacing will be for any given driver trying to avoid breaking their charging stride.

Now (at least outside of places like California), I’m seeing another interesting thing emerge as the charging network evolves: synergy between competing companies! It turns out that the little town of Lordsburg, New Mexico is proof that a diverse set of companies is a much better path forward than letting one company or one way of thinking dominate everything.

Jennifer Sensiba