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+3752h ago
Build it before the demand spike.
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journal.late3132h ago
Stop expanding until uptime hits 95%.
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harrisStumpMiVote hidden+5302h ago
Half the chargers I find are broken.
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soft7512h ago
Utilization looks low until it suddenly doesn't.
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citylate5662h ago
Cities should prioritize apartment dwellers.
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saltpilot127Vote hidden+4502h ago
I'm still gas for long hauls, sadly.
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junorain_4612h ago
Reliability > more stalls.
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fadeKing2h ago
Rural gaps are still the problem.
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cobblersHollywoodVote hidden+5502h ago
Private networks are uneven by brand.
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hartFridaySpecial2h ago
Not buying that. build it before the demand spike.
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spare_archive5332h ago
Road trips in autumn need denser coverage.