Tips for Enhancing Ev Charging Infrastructure

The New York Times captured what many in the industry have been working toward: an EV charging ecosystem that puts customers first. Leading OEMs treat charging as a full-stack customer experience: 1. Home Charging = Empowerment: Level 2 chargers, solar bundles, and home energy tools give drivers control and enable participation in the energy economy—from the garage. 2. Public Charging = Confidence: 800V architectures enable 10–80% charging in under 20 minutes. But it must also be accessible, reliable, and located at real-world destinations—grocery stores, cafés, and more. 3. Compatibility = Freedom: Supporting CCS and NACS (native or adapter-based) is essential. Interoperability ensures customers can charge wherever they go. 4. Vehicles as Energy Assets: EVs won’t just drive—they’ll stabilize the grid, power homes, and generate savings. V2G and V2H will make vehicles part of the energy ecosystem. 5. Charging Gets Personal: With integrated payments, OTA updates, and driver profiles, charging becomes tailored to each user’s lifestyle. When the #EV charging user experience is designed right, it becomes a reason to go electric—not a barrier. https://lnkd.in/gx-_rbNu

Location. UX. Reliability. That’s the trinity of EV charging. Miss one, and you’re not building infrastructure, you’re building frustration. Let’s break it down with real data: Location If it’s not visible, accessible, and well-trafficked, it’s a stranded asset. Top urban markets like Las Vegas, LA, and Miami are seeing DC fast charger utilization rates near 40% during peak hours (12–6 p.m.). Meanwhile, sites in Columbus barely hit 14.3% utilization. Lesson: Location isn’t a design choice, it’s the business model. User Experience (UX) EV drivers are still jumping through hoops, multiple apps, QR codes, random errors. One study showed that over 75% of failed sessions are due to usability friction, not hardware. And 48% of U.S. drivers still say charging is too complicated. Tesla didn’t win because of brand, they won by removing friction. Fix your UX… or watch your customers walk. Reliability Let’s talk field data, not marketing spin. Real-world fast charger uptime is still around 73.7%. Even in the best networks, 1 in 6 sessions fail due to offline units, busted cables, or payment issues. Yes, some operators report “99% uptime.” But when chargers are stuck in a bootloop or locked out, that number means nothing. Paren’s Q1 2025 field report puts overall functional uptime at 82.6%, and that’s after years of effort. We’re improving. But we’re not there yet. Stop bragging about install counts. Start optimizing for: → The right location → The right experience → The right uptime Because a charger that doesn’t work isn’t just broken, it’s brand damage. Location. UX. Reliability. Everything else is just noise. #EVCharging #CleanTech #EnergyTransition #FleetElectrification #SmartCharging #ChargingReliability #UXDesign #EVStrategy #SiteSelectionMatters #EVInfrastructure

🚗⚡ Thinking About EV Charging Stations? Let’s Make Sure They’re in the Right Spots! ⚡🚗 We know a lot about deploying EVSE. Planning EV charging infrastructure can feel like a big task. But it’s all about knowing where to start and focusing on what matters most. With EVs becoming more popular every day, there’s pressure to get chargers where people need them. So, how do you figure that out? Here’s a quick guide to help. 1️⃣ Find the Busy Spots Start with the data. Look at where traffic flows and where EV drivers are already. Highways, shopping areas, and workplaces are usually solid bets. Talk to local businesses, too. A good partnership with a store or café could make a charging station even more useful. 2️⃣ Make it Easy to Use Drivers love charging stations near things like restrooms, coffee shops, or stores where they can pass the time. And check out the grid in those areas. If the site already has the power capacity, you’ll save time and money on installation. 3️⃣ Think About Tomorrow Don’t just look at today’s needs. EVs are on the rise, so pick spots that can grow with demand. Keep future development plans in mind, too. Aligning with new housing or retail projects makes the investment even smarter. 4️⃣ Keep People Safe Drivers need to feel safe charging their cars at any hour. Well-lit areas with good visibility make a big difference. Security features like cameras and patrols help protect the chargers and the people using them. 5️⃣ Be Kind to the Environment Choose locations that don’t require a lot of disruption to the landscape. If possible, add renewable energy like solar panels to power the chargers. It’s a win-win for sustainability. Good planning now means smoother execution and happier EV drivers later. Charging stations in the right spots aren’t just convenient—they show your community is serious about building a green future. Got questions or ideas? Let’s talk about it in the comments. I’d love to hear your thoughts! 🔋🌍 Let’s make this happen together. #EVCharging #EVSE #EV #ElectricVehicle #MunicipalityEVCharging #Microgrids #AJPerkins #MicrogridMentor 💬

A while ago I referenced some of the data on multifamily EV charging accessibility by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. Its obviously a huge problem. So what are some of the recent solutions being proposed? I thought it’d be interested in break them all down: 1. Unbanked/Universal Payment Methods: Imagine a world where paying for your EV charge is as easy as using a prepaid card. No credit card, no problem. Travelers, low-income drivers, everyone's included. 🌍💳 2. Smart Outlets and Panels: Turning regular outlets into smart charging stations? Yep, that's the future we're talking about. It means everyone gets to charge their ride without breaking the bank on installation costs. 🛠️🔌 3. Battery-Enabled Fast Charging: Fast charging without the heavy grid demand. This is gold in areas where the grid can't keep up or installation drags on forever. ⏩🔋 4. Mobile and Containerized Solutions: Think of a charging station that moves where you need it. Less hassle in installation and perfect for off-grid areas. It's like having a charging station on wheels. 🚚💨 5. Streetlight & Utility Pole Charging: Ever thought a streetlight could charge your car? It's happening! This cuts down on extra construction and taps into existing power sources. Genius, right? 🚦⚡ 6. Bring Your Own Cord: Just bring your cord and plug in, as simple as charging your phone. Low cost, low fuss. 📱➡️🚗 7. Peer-to-Peer Charging: Sharing is caring, especially when it comes to power. This is about buildings helping each other out, making charging spots more available. 🏢❤️⚡ 8. Mobility Hubs: A one-stop-shop for all your e-mobility needs, from e-bikes to e-scooters, making sure there's something for everyone, regardless of whether you own an EV. 🛴🚲🚌 Each of these ideas is a step towards making EV charging accessible and equitable, no matter where you live. Let's cheer on these innovations that are paving the way for a cleaner, greener future for all. 🎉🌿 #EVCharging #Innovation #SustainableLiving #CommunityPower

“Built there, charged that.” Not an uncommon sentiment from colleagues in more mature EV markets than the United States, Canada, and Mexico. What can our continent take away from what has already been done in more mature markets? From my chat with ChargerHelp’s Kameale C. Terry in December, here are some thoughts based on what AMPECO has observed in Europe, even more relevant now with the recent changes in US governmental policy: 1️⃣ ROAMING IS EVERYWHERE - Europe has so many countries at different stages of infrastructure, but roaming agreements make EV travel easier there. CPOs there built a better customer experience through open roaming across the continent. North America must move on from a "protect mine" mindset to deliver simpler, seamless charging across networks. 2️⃣ CHARGE WHERE YOU PARK - In other countries, housing complexes are much more likely to be wired for L2 charging. In many cases, every parking bay can support EVs. With approximately one-third of US residents living in apartments or other MFDs, we need policies that make it easier to charge where you park. Right to Charge legislation, such as California’s requirement that most renter parking spaces are “EV Ready”, is a good start but needs to be replicated nationwide. Even without legislation, adding 240V connections at each stall is vastly easier during a new build than as a retrofit, turning into a marketing benefit to attract buyers or renters. 3️⃣ PATH TO PROFITABILITY - Europe has a higher share of EVs, which obviously means more demand, which in turn helps with public charger revenue. But successful charging companies in Europe assume nothing - they are extremely focused on marketing and operations to drive financial success and great customer experiences. I’m not saying North America isn’t too - but everyone in the ecosystem here needs to get creative and find ways to improve overall system efficiency to help ensure success. AI tools are getting traction now to help operators spot improvement opportunities, and will certainly get much more common in the next 12 months. If there’s one thing North American companies of all types have shown, it’s an innate ability to experiment, innovate, and zero in on what drives profitability. Although the EV charging sector has work to do here as well, I expect the culture of entrepreneurship and strategic risk-taking to help us develop rapidly and catch up to more mature markets in short order. Nothing like a little healthy competition to focus your organization. North American CPOs: what takeaways from other markets do you have that we can learn from here? #EVcharging