Charging companies added fewer public fast-charging stations in the U.S. in the second quarter, but growth was robust regardless with thousands of new ports and hundreds of new stations.
EV charging data platform Paren said operators are now focusing more on profitability and improving the charging experience for EV drivers, rather than just sheer expansion.
Here are our other top stories today:
Editor-in-Chief Mack Hogan has an exclusive on Slate's destination charge, which will be the lowest for any pickup truck in the U.S.
California’s new EV rebate program fills some of the gap left behind by the now-dead federal tax credit.
A Swedish analysis of nearly 10,000 battery tests found that two EVs retained more than 97% of their capacity after 62,000 miles.
— Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer
Photo: General Motors
Why America Built Fewer EV Fast-Charging Stations In Q2
The U.S. added fewer public fast-charging stations last quarter, but growth is still robust.
Photo: Tim Levin
Exclusive: We Finally Know The Slate Truck's Destination Fee. Here's The Final Price
Slate's destination charge will be the lowest for any pickup truck in the U.S., which is pretty on-brand.
Photo: Kia
Nearly 10,000 EVs Were Tested For Battery Degradation. These 2 Models Won Out.
A Swedish analysis of nearly 10,000 battery tests found that two EVs retained more than 97% of their capacity after 62,000 miles.
Photo: Mack Hogan
California's $3,500 EV Rebate Program Starts 'Later This Summer'
The program, which applies to new and used EVs, fills some of the gap left behind by the now-dead $7,500 EV tax credit.