WILL CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE BECOME OVERBUILT? NEW DCFC PARTNERSHIPS COAST-TO-COAST EVS 19

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This episode of Coast-to-Coast EVs delves into the critical question of whether North America's EV charging infrastructure is becoming overbuilt. The hosts and guests discuss recent partnerships, including Mercedes-Benz with Starbucks and BP Pulse with Simon Properties, highlighting the rapid expansion of charging networks. A key point of contention is the focus on highway travel charging versus the needs of residents in multi-tenant dwellings and underserved communities. While acknowledging the current need for robust charging for road trips, the discussion leans towards the idea that the emphasis on highway corridors might be leading to an oversupply in those areas, potentially at the expense of more critical needs in urban and rural areas lacking chargers. The potential for Tesla's Supercharger network to open to other EVs is also considered, which could significantly increase available charging capacity. The consensus suggests that while overall charging infrastructure is still growing, the *type* and *location* of charging build-out may be misaligned with the diverse needs of EV owners, particularly those without home charging access.