WHAT DOES 2024 HAVE IN STORE FOR THE EV INDUSTRY?

EV Channels Review

This episode of The EV Resource Podcast focuses on predictions for the EV industry in 2024, contrasting them with the realities of 2023. The host, Zach Hurst, revisits his previous year's predictions, admitting to being significantly off on software advancements and autonomous features, while being more accurate on vehicle releases and the shift towards NACS. Key vehicle discussions include the Tesla Cybertruck (deliveries started late 2023, production ramp-up expected in 2024), Chevy Silverado EV (slow start, commercial focus, low sales predicted for 2024), Hyundai Ioniq 6 (deals available, sales expected to increase), Polestar 3 (gorgeous but expensive, more sales expected for Polestar 2), and Aptera (significant delays, now expecting 2025 delivery). The review highlights major industry trends like the widespread adoption of the NACS connector, falling EV prices, persistent software issues, and the complex EV tax credit. A significant portion is dedicated to the dire state of public charging infrastructure, with predictions of worsening reliability and capacity issues despite the Tesla Supercharger network opening up. The host also outlines a refreshed brand strategy for EV Resource, focusing on 'Learn,' 'Connect,' and 'Experience,' and announces plans to tackle the charging infrastructure problem by starting their own network.