Inconsistent charging stations hinder EV adoption

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Inconsistent charging stations hinder EV adoptionWilliam Poor UW NewsUPDATE (Sept. 23, 2025): This story has been updated to correct Don MacKenzie’s title. Participants with a negative view of public charging were much less likely to choose an EV than those with a moderate view. The state of public charging isn’t inspiring confidence in buyers, either. Participants with a negative view of public charging demanded strikingly large concessions before choosing an EV. Little is known, Singh said, about what specific improvements would have the greatest impact on public charging perception.