Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility:Credit: Kindel Media from PexelsPublic electric vehicle charging stations in America have a bad reputation. 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. Little is known, Singh said, about what specific improvements would have the greatest impact on public charging perception. More information: Rubina Singh et al, Poor reliability of public charging stations can impede the growth of the electric vehicle market, Transport Policy (2025).