See How E.V. Road Trips Went from Impossible to Easy
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- The number of E.V. fast-charging stations in the U.S. has grown from 1,000 a decade ago to 12,000 today.
- Fast chargers enable E.V. road trips by recharging cars in around 30 minutes, compared to hours for home chargers.
- Most major routes now have fast chargers at least every 100 miles, making long-distance E.V. travel feasible.
- Tesla has opened its charging network to other E.V.s, and new vehicles are being built with Tesla-compatible ports or adapters.
- Despite progress, some rural areas and smaller highways still lack sufficient fast-charging infrastructure.
- Private and public investments are rapidly expanding the charging network, with major retailers and car manufacturers contributing.
- The U.S. is projected to need 180,000 fast-charging ports by 2030, with current growth trends suggesting this target could be met early.