Study: U.S. EV Charging Network Grew and Became More Reliable in 2024

Paren’s study examined charging sessions during this year’s Thanksgiving travel week, which it described as being the “Super Bowl of fast charging.” Charging sessions increased almost 50 percent that week compared to the same time in 2023, and Paren found that the number of charging connectors grew by about the same percentage.

This is all good news for EV owners, who often find it a hassle trying to locate chargers on road trips. More chargers are a good thing for all owners, but the more interesting data from the study relates to reliability. Paren found that charger reliability improved by 3.4 points this year, climbing to an 85.5 percent rating.

Automakers have struggled with third-party charging companies’ ability to deliver a convenient, reliable charging experience for owners, leading many to join Tesla’s Supercharger network. While some vehicles will need adapters to charge as that transition happens, more reliable third-party charging options make it a lot easier to get around.

These results are likely due in part to the government’s funding. The Biden Administration promised vast sums of money to companies wanting to build the EV charging network, including several partnerships between automakers, fuel station providers, and others.

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