The hottest Charging Infrastructure Substack posts right now

An EV aggregator app that consolidates charging networks can provide a seamless user experience.
Developing an API for EV charging could simplify processes like parking, finding chargers, pricing, and payments.
Ecosystem aggregation for EV charging needs to consider incentives for charging networks, distribution entities, and consumers.

Tesla's Full Self Driving mode doesn't work, leading to accidents and deaths.
Electric cars need more powerful batteries to improve range and performance.
There's a need to re-engineer the remote charging experience for EVs to be more convenient.

Electric cars are more expensive to build than combustion cars due to the high cost of lithium for batteries.
Range anxiety is a significant concern for potential EV owners, as charging infrastructure needs improvement for longer journeys.
Limited car selection, finding specialized technicians, and charger compatibility are challenges that inhibit widespread EV adoption.

Consider home EV charging to save on fuel costs and enjoy convenient charging at home
Understanding your EV's energy consumption can help you track savings and make informed decisions
EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 can offer significant savings compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles through lower operating costs

India has a huge untapped electric vehicle market that is growing rapidly
The focus in India is on 2 and 3-wheeler electric vehicles due to affordability and infrastructure
Challenges in the Indian EV market include high import duties, lack of charging infrastructure, and unique solutions like battery swapping

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Electrifying heavy-duty trucks is important for reducing transportation emissions. The heavy trucking sector needs focus to make a real impact on climate change.
China sells about 1 million heavy-duty trucks annually, needing a lot of battery power to support this demand. Costs remain high, making it hard for businesses to switch from diesel.
New electric truck options are emerging and gaining popularity in the market. With better battery technology and charging infrastructure, more companies might start using electric trucks in the next few years.

Even with fast chargers everywhere, long highway trips remain impractical because charging time adds a large extra delay — in the example it turned a 12.5‑hour drive into about 17.3 hours.
The realistic fixes are limited and imperfect: drive fewer kilometers per day, wait for much longer‑range EVs, keep a petrol car for long trips, or use awkward relay/vehicle‑swap schemes.
Given those trade-offs, EVs today are best suited for city use rather than extended road trips.