The latest episode of the UC Davis podcast Unfold dives into one of the biggest obstacles to EV adoption: unreliable public charging. While range anxiety is no longer a top concern, drivers now struggle to find chargers that actually work.
The episode features Alan Jenn, Chair of the Energy Graduate Group, and Gil Tal, Director of the Electric Vehicle Research Center, who share insights from their research on California’s fragmented charging network. Their team has tested thousands of chargers, uncovering widespread issues like broken stations, payment failures, and long wait times.
What do these challenges mean for EV adoption, and how can they be fixed? Tune in to hear what the research reveals and what solutions may be on the horizon.
