CHAPTER 2
Mythbusting
Pushing back on EV misinformation
Inside this chapter:- The demise of EVs ...
- EV charging myths
- EV charging myths continued- AC vs. DC fast
- Key highlights from this chapter
STATE OF THE MARKET | MYTHBUSTING | THE MARKET ECOSYSTEM | THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY | WHY CHARGEPOINT
If you’ve read the headlines recently, it’s understandable to believe that people simply aren’t ready for EVs and that the e-mobility revolution isn’t coming anytime soon. If you dig a little deeper into those articles bemoaning the end of EVs, though, you’ll discover a different story.
For instance, in a Washington Post piece titled “Car shoppers aren’t electrified by electric
vehicles,” you’ll learn that actual EV owners interviewed for the story were more optimistic than the skeptics cited in the article, with one noting fuel savings of up to $30,000 over five years. “I would not knowingly or intentionally go back to a gas vehicle,” said another. 11
So many myths abound, many spouted by people with an anti-EV agenda. The truths are exhilarating and mind changing.
11 “Car shoppers aren’t electrified by electric vehicles,” Washington Post, Feb. 2024
What’s the average uptime of ChargePoint stations?
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A recent report from CBRE and ChargePoint found that commercial property owners and large occupiers are installing EV charging stations as a crucial amenity. Last year, workplace charging sessions grew twice as fast as new installations, indicating an inability to keep pace with rising demand.12
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In the U.S., the average driver only uses 16-18% of their battery range per day,13 giving them ample time (and miles) to top up with a Level 2 AC charger while they’re sleeping, working or running errands. Average driving distances are even lower in the EU and UK.14
If you are on the road and do need a place to charge, you can easily connect to our network through our mobile app or the partner experience of your choice (including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or your vehicle’s in-dash infotainment system) and we’ll guide you to the nearest charger. It’s probably closer than you think.
Don’t tell this one to Norwegian, Icelandic, Danish, Swedish, Dutch or Finnish EV drivers. Their countries — not exactly known for the warm weather — all have the highest BEV adoption rates in the world. Norway leads the pack with nearly 80% of all passenger vehicle sales in 2023 being all electric. Iceland was second with over 58% market share. None of the top 5 countries fell below 35%.15
In the U.S., it costs between $4-6 to drive 100 miles in an EV vs. $30 in a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Today, there are fewer than 60 hydrogen fueling stations, most of which are located in a single state (California).16
Unlike hydrogen fuel, electricity is safe, reliable, cost-effective and everywhere. With megawatt charging now a reality, electricity looks to be the future of fueling for most kinds of vehicles.17
12“EV Adoption Creates More Demand for Workplace Charging Stations,” CBRE, May 2024
13 “EV driving range study by state finds an overlooked stat,” Recurrent, Feb. 2024
14 “Worldwide Daily Driving Distance is 25-50km,” Solar On EV, 2021
15 “Electric Cars Pass the Tipping Point to Mass Adoption in 31 Countries,” Bloomberg, March 2024
16 AFDC, “Hydrogen Fueling Stations,” Jan. 2024
17 ”ChargePoint Announces Three Megawatt Charging Architecture,” ChargePoint, May 2024
The average battery electric vehicle (BEV) range in the U.S. has more than quadrupled since 2010. EV batteries keep getting more powerful, enabling farther driving ranges, faster charging times and lower costs for drivers. EV drivers can now wake up ready to hit any road, driving as far as 516 miles in 2024 on a single charge. And that distance will only continue to grow year after year. With EVs and EV batteries, the best is yet to come.
EV drivers know that charging a car is more like plugging in a device than going to a gas station. Over 80% of all EV charging happens at home or at work, providing ample time to top up with Level 2 AC charging, which provides around 25 miles of range per hour.
Also, aside from being more expensive, DC fast charging delivers a lot of power and heat, which can stress batteries more than AC charging. Besides, charging while you live your life is almost always the most convenient way to fuel an EV.
Working with ChargePoint has been easy. The team was very supportive throughout the entire process, helping us get our chargers connected to the network and configured for our dealership.
EVs can reach a full charge from a Level 2 charging station in just a few hours or overnight, depending on the vehicle type and battery size.
Over 80% of the charging infrastructure available in Europe is Level 2 AC. 18
The average session duration (time where energy is being actively dispensed) on AC stations on the ChargePoint network was just over 3 hours in 2023.19
DC fast stations can charge an EV to 80% in as little as 20 minutes, making them a great choice during extended journeys or when you want to refuel and get back on the road quickly.
At the beginning of 2024, around 26% of the public charging ports in North America were DC fast charging, a 35% increase from the end of 2022.20
In 2023, the average amount of energy dispensed on the ChargePoint network has increased by 35% since 2020 (mostly due to newer vehicles with larger batteries).21
18 “EAFO,” European Commission, Jan. 202419 “ChargePoint network,” Jan. 202420 “AFDC,” U.S. Department of Energy, Jan. 2024
21 “ChargePoint network,” Jan. 2024
Despite negative headlines, EV owners report benefits over ICE cars including significant fuel savings.
Rising demand for workplace charging is outpacing the rate of new EVSE installations.
Even though DC fast charging gets a lot of press, faster isn’t always better — overnight Level 2 AC charging is sufficient for most EV drivers.
Nordic countries, including Norway and Sweden, have the highest EV adoption rates in the world, proving EVs are viable even in the coldest temperatures.
Electricity is far more cost-effective and available than hydrogen, making it the future of fueling for heavy-duty vehicles.
Yes, very useful
Somewhat useful
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