What makes EV charging so frustrating? The first major hitch is the physical state of the chargers: Often broken, glitching, or out of commission for updates.
Owner education is a concern – slower-charging EVs take up fast-charging spots. A Chevy Bolt may not be able to handle the high charging speeds of a Rivian, but the Bolt owner may not know — and may default to the charger with the biggest number on it.
These issues, plus even more relating to fees and payment processing, are hindering EV adoption. Range anxiety is one thing, but charging issues still turn prospective buyers off from going electric and are yet another factor holding up the full-scale EV transition.