Charger Gap Still Barrier As 2023 EV Sales Hit 1 Million

Biden's EV Ambition

The Biden administration aims for electric vehicles (EVs) to make up 50% of new car sales by 2030, but faces challenges. The White House/Rawpixel

Charging Station Bottleneck

Slow installation of charging stations poses a significant hurdle to achieving the 2030 EV sales goal. Canva

State Progress

Ohio and New York stand out as the only states with federally-funded charging stations, highlighting a lag in nationwide infrastructure development, two years the government offered $5 billion to construct a national fast charging network Canva

Federal Funding Lag

Despite a $5 billion allocation for a fast charging network two years ago, the slow deployment raises questions about the effectiveness of federal funding. Canva

EV Sales Milestone

The U.S. witnesses a landmark with over one million EV sales in a year, but the persistent "range anxiety" remains a significant deterrent for potential buyers. Canva

Blame Game

State officials point fingers at federal requirements and a lack of experience in charger infrastructure development as contributing factors to the slow rollout. Canva