Electric Vehicle have Limited Places to Charge
Typically 20% to 40% of households live in rental housing and some don’t have car covers or garages. These rentals also lack electric car charging stations for an apartment which can be problematic for EV drivers who rent. In the US, only 80% of households that live in owner-occupied housing have access to a garage or carport. While this number is large, not all garage or carports provide EV drivers a way to recharge. As the demand for electric vehicle continues to climb, consumers and EV drivers are in need of new and accessible ways to recharge on the go, not just at home.
As of December 31, 2017, there are an estimated 20,178 EV public and private charging EV stations in the US, with 17,526 (86.9%) being available to the public. Plug-in electric vehicles are now viable for most lifestyles and budgets. With mo