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Why slow chargers may be the fastest way to get people into EVs | Grist

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Kay and Bruce Schilling decided last year that they wanted to install electric vehicle charging at an apartment building they manage in Belmont, California, but they had no idea where to begin. They figured that adding the amenity could attract renters, and Kay so loved driving her own EV that she hoped providing chargers would help tenants make the switch themselves. “Once people experience driving an electric car, it’s like you can never turn back,” she said. The Schillings considered their options. DC fast chargers can top off a battery in as little as 30 minutes, but were far too expensive. They looked into Level 2 chargers — like those commonly seen outside grocery stores and office buildings that typically charge a car in four to ten hours — and quickly encountered challenges. To supply enough power, they’d need an expensive electrical upgrade, which could take at least a year due to long permitting queues. The required improvements and charging hardware were so costly that they’

Gabriela Aoun Angueira Climate Solutions Writer Published Jan 30, 2024 Topic Climate + Transportation Share/Republish Copy Link Republish Copy Link Email SMS X Facebook Republish Reddit LinkedIn Bluesky Kay and Bruce Schilling decided last year that they wanted to install electric vehicle charging at an apartment building they manage in Belmont, California, but they had no idea where to begin. They figured that adding the amenity could attract renters, and Kay so loved driving her own EV that she hoped providing chargers would help tenants make the switch themselves. “Once people experience dr

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