For cities, this means that if they haven't been doing so already, they need to prepare for the inevitable: EVs will become the predominant vehicle type on their roads, from public transit to personal vehicles. Residents will need ample opportunities to charge and, with that, a reliable charging experience that reinforces EVs as convenient and accessible. Cities are ground zero for successful charging deployments
Cities are key to ensuring the continued adoption of EVs and charging infrastructure. There are a lot of factors for key decision-makers to consider when choosing the right technology and policies for a successful charging deployment: what types of EVs are prevalent, what are the best locations to deploy stations, whether the stations will be used for quick charges or overnight sessions, and the travel patterns of residents, to name a few.
Beyond this, when cities also prioritize policies that ensure a high-quality charging experience for drivers and fleet operators, along with proper stewardship of public dollars, everyone benefits. So, what is the best way to do this? Instituting high-reliability requirements, for one, as it will immensely reduce maintenance and operation costs over a station's lifetime and ensure a city's public dollars are well spent.
