EV Magazine August 2023 | Page 50

CHARGING & INFRASTRUCTURE

CHARGING & INFRASTRUCTURE

The CEO of the UK ’ s largest public rapid EV charger network addresses power demand for electrification and the slow and steady death of range anxiety

No more negative press about EVs . Positivity around the subject is what drives the initiative forward , and with more companies and consumers on board with electrification , the faster the rate of innovation .

Few dispute the need to reassess our transport options , yet some remain to be convinced . Perhaps the only way to win over the naysayers is to give them what they want : faster charging options .
We can ’ t shake the fact that rapid EV charging is vital at this pivotal moment in automotive evolution , but is it truly necessary ? And if so , when will it be commonplace ? Adrian Keen ( AK ) CEO of InstaVolt shares his thoughts on this as the company drives innovation to reduce charge times .
TS : What is hindering further rollout of rapid charging ?
AK : While private companies are hitting targets and making pledges to create a charging infrastructure that supports a full consumer transition , there is a lack of media and consumer confidence in the EV charging industry , which creates a barrier in the switch to electric .
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