The Toll of Time: How Aging EV Infrastructure Impacts Reliability

ChargerHelp

• November 7, 2024

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, the reliability of charging infrastructure becomes increasingly critical. One of the key challenges identified in the ChargerHelp Annual Reliability Report is the impact of aging EV infrastructure on network performance. The report reveals a clear correlation between the age of charging equipment and the likelihood of downtime, with stations older than four years being particularly prone to failures. This aging infrastructure leads to inconsistent charging experiences for drivers, reducing confidence in the reliability of the network and potentially slowing the broader adoption of EVs.

The report highlights that older stations are more likely to experience downtime, a problem that is especially prevalent in states with a longer history of EV infrastructure buildout. California and Washington, D.C., are prime examples, where a higher percentage of stations are out of service due to the aging infrastructure. As Environment + Energy Leader reports, “the surge in EV sales is placing increased pressure on aging charging infrastructure, necessitating urgent upgrades to ensure consistent performance.”

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