EV Sales Leave Chargers Playing Catchup

[Shel_B]

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U.S. consumers are finally gravitating to electric vehicles. Now it’s up to charging infrastructure to keep pace.

EV sales made up about 7 percent of all new light vehicle sales last year, according to data released by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents the auto industry. That’s up from 4.3 percent in 2021 and 2.3 percent in 2020. Light truck sales accounted for 68 percent of the EV market in the last quarter of 2022.

 

[missingcurlybracket]

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/0...f-fast-charger-reliability-doesnt-get-better/

Hoping the problem of how common they are plus maintaining what’s already online continues to improve. Gas pumps of course have a X decade head start but the UX currently sounds annoying especially when multiple networks and apps are included.

Granted, ideally one would only need these on longer trips, not counting multi-family housing.

 

[alarmguy]

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U.S. consumers are finally gravitating to electric vehicles. Now it’s up to charging infrastructure to keep pace.

EV sales made up about 7 percent of all new light vehicle sales last year, according to data released by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents the auto industry. That’s up from 4.3 percent in 2021 and 2.3 percent in 2020. Light truck sales accounted for 68 percent of the EV market in the last quarter of 2022.

If correct and I dont believe everything I read. Bad news for Tesla =

Light truck sales accounted for 68 percent of the EV market in the last quarter of 2022.

 

[UncleDave]

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U.S. consumers are finally gravitating to electric vehicles. Now it’s up to charging infrastructure to keep pace.

EV sales made up about 7 percent of all new light vehicle sales last year, according to data released by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents the auto industry. That’s up from 4.3 percent in 2021 and 2.3 percent in 2020. Light truck sales accounted for 68 percent of the EV market in the last quarter of 2022.

Im struggling to understand this.

Light truck sales accounted for 68 percent of the EV market in the last quarter of 2022.

 

[missingcurlybracket]

Didn’t read but I’m betting it’s that “light truck” classification as in anything from a crossover/SUV to pickups.

 

[UncleDave]

Didn’t read but I’m betting it’s that “light truck” classification as in anything from a crossover/SUV to pickups.

It's got to be something like that as the actual "light truck" that were sold aren't near that number.

They are probably lumping in the Model Y.

 

[UncleDave]

Didn’t read but I’m betting it’s that “light truck” classification as in anything from a crossover/SUV to pickups.

Here it is from their quarterly report - they include SUV's or " UV's" as they say.

As a result, non-car segments are continuing to make gains, and in the fourth quarter of 2022, light truck (UVs, minivans, and pickups) sales comprised more than 68 percent of the EV market.

https://www.autosinnovate.org/posts/papers-reports/Get Connected 2022 Q4 Electric Vehicle Report.pdf

 

[Leo99]

I trust that if there is demand for EV chargers, some company with deep pockets will install them and make a profit.

 

[CKN]

News Flash! When Henry Ford starting producing automobiles there were not any gas stations. The Interstate Highway system wasn't started until 1956. The EV infrastructure will be built. I too am guessing the light trucks include other vehicles as well.

 

[Torrid]

It's got to be something like that as the actual "light truck" that were sold aren't near that number.

They are probably lumping in the Model Y.

That might be a better fit to "light truck". There's nothing light about the electric trucks so far.

 

[CKN]

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/c...ll-ev-chargers-at-1000s-of-locations-44500270

 

[ecotourist]

That might be a better fit to "light truck". There's nothing light about the electric trucks so far.

And nothing light about "light trucks" either.

 

[Torrid]

And nothing light about "light trucks" either.

True, but there's a difference between a 5,500lb-6,000lb truck and a 7k+ lb truck. They're all ridiculous but the electric ones take it to another level.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I wonder which one is heavier? My Tundra or Model 3? Dunno...

 

[Torrid]

I wonder which one is heavier? My Tundra or Model 3? Dunno...

What does the Tundra weigh? The RWD Model 3 is 3,800 lbs. About what my 2004 GTO weighed. The performance is around 4,400 lbs.

 

[JeffKeryk]

What does the Tundra weigh? The RWD Model 3 is 3,800 lbs. About what my 2004 GTO weighed. The performance is around 4,400 lbs.

Tundra weighs about 4,000 pounds and gets 16 mpg. Love my trusty pickup. So do my neighbors, family and friends.
Model 3 weighs about 3,800 pounds. Runs off sunshine. Tons of fun!

Call it a warsh.

 

[Snagglefoot]

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U.S. consumers are finally gravitating to electric vehicles. Now it’s up to charging infrastructure to keep pace.

EV sales made up about 7 percent of all new light vehicle sales last year, according to data released by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents the auto industry. That’s up from 4.3 percent in 2021 and 2.3 percent in 2020. Light truck sales accounted for 68 percent of the EV market in the last quarter of 2022.

As long as every knows this includes BEV, PHEV and HYBRIDS.

 

[alarmguy]

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/c...ll-ev-chargers-at-1000s-of-locations-44500270

Smart move, I have owned Walmart stock since it was in the double digits, hoping they continue to keep clawing away with new ideas. This is a smart one and their automation plans eliminating workers.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Smart move, I have owned Walmart stock since it was in the double digits, hoping they continue to keep clawing away with new ideas. This is a smart one and their automation plans eliminating workers.

Our Walmarts have had chargers for years. Dang things are everywhere. And they get the best parking!

 

[pezzy84]

As long as every knows this includes BEV, PHEV and HYBRIDS.

Small correction - it does NOT include traditional hybrids that cannot be plugged in.