I keep hoping for better news, but Tesla’s Supercharger network remains the gold standard, which is concerning considering their recent decision to lay off the entire Supercharger division.

Earlier this year, I rented an EV in New Orleans and had a frustrating experience. The nearest charger was at least 20 minutes away, and none of the downtown hotels seemed to offer charging. Even in areas with great charging infrastructure, the inability to charge at your destination can be a significant inconvenience, and it’s especially challenging in rural and southern regions, where options are even scarcer.

The move to EV is clearly a transition, not an overnight revolution. However, the persistent narrative of unreliable charging networks stokes fear and hesitation with potential buyers. Sometimes it feels like sabotage that no other company can provide a reliable, large-scale charging network at par with Tesla.

An analysis of 20,000 EV stations concludes that charging is still a massive bummer

There might be more broken chargers than the apps say.