The article discusses the current landscape of electric vehicle (EV) charging, emphasizing the psychological barriers faced by traditional drivers accustomed to gas stations. It highlights China's leading position in EV technology, particularly BYD's breakthrough in five-minute DC fast charging. Despite improvements, U.S. public charging networks still struggle, especially for those who aren't Tesla owners. The article also touches on the latest Cadillac Escalade IQ, showing a growing interest in larger, comfortable electric vehicles. The insights were shared during a Plugged-In Podcast episode, where new developments in the EV market are explored.
Electric vehicle veterans know that the many different ways you can charge open up new possibilities, but for most folks, the idea that an EV can't "fill up" as fast as a gas car is an instant dealbreaker.
BYD's apparent breakthrough in five-minute DC fast charging, which starts with two new EVs priced around just $38,000, has led many investors to doubt whether Western automakers can ever catch up to China.
Many networks are getting better, while some, like Shell Recharge, perform so poorly that we've sometimes wondered if they're a part of some counter-EV operation by the oil companies.
We feel bad as EV fans for saying this, but we both love the Escalade. It's large, in charge and unbeatable for comfort.
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