Biden administration announces rules to make electric car charging less crappy
Initially, the programme will focus on shoring up charging along major highways.
Today, electric car owners rely on a patchwork of charging providers that use different interfaces, mobile apps, pricing structures, and membership systems. In a gas car, you can be reasonably assured that paying for and pumping gas will be an identical experience anywhere you go.
Under the rules, charging stations won't be able to require a membership for use. The government also laid out standards for how charging stations should be maintained over time, potentially leading to fewer broken chargers, another persistent problem. in the country won't qualify for funding under the new standards: Tesla. The programme aims to build out infrastructure that any EV owner can use, so Elon Musk's proprietary plugs are off the table.
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