Urban and rural areas show significant differences in EV charging frequency and infrastructure development:
Charging frequency
Urban charging stations are used more frequently, averaging 0.844 charges per day compared to 0.176 charges per day in rural areas. Around 75% of urban stations experience ≤1.14 daily charges, reflecting higher EV adoption and population density.
Infrastructure growth
While rural areas recently saw faster growth in charging stations (34% increase vs. urban areas’ 29%) due to incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act, urban areas still dominate, accounting for ~90% of all U.S. charging stations.
Adoption rates
Surveys indicate 11% of rural drivers would “definitely consider” an EV purchase versus 18% in urban areas, suggesting lower EV ownership explains part of the rural-urban charging frequency gap.
Coverage developments
Recent analyses project that achieving 75% fast-charger coverage across 94% of U.S. counties will require prioritizing rural highway networks, addressing current gaps.
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