EV charging infrastructure is still lagging adoption, report says

More than 1.8 million electric vehicles were sold from the start of the year through the end of August, but charging infrastructure is lagging behind demand, according to a ChargePoint report. Company head Rick Wilmer noted growing demand for charging solutions and 96% retention of EV owners when switching cars.

• EV sales exceeded 1.8 million from start of year to end of August
• ChargePoint reports quarterly growth in demand for charging solutions
• EV owner retention when switching cars reaches 96%
• Cheap electric trucks from Slate and Ford will support charging demand