The Path to Smarter Vehicle Charging

As the roster of light-duty and commercial-purpose battery electric vehicles (EVs) begins an almost catalytic expansion in 2022, better, faster, and smarter battery recharging is on the way to accompany the takeoff. Charging advances — chiefly related to recharging times and charger access — have long been touted as vital to consumer and commercial acceptance of EVs. Now the government and automotive and electronics industries are hastening initiatives and technology to support the EV “experience.”