This Week In Electric Vehicles - US Faces Hurdles in Widespread EV Infrastructure Growth

The HERE-SBD EV Index 2025 reveals that the United States is entering the early stages of widespread electric vehicle (EV) deployment, despite ongoing challenges in infrastructure and consumer adoption. Although there has been a 19% increase in charging points and a 52% boost in total charge power across the nation, growth has slowed compared to previous years. The Index highlights key barriers to EV adoption, such as the perceived lack of charging access and consumer reluctance, with more than half of U.S. drivers citing charging concerns as the primary obstacle. The findings emphasize regional disparities in infrastructure readiness and urge for more robust policies and strategic efforts to align infrastructure development with the growing demand for EVs.

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• "U.S. EV Market Matures Despite Infrastructure Gaps and Consumer Hesitation" from HERE Europe B.V. on GlobeNewswire (published 04 September 2025)

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