272 - The Charger Maintenance Episode
About this episode
Dive into the complexities of EV charger maintenance and reliability with industry expert Brad Sandis. The discussion covers challenges like charger uptime regulations, hardware and software failures, payment terminal issues, and the impact of weather and vandalism. Brad explains how automation and better processes can improve charger availability, contrasting the fragmented EV charging ecosystem with Tesla’s integrated system. The episode also highlights the importance of transparent metrics for charger availability versus uptime, the costly problem of cable theft, and the need for industry-wide standards to enhance user experience and trust in public charging infrastructure.
In this conversation, Gary Comerford and Brad Sandys discuss the critical aspects of EV charging reliability, focusing on maintenance, user experience, and the challenges faced by chargepoint operators.
They explore the differences between maintenance and repairs, the impact of payment terminals, and the role of weather in charger performance.
Brad emphasizes the need for automation and better processes to enhance reliability and user satisfaction in the EV charging landscape.
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The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- The UK, Netherlands, & California Have More EV Charging Ports Than Gas Pump Nozzles? - CleanTechnica - Cool thing
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