Charging infrastructure is everything needed to recharge an EV: the charge point, the grid connection, and the software for authentication, payment, and management. Lars explains how these layers work together at home and in public, and why reliable coverage is essential for adoption and driver confidence.
Smart charging schedules EV charging to fit renewable generation and local constraints. With energy management, drivers can prioritize solar power, shift to off-peak tariffs and avoid overloading sites. The result: lower costs, fewer bottlenecks and charging infrastructure that stabilizes the grid instead of straining it.
Most cars sit parked about 23 hours a day – ideal for controlled EV charging at home or work. Public sites prioritize speed, but home charging delivers flexibility and savings. Lars unpacks common fears, from unplugging myths to range anxiety and how better site planning and availability address real-world needs.
EV batteries are large, flexible storage assets. With bidirectional charging, energy can flow from the car to the home, reducing grid demand at peaks and leveraging cheap or solar power. Lars outlines when this complements (or can’t replace) a stationary battery, depending on driver schedules and availability.
“Smart charging is about timing – aligning EV charging with renewable availability and local limits to cut costs and support the grid.”
“Charging infrastructure spans hardware, software and the grid. Deployment only works when we balance cities, rural areas, home and workplace needs.”
“We must add chargers where drivers actually park, not just where it’s easiest to build.”
“An EV battery can support the home through bidirectional charging, but it won’t always replace a stationary battery – availability and routines matter.”
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