{
  "id": 7605549,
  "title": "Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/demand-for-ev-chargers-is-outstripping-supply-says-chargepoint-report",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T17:58:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ars Technica",
    "slug": "ars-technica",
    "url": "https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/ev-charging-infrastructure-is-still-lagging-adoption-report-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The ChargePoint report reveals a growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, despite the seeming slowdown in EV adoption. Analysts reported over 1.8 million EV sales in the US during the first half of the year, driven by rising fuel prices and the increased appeal of EVs. However, the report from ChargePoint highlights that the infrastructure for EV charging is still far from catching up. ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer noted that demand for charging solutions remains strong, as evidenced by the increasing number of requests for proposals (RFPs). This surge in interest extends to the used EV market, with prices soaring due to high demand. Wilmer pointed out that EV owners are retaining their vehicles and selling them used, rather than returning to traditional gasoline-powered cars. The introduction of affordable electric trucks from companies like Tesla and Ford further signals the increasing demand for EVs. He concluded that auto manufacturers are beginning to understand the market's preferences and are rolling out vehicles that better fit consumer needs, which forecasts may have overlooked due to a lack of focus on product-market fit.",
  "summary": "EV growth is happening, even in the US, and those EVs will need plugs to charge.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}