Universal car charging station

What is a universal EV charging station?

A universal EV charging station is one that is compatible with all-electric vehicles. It achieves this compatibility on the hardware side by offering openly accessible stations equipped with various connectors and adapters.

How do universal charging stations work?

Universal charging stations use a charging cable compatible with the J1772 plug (or the J plug) for Level 2 charging. This setup ensures maximum EV interoperability since most EVs in North America have a J plug. Universal charging stations operate using a set of standard hardware and software components.

Will there be universal car charging stations in 2022?

There was no federal standard for providing universal car charging stations publicly in the United States until 2022, when President Biden’s administration proposed a plan in June to establish minimum standards as part of its initiative to fund and build a network of half a million electric car charging stations by 2030.

Are EV charging stations important?

Access to reliable EV charging stations is key to transitioning the driving public to EVs. Lawmakers and industry leaders recognize this, as evidenced by the Biden administration's plan to add 500,000 chargers to the existing public EV infrastructure.

How many EVSE charging stations are there?

In comparison, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are about 53,000 total public charging stations with 138,000 EVSE ports spread across the country. Most of the new stations being funded by the federal government will provide Level 2 charging.

What percentage of electric car charging happens at home?

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that about 80% of electric car charging happens at home. Knowing there is such a reliance on residential charging, it’s critical for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and charger providers to market convenient home charging solutions their customers can rely on and not be confused by.