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Oct 23, 2024

The key to EV adoption? A variety of EV chargers. - The Boston Globe

Hiawatha Bray is right-on with his report that EV chargers can and should come in multiple flavors (”Somerville startup has a leisurely solution for EV charging,” Business, Oct. 16). As most commuters

Hiawatha Bray is right-on with his report that EV chargers can and should come in multiple flavors (”Somerville startup has a leisurely solution for EV charging,” Business, Oct. 16).

As most commuters drive 40 miles or fewer each day, even Level 1 (standard 120-volt) chargers would suffice for workplace parking areas. Even better would be relatively low cost Level 2 (standard 220-volt connections like those used by electric clothes dryers) chargers, which could provide the 40 miles in less than 2 hours of charging — or could provide a full week’s worth of charging in less than 8 hours.

It has been widely reported that the momentum of EV sales has slipped, which elevates the importance of practical solutions like Revvit’s slow-charging system and the more flexible options offered by Orange Charger. Lower-cost approaches like these could expand EV attractiveness beyond those with private homes. It could become analogous to the widespread adoption of automobiles that began with the Ford Model T — a product that was newly affordable to millions of Americans.

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EVs are a major tool in the quest to mitigate climate change, and charging infrastructure is key to EV adoption. Kudos to all who innovate in this space.

Jonathan Quint

Goffstown, N.H.