Sluggish fill-ups: Why Long Charging Times Are a Major Hurdle for EV Adoption

EV charging times are a significant barrier to widespread adoption, with most home chargers taking several hours to add a full dose of power. Meanwhile, public chargers tend to be quicker but still take 30 minutes for an 80% charge that only offers about 250 miles of range. This inconvenience contrasts sharply with the quick refueling time of traditional gas cars and is a challenge that EV makers must overcome to increase sales.