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Despite a $7.5 billion investment via the Biden Administration's bipartisan infrastructure bill aimed at improving public charging, skepticism remains about whether these funds will be effectively spent. Reports highlight that many counties lack sufficient charging stations, with 31% of U.S. counties having zero public chargers as of the end of 2023.
The argument unfolds further by clarifying that around 80% of EV charging occurs at home. Given that 68 million households can park near an outlet, the need for an expansive public network is less immediate than the media often portrays.