Industry Trends

Keeping readers informed about the EV and EV charging industry, including policy changes, market trends, and significant announcements from key players.

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Site amenities (Part 6 of 6)

What’s around your chargers can shape demand, dwell time, and overall site performance
April 16, 2026

You’re probably underestimating your energy costs

What demand charges, usage patterns, and load spikes actually mean for your margins
April 9, 2026

Station sizing (Part 5 of 6)

More chargers doesn’t always mean more revenue. Station sizing is about finding the right configuration for your demand and cost structure
April 2, 2026

Bringing ROI discipline to early site selection

How Oxbo uses data-backed forecasts to compare EV charging sites, prioritize high-return opportunities, and apply discipline before capital is committed
March 31, 2026

Optimizing incentives (Part 4 of 6)

Federal programs get most of the attention, but they’re only one part of the incentive landscape
March 26, 2026

Understanding energy costs (Part 3 of 6)

Why demand charges can make or break your station, and how to model them before you build
March 12, 2026

Forecasting growth (Part 2 of 6)

How EV adoption, competition, demographics, and charging technology shape long-term demand for EV charging infrastructure
March 5, 2026

Answering the hard questions before capital is committed

How Chaevi uses independent forecasts to prioritize high-potential EV charging sites before capital is committed
February 25, 2026

How to choose high-demand areas for EV charging stations (Part 1 of 6)

The demand drivers that matter, the segments most teams overlook, and why context changes everything
February 19, 2026

Not all downtime is equal

Why EV charging operators should prioritize downtime based on revenue impact, not uptime percentage
February 11, 2026

How we validate EV charging forecasts against real-world utilization

A transparent look at how Stable validates forecast accuracy, and why that matters for investors and operators
February 5, 2026

The efficiency paradox: why public charging can (and should) beat charging at home

How utilization, demand charges, and pricing discipline can make public charging cheaper than home charging
January 29, 2026

Sometimes peak hours aren’t peak hours

Why off-peak pricing can reshape demand in unexpected ways
January 14, 2026

It’s time to stop focusing on utilization by time

Why utilization by time no longer tells the full story of charger performance
November 12, 2025

EV charging demand keeps growing, even as utilization dips

Fresh data from Stable’s utilization and pricing index shows a maturing EV charging market where demand keeps rising, networks keep expanding, and each station is delivering more energy than ever.
October 30, 2025

How private capital is reshaping charger deployments

What began as a government-funded buildout is now being driven by private investors, infrastructure funds, and banks that expect measurable returns.
October 16, 2025

Would you catch this? The pricing blind spot most operators miss

What a quick look at benchmarks and alerts can reveal about your stations
September 11, 2025

Forecasts aren’t fortune telling: here’s how they really work

The difference between a strong forecast and a weak one is the difference between building a high-performing site and locking up capital in an underused charger.
August 1, 2025

Stop rebuilding the wheel: why EV charging needs shared intelligence

Nearly 1,000 new EV chargers go live in the U.S. every week. Most fail to earn their keep.
August 1, 2025

EV charging is entering its CarFax moment

Site-level data is changing how investors deploy capital and uncover upside in EV charging portfolios.
July 15, 2025

Unlocking Value for EV Charge Point Operators

Get practical strategies for pricing, scaling, and optimizing your EV charging network in this live discussion with industry leaders.
June 24, 2025

Winning EV Charging Pricing Strategies: Insights from Real-World Data

Get practical strategies for pricing, scaling, and optimizing your EV charging network in this live discussion with industry leaders.
March 13, 2025

Stable Auto and EV Connect Announce Global Partnership for Adaptive Pricing Integration

AI-powered pricing adapts in real time to energy costs and demand, allowing operators to optimize revenue while maintaining fair and predictable rates for drivers.
March 6, 2025

Charging over Thanksgiving doesn't have to be stressful

Don't get stuck waiting, our data shows when you should and shouldn't try to charge over Thanksgiving so you can spend time with your family not your car.
November 21, 2024

Is EV charging ready for a hurricane? What we found in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

Long lines for gas, not so much for charging - what our data shows EV charging was ready as millions of residents evacuated.
October 24, 2024

Unlocking ROI for Level 2 EV Charging MUD

Tired of guessing if EV charging is worth the investment for your multifamily property? Learn about effective strategies for placing and pricing EV chargers to maximize demand and profitability.
September 11, 2024

EV Charging vs. Gasoline Prices: Why Cost Matters in Your EV Charging Investment Decisions

For companies looking to invest in charging infrastructure, understanding the economic benefits of EV charging is crucial.
August 19, 2024

How to Turbocharge Your EV Charging Station ROI with Stable Evaluate

By leveraging our site selection software, our customers de-risk investments, improve profitability, and accelerate the deployment of charging infrastructure.
June 25, 2024

New Data Reveals How EV Charger Usage and Pricing Impacts Profits

EV charger utilization is up, which means more states across the U.S. are reaching the threshold for profitability.
May 13, 2024

North America Charging Standard (NACS) Integrations: The Next Chapter for EV Charging

Access to charging stations remains one of the biggest hurdles to widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
September 6, 2023

Automakers Are Building 30,000 New EV Chargers and AI Can Help Decide Where to Site Them

August 21, 2023

3 Keys to Better DC Fast Charger Utilization

Watch Stable Auto’s CEO, Rohan Puri, and EVAdoption CEO, Loren McDonald, discuss how best to approach planning for future DC fast chargers.
August 24, 2021