# Industry Trends

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

## Articles

### [Site amenities (Part 6 of 6)](/content/resources/site-amenities-part-6-of-6/index.html)  
What’s around your chargers can shape demand, dwell time, and overall site performance  
April 16, 2026

### [You’re probably underestimating your energy costs](/content/resources/you-re-probably-underestimating-your-energy-costs/index.html)  
What demand charges, usage patterns, and load spikes actually mean for your margins  
April 9, 2026

### [Station sizing (Part 5 of 6)](/content/resources/station-sizing-part-5-of-6/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/bringing-roi-discipline-to-early-site-selection/index.html)  
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)](/content/resources/optimizing-incentives-part-4-of-6/index.html)  
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)](/content/resources/understanding-energy-costs-part-3-of-6/index.html)  
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)](/content/resources/forecasting-growth-part-2-of-6/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/answering-the-hard-questions-before-capital-is-committed/index.html)  
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)](/content/resources/how-to-choose-high-demand-areas-for-ev-charging-stations-part-1-of-6/index.html)  
The demand drivers that matter, the segments most teams overlook, and why context changes everything  
February 19, 2026

### [Not all downtime is equal](/content/resources/not-all-downtime-is-equal/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/how-we-validate-ev-charging-forecasts-against-real-world-utilization/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/the-efficiency-paradox-why-public-charging-can-and-should-beat-charging-at-home/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/sometimes-peak-hours-aren-t-peak-hours/index.html)  
Why off-peak pricing can reshape demand in unexpected ways  
January 14, 2026

### [It’s time to stop focusing on utilization by time](/content/resources/it-s-time-to-stop-focusing-on-utilization-by-time/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/ev-charging-demand-keeps-growing-even-as-utilization-dips/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/how-private-capital-is-reshaping-charger-deployments/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/would-you-catch-this-the-pricing-blind-spot-most-operators-miss/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/forecasts-aren-t-fortune-telling-here-s-how-they-really-work/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/stop-rebuilding-the-wheel-why-ev-charging-needs-shared-intelligence/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/ev-charging-is-entering-its-carfax-moment/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/unlocking-value-for-ev-charge-point-operators-solutions-from-chargerhelp-and-stable-auto/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/webinar-how-to-price-ev-charging-stations-for-maximum-roi/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/stable-auto-and-ev-connect-announce-global-partnership/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/ev-charging-thanksgiving-trends/index.html)  
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.](/content/resources/is-ev-charging-ready-for-a-hurricane-what-we-found-in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-milton/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/roi-level-2-ev-charging-mud/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/ev-charging-vs-gas-prices-why-cost-matters-in-your-ev-charging-investment-decisions/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/how-to-turbocharge-your-ev-charging-station-roi-with-stable-evaluate/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/new-data-reveals-how-ev-charger-usage-and-pricing-impact-profits/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/north-america-charging-standard-nacs-integrations-the-next-chapter-for-ev-charging/index.html)  
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](/content/resources/automakers-are-building-new-ev-chargers/index.html)  
August 21, 2023

### [3 Keys to Better DC Fast Charger Utilization](/content/resources/3-keys-to-better-dc-fast-charger-utilization/index.html)  
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