For most electric car owners, charging up their vehicle is as simple as plugging in overnight in their own garage. Being able to charge at home easily is a big part of EVs’ appeal compared with old-school gas cars.
But that still leaves out a big chunk of the car-owning population – those of us who can only hope to own a garage one day. More than 35% of housing units in the U.S. population have no access to a garage or carport. Many are apartment renters, while others (like me) are homeowners in big cities where space is at a premium. Whether we own or rent, a lot of us rely on surface lots, street parking, or other spots where overnight charging isn’t available.
