In this conversation, Gary Comerford and Brad Sandys discuss the critical aspects of EV charging reliability, focusing on maintenance, user experience, and the challenges faced by chargepoint operators.

They explore the differences between maintenance and repairs, the impact of payment terminals, and the role of weather in charger performance.

Brad emphasizes the need for automation and better processes to enhance reliability and user satisfaction in the EV charging landscape.

Guest Details:

This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.

Links in the show notes:

• The UK, Netherlands, & California Have More EV Charging Ports Than Gas Pump Nozzles? - CleanTechnica - Cool thing

Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk

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