Researchers Show Why Daytime EV Charging is the Best Option
Researchers from the University of California, Merced have published a paper outlining the benefits of charging battery electric vehicles (BEVs) during the day. Although this contradicts the current trend of overnight charging, the UC Merced research team argues that daytime EV charging is easier and cheaper compared to charging at night. Past studies have shown that most EV drivers charge their vehicles at home. Due to the high cost of switching to an EV, the average electric vehicle owner is a higher-income individual with a garage, driveway, or regular access to a parking space. With this dedicated space, EV owners…