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I suspect there will definitely be concentrations and branding around charging stations. As I wrote above, users of fast charging stations will likely be heavil

I suspect there will definitely be concentrations and branding around charging stations. As I wrote above, users of fast charging stations will likely be heavily oriented toward those that put the most miles on their vehicles everyday- commercial drivers. I predict that lunch spots will end up with a lot of charging stations- drivers will do half a day's work, charge the vehicle during lunch, then be able to finish up the day without worry. The restaurant/charging station association works will for travelers. This is likely true even once we get autonomous vehicles- people may not drive the vehicles anymore, but they will still be loading/unloading, selling, or fixing things at the destinations.

moocow01 6y ago
I think the unknown really is the progression of battery technology. If in 5-10 years every EV's range is 1000 miles, charging stations could be very limited in their economic viability if apartments and homes have ubiquitous installations. Commercial is a bit different but still battery technology would likely have similar effects where it would still push charging to be at the home base.
cortesoft 6y ago
With current battery tech, fast charging wears out the battery faster than slower charging. If you are fast charging every day, your battery won't last very long.