From Electric Vehicle Society.
Why do EV chargers fail — and what actually improves charging network uptime?
Public EV charging is expanding rapidly, but reliability is what builds driver confidence. Behind every charging station is a complex system of hardware, software, communications networks, and monitoring tools that determine whether a charger works when drivers need it.
In this Canada Talks Electric Cars webinar, Andrea Curry (CEO & Founder) and Jennifer Buchanan (COO) of Clockwork Energy explain why EV chargers fail, how downtime is measured, and what charging network operators can do to keep stations online.
The discussion explores the real-world challenges behind EV charger reliability, including:
• The most common causes of EV charger failures
• How software monitoring improves charging network uptime
• Why charger reliability matters for EV adoption
• The difference between charger availability and true reliability
• How charge point operators manage and maintain public charging infrastructure
As EV adoption grows, charger reliability and network uptime will play a critical role in driver confidence and the long-term success of electric mobility.
