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The Shortlist: Why the Missing Urban Fast‑Charge Grid Is the Biggest Barrier to EV Adoption
1. Sparse Fast-Charging Infrastructure in Dense Urban Cores Only 35% of U.S. metropolitan areas host a fast charger within a 5-mile radius, according to the Department of Energy. This scarcity forces commuters to rely on slower Level 2 stations, extending charge times from 30 minutes to over 4 hours.