Driving with Dunne How To Make The (Clunky and Complicated) EV Charging Experience Better. Christopher Balcom, Schneider Electric
Oct 31, 2024
Christopher Balcom, an EV and energy-industry executive at Schneider Electric, dives into the complexities of the EV charging experience. He emphasizes the need to simplify charging by integrating hardware, software, and installation services. Balcom discusses the significance of 'prosumers'—homeowners who manage their energy use—highlighting solar and bidirectional EVs. He also clarifies Schneider's strategy in both residential and commercial charging while addressing common consumer fears like range anxiety, and ensures support for drivers facing charging issues.
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Why Non‑Tesla Charging Feels Broken
- Charging outside the home is fragmented and often fails because no single party owns the whole experience.
- That fragmentation creates blame-shifting between hardware, software, carmakers, and the grid, worsening customer confusion.
Try An EV Drive Before You Buy
- Try driving an EV before buying to feel range anxiety and learn how it actually behaves.
- Use that experience to decide if EV range and charging patterns suit your real driving needs.
First EV Drives Trigger Range Anxiety
- Christopher Balcom describes his first EV drives and the instant feeling of range anxiety when watching state of charge.
- He learned the feeling fades once you understand charging dynamics and regenerative gains on descents.