- There are more electric vehicle charging points in Japan (40,000) than petrol stations (less than 35,000), including points in private homes and 3,000 rapid chargers.
- Automakers like Nissan, GM, and industry experts note that expanding charging infrastructure is important to support continued electric vehicle market growth.
- Charging options include residential chargers, public chargers for charging while parked, and fast chargers. Some companies are exploring battery swapping to enable quick replacement.
- Many countries have set targets to phase out gasoline vehicles and increase electric vehicle adoption, including Britain banning new gas/diesel cars by 2040 and India aiming for all new vehicles to be electric by 2030.