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Love's Travel Stop in Ripley, N.Y., was the only charging station we encountered that had a protective canopy. Photo: Bill Rapai for Axios
My 1,900-mile road trip last week in an electric vehicle proved it's easily doable, but the charging experience is still not as seamless and convenient as pumping gas.
Why it matters: Driving an EV is delightful. Charging an EV is what gives people anxiety. Until that problem is solved, EV sales in the U.S. will remain lackluster.
