Public Charging Is Getting Better. @Home Charging Is Still the Everyday Advantage.
This week brought encouraging news for U.S. EV drivers: public fast charging is becoming more reliable and more satisfying to use. J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study found DC fast-charging satisfaction increased 12 points year over year, while unsuccessful charging visits fell to a record low. IONNA—one of the country’s newest networks—ranked first among eligible DC fast-charging providers.
Charging investment continues as well. EVgo and GM opened another flagship charging location in metropolitan Detroit and expect more than 100 flagship stalls to be operating by year-end. Walmart’s rapidly expanding network also added a record number of locations during July.
Perhaps the most significant market signal is happening with the vehicles themselves. June data show used-EV sales up 20.3% year over year even while new-EV sales declined, strengthening the case that pre-owned vehicles are becoming an increasingly important entry point into the #EVLife.
Top 10 Stories You Should Know About This Week
1. Used EV Sales Rise More Than 20% Year Over Year
June U.S. used-EV sales reached 35,253 vehicles, representing a 20.3% increase from June 2025, according to reporting based on Cox Automotive market data. New-EV sales moved in the opposite direction, highlighting an increasingly important shift toward the pre-owned market.
Source: Cooling Sales and a Heating Used Market
2. Walmart’s Charging Network Has Its Biggest Expansion Month Yet
Walmart reportedly deployed 27 new DC fast-charging locations during July, its largest monthly expansion since launching its own network. Retail-based charging gives drivers access to food, restrooms and shopping while their vehicles charge and adds another major competitor to the U.S. public-charging market.
Source: State of Walmart EV Charging: August 2026 Update
3. GMC Sierra EV Moves From CCS to Native NACS Charging
The 2027 GMC Sierra EV will switch from the CCS1 connector used on 2025–26 models to a native NACS charging port. This transition is particularly relevant to future used-EV buyers because connector type and approved adapter availability are becoming important items to check when comparing otherwise similar model years.
Source: 2027 GMC Sierra EV Gets NACS
4. EVgo and GM Open Another Flagship Fast-Charging Location
EVgo and GM opened a new flagship charging station in metropolitan Detroit as part of their national infrastructure expansion. More than 40 flagship stalls are now operating nationwide, with over 100 expected by the end of 2026; the locations emphasize high-power charging, lighting and larger stall counts.
Source: EVgo and GM Enhance the Charging Experience With New Flagship Sites
5. Massachusetts Pushes EVs Beyond Transportation With @Home Bidirectional Charging
Massachusetts’ V2X pilot is offering qualifying homeowners access to bidirectional home-energy equipment for compatible EVs. Vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid technology represents an important evolution: tomorrow’s @Home charging equipment may eventually do more than charge the vehicle—it could allow the vehicle battery to support the home or electric grid.
Source: DCBel Joins Massachusetts V2X Pilot for Homes
6. Public Fast-Charging Satisfaction Improves Significantly
J.D. Power found overall DC fast-charging satisfaction increased 12 points year over year to 666 on its 1,000-point scale. Satisfaction improved across all 10 factors studied, suggesting investments in newer equipment, larger sites, amenities and easier payment systems are improving the public-charging experience.
Source: DC Fast-Charging Satisfaction Is Up
7. Failed Public Charging Attempts Reach a Record Low
The same J.D. Power study found the percentage of visits where drivers arrived but could not successfully charge fell to 12%—the lowest level recorded by the study. Reliability has been one of the largest sources of EV-driver frustration, making the improvement significant for drivers who use public charging for travel and backup.
Source: Public EV Charging Improves as OEM-Backed Networks Gain Traction
8. IONNA Takes First Place in J.D. Power’s Fast-Charging Rankings
IONNA ranked highest among eligible DC fast-charging networks with 807 points, followed by Mercedes-Benz Charging Network at 797 and Rivian Adventure Network at 755. The result is notable because IONNA only began operating public chargers in 2025 and is backed by eight major automakers.
Source: IONNA Leads the 2026 U.S. EV Public Charging Study
9. U.S. Public Charging Approaches 96,000 Locations
By mid-August, the U.S. and Canada had nearly 96,000 public charging locations with more than 294,000 charging ports, according to GreenCars citing U.S. Department of Energy data. DC fast charging alone accounted for more than 18,000 locations and almost 84,000 ports.
Source: EV Charging in 2026: More Ports, Better Reliability, New Competition
10. Tesla Plans a Massive 124-Stall Urban Supercharger Hub
Tesla submitted plans for a 124-stall V4 Supercharger site in San Francisco, potentially making it one of the company’s largest charging hubs. Large urban charging centers could become increasingly important for EV owners who live in apartments or other residences without dedicated charging.
Source: Tesla Plans Massive San Francisco Charging Hub
This week’s news might sound like an argument against installing an @Home charger.
It isn’t.
It means EV ownership is becoming more flexible.
Better public charging means you can travel farther with greater confidence. More reliable chargers mean fewer failed stops. Larger networks mean more backup options.
But everyday charging is a different problem.
If your EV spends eight to twelve hours parked at home every night, that is an opportunity to replenish the energy you used during the day without making another stop.
Think of the strategy this way:
@Home charging = everyday charging.
Public charging = travel, convenience and backup.
Marcus doesn’t have to choose between them.
The best #EVLife uses both.
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