"Having covered electric vehicles for close to 10 years now, I've seen how they've evolved and overcome several big issues. The first modern EVs were slow, dull, took forever to charge. Oh, and expensive. Don't forget that one. That changed after Tesla burst onto the scene and forced the industry to wake up. The technology has advanced at a rapid rate since then, and especially here in Europe, you have more and better long-range electric options than ever."
"But there was still one major hurdle: Charging them was always a gamble. And even though you knew your EV had a big battery that could keep driving for hours on end, there was always the anxiety of approaching a charging station with a low state of charge, fearing that it would be offline. I wasn't sure if this situation was any better."
"High-Power Charging Across Europe For the first part of the journey, from my home base of Romania through Hungary into Austria, we only used one charging provider, OMV eMotion. It's just one of several that are in the same league, both when it comes to how expansive their network is and also how powerful the chargers are and how consistently they work."
Electric vehicle technology has progressed from slow, short-range, and expensive early models to capable long-range machines. Tesla's arrival accelerated industry development and spurred rapid advancements in range and charging. Europe now offers an expanding selection of long-range EVs and extensive high-power charging networks. Major providers like OMV eMotion and Ionity deliver powerful, consistent chargers across multiple countries. Fast-charging stations often feature many stalls, reducing wait times even when busy. As a result, the reliability and coverage of charging infrastructure across Europe have significantly reduced the anxiety of running low on charge during long trips.
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