California tackles reliability issues with public EV charging network

California policymakers and regulators are weighing oversight and innovation approaches to improve the performance of public electric vehicle chargers as the state builds out its charging infrastructure.

First covered Oct 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

12d via Bluesky California’s long road to reliable EV charging — Can the state regulate — and innovate — its way to more reliable public service?

12d Canary Media California’s long road to make EV charging more reliable — This is California Wire , a weekly newsletter from Jeff St. John on the state’s clean energy transition

Primary sources

canarylivebayarea2026.eventbrite.com Canary Live Bay Area — cited by 2 of the outlets above

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More coverage from around the web

greencarreports.com California study of fast-chargers finds poor reliability, many "nonfunctioning"

recharged.com California electric car charging network guide 2026

ucdavis.edu Charging, Not Range, is Becoming a Top Concern For Electric Car Drivers

nbclosangeles.com California drivers concerned with lack of EV charging stations

torquenews.com I Checked Public Charger Reliability Rules And Found California Is Admitting The Problem Drivers Already Knew

Discussion

Bluesky: @jeffstjohn.bsky.social Jeff St. John · 12d ago · 1 ♥ How can California regulate—and innovate—its way to reliable public EV charging? This week's California Wire looks at new data-sharing and tech standards to keep chargers up and running, and a new test lab to help the industry work out the kinks…

Appeared in: 2026-10-29 (#9) · 2026-10-30 (#9)

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