Reflecting recent trends highlighted by Green Car Reports in an article by Stephen Edelstein, the U.S. electric vehicle market is experiencing a notable shift towards SUVs. According to data from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) referenced in Edelstein’s article, 53% of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales and an impressive 83% of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales in 2023 were SUVs. This shows that American drivers are increasingly favoring these larger, family-oriented vehicles. However, as the article points out, SUVs are generally heavier and less aerodynamic than cars, which impacts efficiency, regardless of the powertrain.
This shift to SUVs emphasizes the importance of charging infrastructure that can handle the higher energy demands of larger vehicles, and that’s exactly where viveEV’s chargers excel. The 180 kW charger from viveEV offers a compact yet powerful solution for SUV charging needs. Despite its small footprint — measuring just 2.29 x 2.73 x 6.56 feet — it features a 6-meter (19.69 ft) cable, ensuring easy access across different vehicle sizes and charging bays. This design allows for fast, efficient charging that minimizes downtime, helping drivers get back on the road sooner.
For high-traffic locations like highways or urban areas, viveEV’s 640 kW charger provides an even more robust solution within a remarkably slim design. Inspired by modern smartphone aesthetics, this charger occupies a compact space of just 28.15 by 6.85 inches (a footprint of about 194.93 square inches), making it easy to install multiple units in space-limited areas. It’s ideal for the growing population of electric SUVs, allowing more charging capacity without requiring large installation spaces. As noted by Edelstein, SUVs may emit 20% more CO2 than cars on average due to their size, so efficient charging solutions like those from viveEV are essential for supporting the larger, higher-powered EVs that are becoming more popular.
Additionally, the DOE’s estimates cited in Green Car Reports suggest that a small electric SUV with 300 miles of range could emit roughly half the greenhouse gases of a comparable gasoline vehicle over its lifetime. As renewable energy sources power more of our grid, EVs are becoming even greener over time — a key factor that differentiates them from gasoline vehicles, whose emissions remain constant. viveEV’s chargers are designed to maximize this environmental advantage by enabling faster, more energy-efficient charging, especially for the larger SUVs that dominate today’s EV market.
By choosing high-performance chargers from viveEV, businesses and property owners can support the transition to cleaner, more efficient transportation. As more drivers opt for SUVs and other heavy-duty EVs, viveEV’s chargers provide the essential infrastructure to make EV charging more accessible and reliable, preparing communities for the next era of sustainable mobility.
This blog references information from an article by Stephen Edelstein on Green Car Reports (10/27/2024). For further insights, please refer to the original article on Green Car Reports.
