On the last day of the May Day holiday, a fatal shooting incident occurred at a Tesla supercharging station in Denver, Colorado, causing public concern about the safety of charging piles. The shooting was the result of a dispute between two Tesla owners, one of whom was fatally shot and died at the age of 33. Both parties were armed, and the victim’s approach to the offender’s car led to the shooting. The offender fled the scene before calling the police and is now in custody. The investigation is still ongoing, and the motive behind the incident remains unclear.
The Demand for Charging Stations is Skyrocketing
This incident sparked debate among netizens about the need for a queuing system for superchargers and the problems Tesla needs to solve urgently. With more and more electric vehicles on the roads, the demand for charging stations is increasing, leading to long queues and waiting times. During the May Day holiday, some high-speed service areas in China had waiting times of up to 2.7 hours for charging, and there were reports of hybrid vehicles queuing up for charging, causing controversy among netizens.
However, the government is taking steps to address the issue of charging infrastructure. The Chinese government has issued policies to improve the service guarantee capabilities of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with the aim of forming an infrastructure system that can meet the charging needs of more than 20 million electric vehicles by the end of 2025. The construction of charging piles is accelerating, with 13.1 million new energy vehicles in China as of 2022, and annual sales of new energy vehicles expected to increase in the coming years.
In addition to charging piles, the way of power exchange and energy supplement represented by companies like Weilai is also accelerating the pace of infrastructure construction. Weilai has plans to add 1,000 new power stations this year, and more than 2,300 Weilai power stations will be built by the end of this year.
The fatal shooting incident at the Tesla supercharging station is a tragic reminder of the importance of addressing the issue of charging infrastructure. With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, the demand for charging stations is only going to increase, and it is crucial for governments and companies to work together to improve charging infrastructure and reduce waiting times.
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