Vehicles in line at the San Ysidro Port of Entry on Thursday, June 20, 2024 in Tijuana, Baja California. As electric vehicle travel gains popularity, drivers increasingly seek to expand their range of travel options. Enhancing cross-border travel infrastructure for electric vehicles could serve as a pivotal catalyst for revitalizing the industry.
Governments are allocating resources to enhance charging infrastructure and promote electric vehicle adoption, including financial backing for charging stations along major highway routes, incentives to drive electric vehicle sales and collaborative ventures with neighboring countries to create a unified charging network. For instance, , an 872-mile route stretching from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Quebec City, Quebec, was announced last year.
Another barrier is the variety of charging plugs. A charging standard defines the plug design and communication protocols to ensure all electric vehicles and chargers work together. However, different regions and manufacturers use different standards, making it tricky to find the right plug.Tesla’s North American Charging Standard