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by SideburnsOfDoom 971 days ago
> The only barrier I see is that each charger network might want their own app, etc.

It is noteworthy in this regard that part of the EU mandate for a charger network is "without requiring an app or subscription"... "They must also accept contactless payment and provide full pricing and live charge point availability information through ‘electronic means’ such as an app or sat nav system."

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/88920/electric-car-chargi...

https://www.theverge.com/23806690/eu-ev-fast-charger-60km-la...

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/07/eus-law-mandates-fast...