Delmarva Power and Light: Charger Audit Results
- L2: 64%
- DCFC: 69%
- Goal: 97% Uptime
The chart above documents the findings of a virtual “charger audit” conducted on September 29, 2024. This audit involved checking the status of each charging port in Delmarva’s EVsmart network using the ChargeHub app, with any ports reported as “offline” cross-verified against the Shell Recharge app. The goal is to compile a series of data points to independently assess charger reliability against Maryland’s 97% uptime target.
65% Availability on September 29, 2024
At the time of the audit, only 65 percent of the charging ports were available or in use. The chart shows a persistent gap between reported availability and the 97% uptime goal over the past three weeks. According to uptime standards, a charger falls short if it is offline for more than 11 days per year, and many of these ports have already exceeded this threshold.
The reliability of these public charging stations is critical to Maryland’s electric vehicle adoption goals. Without dependable access to chargers, drivers may hesitate to switch to electric vehicles, worried about the risk of being stranded—especially in areas with fewer charging stations.
12 Sites Completely Offline
Perhaps the most troubling finding is that 12 Delmarva charging sites were completely offline, with none of their chargers functioning. This is particularly inconvenient for drivers in rural or less densely populated areas like Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where charging options are already limited.
If you’re planning a trip to this area, be sure to check station availability beforehand using the PlugShare or Shell Recharge apps, or your vehicle’s navigation system. Relying on these stations without confirming their status could leave you searching for alternatives at a critical time.
List of Delmarva EV Charging Ports that Show Offline on September 29, 2024
Moving Forward
This underperformance in charger availability is an ongoing concern that needs attention. As electric vehicle adoption increases, public charging infrastructure must be both reliable and accessible to ensure drivers can confidently transition to EVs. With any luck, repairs will soon restore these offline stations, and we’ll see more “All Online” green markers on the map, rather than the red or yellow indicators of unavailable chargers.
Stay tuned for further updates on Delmarva’s network, as well as other utility-operated charging stations across Maryland.
