Fluke EV Survey Highlights OEM and Technician Confidence Despite 68% Citing a Gap in Industry Adoption
A new Fluke survey of over 400 EV charger manufacturers and technicians across the UK, USA, Germany, and Netherlands reveals significant insights about the EV industry's current state. While 68% of respondents acknowledge the industry is behind the adoption curve, 92% remain confident in current standards and regulations for long-term success.
Key findings show that 47% believe the industry is 25-50% behind the adoption curve, with 40% of U.S. respondents predicting widespread charger availability won't meet demand for up to seven years. Major challenges identified include: inoperable chargers (44%), software incompatibility (40%), and charger maintenance (36%).
The survey also revealed that 88% of respondents noted a critical skills gap in the EV workforce. For successful EV charging strategies, respondents emphasized predictive maintenance (32%) and artificial intelligence (31%) as essential components.
Un nuovo sondaggio Fluke condotto su oltre 400 produttori e tecnici di caricabatterie per veicoli elettrici nel Regno Unito, negli Stati Uniti, in Germania e nei Paesi Bassi rivela importanti informazioni sullo stato attuale dell'industria dei veicoli elettrici. Sebbene 68% dei rispondenti riconoscano che l'industria è indietro rispetto alla curva di adozione, 92% rimangono fiduciosi negli standard e nelle normative attuali per il successo a lungo termine.
I risultati principali mostrano che 47% ritiene che l'industria sia indietro di un 25-50% rispetto alla curva di adozione, con 40% dei rispondenti statunitensi che prevedono che la disponibilità diffusa di caricabatterie non soddisferà la domanda per un massimo di sette anni. Le principali sfide identificate includono: caricabatterie non funzionanti (44%), incompatibilità software (40%) e manutenzione dei caricabatterie (36%).
Il sondaggio ha anche rivelato che 88% dei rispondenti hanno notato una critica mancanza di competenze nella forza lavoro dei veicoli elettrici. Per strategie di ricarica dei veicoli elettrici di successo, i rispondenti hanno sottolineato la manutenzione predittiva (32%) e l'intelligenza artificiale (31%) come componenti essenziali.
Una nueva encuesta de Fluke a más de 400 fabricantes y técnicos de cargadores de vehículos eléctricos en el Reino Unido, EE. UU., Alemania y los Países Bajos revela información significativa sobre el estado actual de la industria de vehículos eléctricos. Mientras que 68% de los encuestados reconocen que la industria está rezagada respecto a la curva de adopción, 92% siguen confiando en los estándares y regulaciones actuales para el éxito a largo plazo.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que 47% creen que la industria está entre un 25-50% rezagada en la curva de adopción, con 40% de los encuestados de EE. UU. prediciendo que la disponibilidad generalizada de cargadores no satisfará la demanda durante hasta siete años. Los principales desafíos identificados incluyen: cargadores inoperables (44%), incompatibilidad de software (40%) y mantenimiento de cargadores (36%).
La encuesta también reveló que 88% de los encuestados notaron una brecha crítica de habilidades en la fuerza laboral de vehículos eléctricos. Para estrategias exitosas de carga de vehículos eléctricos, los encuestados enfatizaron el mantenimiento predictivo (32%) y la inteligencia artificial (31%) como componentes esenciales.
영국, 미국, 독일, 네덜란드의 400명 이상의 전기차 충전기 제조업체 및 기술자를 대상으로 한 플루크 조사는 전기차 산업의 현재 상태에 대한 중요한 통찰력을 제공합니다. 응답자의 68%가 산업이 채택 곡선에서 뒤처져 있다고 인정하는 반면, 92%는 장기적인 성공을 위한 현재의 기준 및 규정에 대해 여전히 확신하고 있습니다.
주요 발견에 따르면 47%는 산업이 채택 곡선에서 25-50% 정도 뒤처져 있다고 믿고 있으며, 미국 응답자의 40%는 광범위한 충전기 가용성이 수요를 충족하지 못할 것이라고 예측하고 있습니다. 주요 도전 과제로는 작동하지 않는 충전기(44%), 소프트웨어 호환성 문제(40%), 충전기 유지보수(36%)가 있습니다.
조사 결과 응답자의 88%가 전기차 인력의 중요한 기술 격차를 지적했습니다. 성공적인 전기차 충전 전략을 위해 응답자들은 예측 유지보수(32%)와 인공지능(31%)이 필수 요소라고 강조했습니다.
Une nouvelle enquête Fluke menée auprès de plus de 400 fabricants et techniciens de chargeurs de véhicules électriques au Royaume-Uni, aux États-Unis, en Allemagne et aux Pays-Bas révèle des informations significatives sur l'état actuel de l'industrie des véhicules électriques. Bien que 68% des répondants reconnaissent que l'industrie est en retard par rapport à la courbe d'adoption, 92% restent confiants dans les normes et réglementations actuelles pour un succès à long terme.
Les résultats clés montrent que 47% estiment que l'industrie est en retard de 25-50% par rapport à la courbe d'adoption, avec 40% des répondants américains prédisant que la disponibilité généralisée des chargeurs ne satisfera pas la demande pendant jusqu'à sept ans. Les principaux défis identifiés incluent : des chargeurs non fonctionnels (44%), des problèmes d'incompatibilité logicielle (40%) et la maintenance des chargeurs (36%).
L'enquête a également révélé que 88% des répondants ont noté un écart critique de compétences dans la main-d'œuvre des véhicules électriques. Pour des stratégies de recharge des véhicules électriques réussies, les répondants ont souligné la maintenance prédictive (32%) et l'intelligence artificielle (31%) comme des éléments essentiels.
Eine neue Fluke-Umfrage unter über 400 Herstellern und Technikern von E-Ladestationen in Großbritannien, den USA, Deutschland und den Niederlanden zeigt bedeutende Einblicke in den aktuellen Stand der E-Mobilitätsbranche. Während 68% der Befragten anerkennen, dass die Branche hinter der Adoptionskurve zurückbleibt, bleiben 92% zuversichtlich in Bezug auf die aktuellen Standards und Vorschriften für langfristigen Erfolg.
Wichtige Ergebnisse zeigen, dass 47% der Meinung sind, dass die Branche um 25-50% hinter der Adoptionskurve zurückliegt, wobei 40% der US-Befragten vorhersagen, dass die weitverbreitete Verfügbarkeit von Ladestationen die Nachfrage bis zu sieben Jahre lang nicht decken wird. Die wichtigsten identifizierten Herausforderungen sind: nicht funktionierende Ladestationen (44%), Softwareinkompatibilität (40%) und Wartung der Ladestationen (36%).
Die Umfrage ergab auch, dass 88% der Befragten eine kritische Kompetenzlücke in der E-Mobilitätsbranche festgestellt haben. Für erfolgreiche E-Lade-Strategien betonten die Befragten prädiktive Wartung (32%) und künstliche Intelligenz (31%) als wesentliche Bestandteile.
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Vehicle Compatibility, Charger Reliability, and Skills Shortage Emphasize Key Hurdles to Accelerating EV Charging Infrastructure Growth
Everett, Washington, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summary:
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68% of those surveyed acknowledge the EV industry is falling behind on the adoption curve, highlighting sector-wide challenges. 40% of respondents predict that widespread charger availability will lag behind demand for up to seven years or longer.44% cite inoperable chargers, and40% highlight software incompatibility as major hurdles to EV charging infrastructure.32% of respondents cite predictive maintenance, and31% highlight artificial intelligence as key to a successful EV charging strategy.
A new Fluke survey released today reveals that while
The Fluke commissioned survey gleaned insights from more than 400 EV charger original equipment manufacturers and technicians in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands. Survey results also demonstrated that despite incentives throughout the US and Europe, and with strong consumer demand driving EV adoption,
The survey identified charger maintenance as a top concern for the future of the EV industry, with
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The survey results underscore Fluke’s call for greater emphasis on proactive maintenance strategies and workforce development to address the skills gap and meet the growing demand for reliable EV charging infrastructure. Respondents identified key factors critical to a successful EV charging strategy, with
Additionally, resilient infrastructure design, remote monitoring and diagnostics, and the adoption of standardized best practices were identified as vital for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and adaptability of the evolving EV charging ecosystem.
"The EV industry is at a defining moment—growth is accelerating, and the demand for reliability has never been higher," said Fluke Chief Product Officer Vineet Thuvara. "Our research reveals a critical need to close maintenance gaps, upskill technicians, and ensure every charging point delivers peak performance. As PDMs (Power Distribution Modules) expand, power quality at every node becomes mission-critical. The path to a sustainable future depends on a smarter, more resilient infrastructure."
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