Our Vision
The EV transition is happening. The technology is ready. The only question is whether we build an inclusive transition or one that leaves most Americans behind.
What We're Working Toward
Every apartment building with parking should have at least basic outlet access. Not Level 2 in every spot. Just a reliable plug within reach of every car. For the median driver who travels 37 miles per day, a standard 120V outlet is enough.
Public charging should work like plugging in a phone. No apps, no accounts, no RFID cards. ISO 15118 Plug & Charge lets your car authenticate and pay automatically. The EU requires it on new fast chargers. The US should too.
A broken charger is worse than no charger. Networks should be held to 99% uptime with real-time availability data. Price per kWh should be visible before a session starts. Roaming between networks should work automatically, the way your phone connects to any cell tower.
This is achievable
Every single thing on this list is technically possible today. Some of it already exists in parts of the world. None of it requires a breakthrough in battery chemistry. It requires policy, standards enforcement, and a shift in how the industry thinks about the people who actually drive these cars.
The Bill of Rights
Here's what every EV owner — and every prospective owner — should be able to expect. This isn't a policy document. It's a manifesto from people who have dealt with the good, the bad, and the thoroughly broken.
The Right to Charge at Home
Every EV driver should have access to at least a standard 120V outlet near where they park overnight. A standard wall outlet is sufficient for most daily driving. The goal isn't a Level 2 charger in every parking spot — it's a plug within reach of every car.
The fact that only 5% of apartment buildings have any charging infrastructure is a policy failure, not an inevitability. We built electrical wiring into nearly every building in America. We can do the same for vehicle charging.
The Right to Charge Without an App
Plugging in should work like plugging in anything else. No account creation, no network-specific app, no RFID card, no credit card reader that doesn't read your card. The technology exists today — ISO 15118 Plug & Charge lets your car authenticate and pay automatically.
The EU requires this on new fast chargers. The US should too. There's no technical reason you should need four different apps to drive across three states.
The Right to Know What You're Paying
Price per kWh should be visible before a session starts — not buried in an app, not in per-minute fees that make comparison impossible, not in vague "session fees" that show up after the fact. You wouldn't buy gas without seeing the price per gallon. Electricity should be no different.
The Right to Fast Charging Within Reach
Reliable DC fast charging at places where a 20–30 minute stop makes sense anyway — grocery stores, restaurants, rest stops — within reasonable distance of any highway. Not every exit needs a charger. But no one should have to plan a 200-mile detour to find one that works.
The Right to a Charger That Actually Works
A broken charger is worse than no charger. It wastes your time, kills your confidence, and makes you question the whole transition. Networks should be held to meaningful uptime standards with accurate real-time availability data.
The EU mandates 99% uptime reporting and real-time status. The US doesn't yet. That needs to change.
The Right to Charge Regardless of Network
You shouldn't need five apps and five accounts for a single road trip. Roaming between charging networks should work automatically, the way your phone connects to any cell tower. The hardware exists. The standards exist. The industry just hasn't bothered to make it seamless.
The Right to Benefit From Your Car's Stored Energy
Your EV battery stores a lot of energy. When the power goes out, your car should be able to power your house. When the grid is stressed, you should be able to sell energy back at fair market rates. Drivers who participate in vehicle-to-grid programs should receive fair compensation — with technical minimums as the only barrier, not utility gatekeeping.
The Right to Accurate Environmental Information
Honest lifecycle data including manufacturing emissions, grid carbon intensity by region and time of day, and battery end-of-life options. The environmental case for EVs is strong. It doesn't need to be oversimplified, and it certainly doesn't need to be exaggerated. Give people the real numbers and let them decide.
These aren't radical demands. They're what any reasonable person would expect from a technology that's supposedly ready for the mainstream. Some of these exist today in some places. None of them exist everywhere. That's the gap.