Financing Crunch Hits EV Charging Developers
The electric vehicle charging industry, like the 'pick-and-shovel' vendors during the gold rush, is finding it harder to secure traditional project financing. As interest rates rise and infrastructure projects become more complex, developers are increasingly turning to 'seller financing' from equipment manufacturers to get projects off the ground. This shift could impact the pace and cost of EV charging network expansion across North America.
August 13, 2026Bloomberg (Google News)