Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming transportation, offering a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. But for EVs to fully take over the roads, two major hurdles need to be cleared.

Picture this: it’s Friday afternoon, and you’re gearing up for a long weekend road trip.‬‬ The car’s packed, snacks are ready, and your playlist is queued. But as you check your‬‬ EV’s battery level, it hits you—you’ll need to charge soon. No problem, right? Except‬‬

Managing an EV charging station without smart scheduling is like running a restaurant without reservations—you either have chargers sitting idle, losing revenue, or overbooked stations, frustrating customers. Finding the right balance is the key to profitability.

Switching to an electric vehicle means no more gas stations and fewer maintenance hassles. It’s a step toward a cleaner future. However, with EV sales projected to exceed 20 million by 2025 (Reuters, 2025), a new challenge emerges: simultaneous charging is placing pressure on the power grid