Exploring Electric Vehicle Driver Activities and Expenditure While using DC Fast Chargers

Public Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) infrastructure is in its nascency, may not be profitable, and locations may not provide the amenities that consumers want. Using survey data from California this paper explores two topics related to these issues: activities of battery electric vehicle (BEV) drivers and their expenditure while using DCFC. The results show that 44.5% of BEV drivers purchase something while charging. Expenditure in establishments around chargers is $39.82 on average, while expenditure on charging is $10.35 to $16.07 on average. Most spending occurs at cafés, restaurants, or bars; grocery or convenience stores; and department or big-box stores.