Grid Bottlenecks and Peak Demand Surges
As the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) accelerates, existing infrastructure at highway service areas, remote tourist sites, and event venues is under immense pressure. Fixed charging stations are tethered to the local power grid, which often lacks the transformer capacity to handle "tidal" surges in demand during holiday seasons or major events. Upgrading the grid is a slow, capital-intensive process that cannot solve temporary spikes in traffic. This creates a rigidity gap: where the power is needed most, the grid simply cannot deliver, leading to long queues and "range anxiety" for long-distance travelers.