As electric trucks begin appearing on highways, a new infrastructure rollout has sparked excitement – but with an unexpected twist. Early stations designed for heavy-duty charging appear optimized more for personal devices than for 80,000-pound rigs.
“It’s great,” said a refrigerated truck driver. “I charged my phone, my tablet, and even my thermos flask. The truck? Not so much.”
Truckers joke that the rollout prioritizes USB outlets, Wi-Fi ports, and fast-charging kiosks for small devices. “If I wanted to charge my truck,” said a long-haul driver, “I’d need to bring jumper cables and a time machine.”
Stations feature signs announcing “Fast Charge Here!” which many drivers interpret literally for coffee cups. One driver reported, “I watched my espresso reach 95% while my electric rig is still 3%.”
Tech advocates remain optimistic. “We’re laying the groundwork for truck electrification,” said a spokesperson for the initiative. “Drivers just need patience… and multiple USB ports.”
Drivers have adapted routines around the chargers. “I schedule three-hour breaks now just to charge my phone while staring at my battery gauge,” said a flatbed driver. “I call it the new mindfulness exercise.”
Adapters are reportedly in development to let trucks tap into small outlets, but large-scale charging is still months away. Meanwhile, drivers are learning to celebrate small wins. “My iPad is fully charged,” said one, “and that counts for something in 2025.”
“At this point,” said another driver, sipping espresso, “if someone invents a charging station that powers my truck and my playlist simultaneously, I might cry tears of joy.”
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