The ‘Range Anxiety’ Myth: How Smart Charging Infrastructure is Redefining Road Trips in Southeast Asia — Neg power
The concept of “range anxiety” has long hovered over conversations about electric mobility, shaping perceptions and slowing adoption across many regions. It refers to the fear that an electric vehicle will run out of power before reaching its destination or a suitable charging point. While this concern may once have been justified during the early stages of electric vehicle development, it is increasingly becoming a myth, particularly as smart charging infrastructure expands and matures. Across Southeast Asia, advancements in technology, planning, and energy management are redefining what road trips look like for electric vehicle users and transforming how drivers think about distance, reliability, and convenience. At its core, range anxiety is rooted in uncertainty. Traditional vehicles benefit from decades of established refuelling infrastructure, making fuel availability almost invisible to drivers. Electric vehicles, by contrast, initially entered markets where charging stati...