https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/deutsche-telekom-new-ev-chargers-repurposing-infrastructure/

That's not all DT has planned, though. The company does intend to build some proper EV chargers along the way. DT said it plans to build 100 fast-charging stations that are capable of up to 150 kW, which can add about 60 miles of range in about 10 minutes. It hopes to expand that number to 500 charging stations in three years' time.

Repurposing current infrastructure for the future is a clever idea, but as DT's plan shows, it's not a perfect replacement for creating chargers from scratch. But just as some people only top off their gas tanks, some EV owners could very well make do with slower charging as the primary source of electrons. Telecom companies don't appear to be champing at the bit to do this in the US, but it could work here for similar reasons, as well.