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Originally Posted by Alfisti
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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel
I think the only problem is charging infrastructure and charging rates. If we can accomplish 50% charges in less than 30 minutes at charging stations, this could work.
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Nope, absolutely 100% has to be under 10 minutes. until then this remains a niche product unless mandated. They're too expensive and too much of a PITA to keep the tank full and you have to keep the tank full. |
Why? If the average driver is driving 30 miles a day, why would they need to keep the tank full? You're basing your assumptions solely on your non standard needs.
And if we're being fair about this comparison, my wife prefers not to fill up her car. So I get to wait for the seat to move, drive it to a gas station, fill it up, park it again and wait for the seat to move back. Sure seems easier to just walk out to the garage, plug it in, burp and keep drinking beer.
Right now I'd guess less than 0.01% of this forum owns a gas station. But I'd bet 90% or more of us have access to a garage with the potential for 220v.