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Environment & Energy

bcool

(233 posts)

1. Sounds good in theory, but...

Reply to Think. Again. (Original post)

Sun Sep 24, 2023, 08:17 AM

Sep 2023

...isn't practical for most people (at least in the U.S.).

Most fast chargers are used by people on road trips where you can't plan on charging at certain times - you need them when you need them.

These would work for those that charge locally, like people who live in apartments that can't charge at home - which is a tiny percentage of EV drivers right now.

It's a good idea for those who can take advantage of them, but it's not as great as they make them out to be.

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