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Supercharger stations are Tesla-only today. Remind me, are they cheaper or more expensive than gas stations?

by raldi 11y ago

sandworm101 11y ago
This is about parking, not powerplants. I cannot think of any service that limits itself to an exclusive client list yet is cheaper than the same service that is open to a wider client base. Exclusivity always come at a premium. And I haven't seen any gas station charge anyone for parking. So yes, supercharge stations are not more expensive than gas stations. It's still a ridiculous comparison.
- tempestn 11y ago
  There already exist parking spaces that are for extra-small cars (like Smart cars) only. These will often be cheaper than alternate parking, or at least much more convenient. It's basically the exact same thing - a parking advantage offered because a feature of the car allows for it. In one case, size; in the other, automation.
- mjlee 11y ago
  Some local authorities in the UK provide free or heavily subsidised parking for electric cars. https://www.westminster.gov.uk/electric-vehicles https://www.westminster.gov.uk/electric-vehicles Including the the cheap ones! ( http://www.goingreen.co.uk/product-category/g-wiz http://www.goingreen.co.uk/product-category/g-wiz )
- jdiez17 11y ago
  >I cannot think of any service that limits itself to an exclusive client list yet is cheaper than the same service that is open to a wider client base. Exclusivity doesn't have to make a service more expensive. It may be possible to reduce operational costs by only allowing self-driving cars in a parking lot. The upfront costs might be higher (but not necessarily). If there is enough demand, it could be economically feasible. Imagine a future where Level 4 self-driving cars are ubiquitous - the car would drop you off, choose the best parking lot (closest, cheapest), drive to it and park itself automatically.
- raldi 11y ago
  > I cannot think of any service that limits itself to an exclusive client list yet is cheaper than the same service that is open to a wider client base When approximately the same number of people had cars as had horses, how did the price of leaving the car somewhere overnight compare to the price of leaving the horse?

Supercharger stations are Tesla-only today. Remind me, are they cheaper or more expensive than gas stations?

by raldi 11y ago

Supercharger stations are Tesla-only today. Remind me, are they cheaper or more expensive than gas stations?

This is about parking, not powerplants. I cannot think of any service that limits itself to an exclusive client list yet is cheaper than the same service that is open to a wider client base. Exclusivity always come at a premium. And I haven't seen any gas station charge anyone for parking. So yes, supercharge stations are not more expensive than gas stations. It's still a ridiculous comparison.

tempestn 11y ago
There already exist parking spaces that are for extra-small cars (like Smart cars) only. These will often be cheaper than alternate parking, or at least much more convenient. It's basically the exact same thing - a parking advantage offered because a feature of the car allows for it. In one case, size; in the other, automation.
mjlee 11y ago
Some local authorities in the UK provide free or heavily subsidised parking for electric cars. https://www.westminster.gov.uk/electric-vehicles https://www.westminster.gov.uk/electric-vehicles Including the the cheap ones! ( http://www.goingreen.co.uk/product-category/g-wiz http://www.goingreen.co.uk/product-category/g-wiz )
jdiez17 11y ago
>I cannot think of any service that limits itself to an exclusive client list yet is cheaper than the same service that is open to a wider client base. Exclusivity doesn't have to make a service more expensive. It may be possible to reduce operational costs by only allowing self-driving cars in a parking lot. The upfront costs might be higher (but not necessarily). If there is enough demand, it could be economically feasible. Imagine a future where Level 4 self-driving cars are ubiquitous - the car would drop you off, choose the best parking lot (closest, cheapest), drive to it and park itself automatically.
raldi 11y ago
> I cannot think of any service that limits itself to an exclusive client list yet is cheaper than the same service that is open to a wider client base When approximately the same number of people had cars as had horses, how did the price of leaving the car somewhere overnight compare to the price of leaving the horse?