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Tesla has no monopoly on charging stations, which are popping up everywhere. In the UK, for example: https://www.zap-map.com/live/ https://www.zap-map.com/live/
by sparkzilla 8y ago
Tesla has no monopoly on charging stations, which are popping up everywhere. In the UK, for example: https://www.zap-map.com/live/ https://www.zap-map.com/live/
- Latteland 8y agoAgreed, they just staked out a lot of the good spots way ahead of the other companies. Tesla needs some pressure from other companies at least trying to compete. That requires a high power charging network, dealer interest in selling, good cars, and enough to sell. Up to now the competitors are mostly 0/4, although the bolt seems good, as is the i-pace. The i3 was a wasted opportunity (tiny gas tank, too small a battery). Let's see if the next gen is any good, and if they can built enough charging stations to matter. Europe seems way ahead of the us on high power charging (except for tesla).
- jsight 8y agoYeah, Tesla's lead is much smaller in Europe, IMO. In the US, going long distances with most EVs is really impractical. The Tesla can go almost anywhere, though.