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> you don't have the network effects and lock in with cars Maybe charging stations is the network effect, Tesla has lot stations across the US so you know you
by sumedh 8y ago
> you don't have the network effects and lock in with cars
Maybe charging stations is the network effect, Tesla has lot stations across the US so you know you wont run out of juice on your trip.
- benj111 8y agoGood point. I wonder what the situation is in China. My impression in Europe and America everyone but Tesla had standardised on one charger.
- on_and_off 8y agoAre we going to still have branded charging stations going forward ? It sounds a bit insane to have stations where you can get fuel for a mercedes but not a kia.
- sumedh 8y agoAgree but to be fair it was Tesla who actually made electric cars popular and desirable and built all the charging stations for their cars so it does not make sense for them to give services to other electric cars unless some law forces them to do so.
- on_and_off 8y agoIt will probably necessitate a legislation for this but once electric cars become dominant it looks like having battery standards will be necessary.