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Yeah, I’ve visited a couple dozen Supercharger locations and never seen solar either. I think the main purpose of the batteries is just to cut down on demand c
by mikeash 7y ago
Yeah, I’ve visited a couple dozen Supercharger locations and never seen solar either.
I think the main purpose of the batteries is just to cut down on demand charges. Even a smallish older Supercharger can pull 500kW if a bunch of cars arrive at once, and that gets pricey. I wouldn’t be surprised if they got fancier as you describe, though. If the capability is there, might as well use it.