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This. I was responding to > filling network is already in place when the last mile needs a couple hundred million charging points (with grid to supply them co
by erik_seaberg 7y ago
This. I was responding to
> filling network is already in place
when the last mile needs a couple hundred million charging points (with grid to supply them concurrently) and so far building them out has barely started. This is the entire reason I'm still burning gasoline for a couple of years; I can't rely on finding a charger at our next apartment.
- greglindahl 7y agoEvery HN thread mentioning EVs has at least one person concerned because they personally can't charge a car at home. It rarely leads to good discussion.
- chiefalchemist 7y agoEveryone's wants and needs are different. Some more fringe that others. This is part of traction and growth. Eventually, you'll be in the sweet spot. p.s. Prediction: Post-pandemic, lock-down aside, look for Whole Foods to add charging stations. It's not a wait to recharge if you're being productive otherwise. Perhaps WF already does?
- greglindahl 7y agoI'm guessing you don't live in urban California, where most grocery stores installed L2 chargers 5 years ago? They were intended for short-range EV charging, and most EVs aren't short range enough to find them useful. I rarely see anyone charging at the ones in Palo Alto. Some Tesla Superchargers are near grocery stores, that's a pretty nice combination. I do have one friend who hasn't bothered to install a home charger because she can use the supercharger next to her favorite grocery store.