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100% this would be a good time for the government to step in mandate a standard.

• theluketaylor 6y ago
  CCS is winning, so unlike Europe the US and Canadian governments don't really have to pick a physical standard. What they need to do is mandate clearly displayed charging rates and open payment methods like credit card swipe and contactless. Using the interstate commerce clause to allow EV chargers to sell power by the kWh would also be a big win since that is highly inconsistent. They should also consider mandating open access to charging infrastructure if the charging company accepts any public money. I own a tesla largely due to the charging network and I think they should be allowed to use their own money to build whatever closed garden they want, but quite often they are getting sweetheart deals on space to put their chargers in exchange for adding some j1772 or CCS at the same time. If they want to build an exclusive network it needs to be with exclusive money. If they accept public money or exchange of favours they should be forced to allow other vehicles to charge and sell access at a reasonable rate.