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>> This sounds like it's a bill meant to allow gas stations to pivot into becoming paid EV charging stations. Which kind of makes sense... No it doesn't. The r
by phkahler 4y ago
>> This sounds like it's a bill meant to allow gas stations to pivot into becoming paid EV charging stations. Which kind of makes sense...
No it doesn't. The reason is that charging takes much longer than pumping gas. For a typical daily commute you can charge at home over night at low power. On longer trips you need to charge long enough at high power that a human is going to need something to do to kill time. My bet is on McDonalds as a big player since they are already present along lots of highways, and they do have food and a place to sit. Other restaurants would be better but McDonalds already exist in the right places. Burger King and Wendys too of course but fewer of them (hint hint - ad chargers to be more popular).
- rtp4me 4y ago"Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q" in NC is a huge supporter of Tesla chargers. I believe there are multiple charging stations at most/all of his stores. I expect other food places to start supporting paid charging in the near future. We even have a couple of local breweries that have charging spots!