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I rented an EV for vacationing this summer, as I don't have a car. The experience was horrendous, compared to gas. In France anyway. Need to fill up gas? Go to
by 28304283409234 3y ago
I rented an EV for vacationing this summer, as I don't have a car. The experience was horrendous, compared to gas. In France anyway.
Need to fill up gas? Go to any gasstation, fill up, pay by card. Requirements: a car and money.
Need to fill up EV? Find a charging point with your exact plug. Learn about different plugs, different namings for the same things, very confusing. Then, you cannot simply fill up. You must first download an app, create an account, hook up your creditcard to that account, use the app to scan the QR on the station, fill up and pay by card. Even if you are not required (by french law) to open an account, you are charged more by $chargingcompany if you do not.
Requirements: a phone with camera and internet connection, creditcard, the correct cable, downloaded and configured app
For this consumer, this is a huge step backwards in usability.
- klaustopher 3y agoYeah, I don't understand that the lawmakers in Europe have allowed this horrible situation to develop. Every EV charger should be required to just tap your credit card and start charging. I don't care if they also have their own cards with accounts and some sort of subscription *additionally*. But the accountless payment with just a card should definetly be a requirement on all chargers. I hope the EU steps in and solves this.
- pelasaco 3y ago> I don't understand that the lawmakers in Europe have allowed this horrible situation to develop lawmakers in Europe don't drive. They normally get their private jet already "recharged".
- clouddrover 3y agoThe EU is solving this: https://www.fleeteurope.com/en/new-energies/europe/article/fast-chargers-every-60-km-key-eu-motorways https://www.fleeteurope.com/en/new-energies/europe/article/f...
- klaustopher 3y agoAwesome!