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A couple of years ago a friend worked on a project for a big oil company about charger networks - came up with ideas like "offer free coffee and a seat" where t

A couple of years ago a friend worked on a project for a big oil company about charger networks - came up with ideas like "offer free coffee and a seat" where the charger competitor only had outdoor spaces with no facilities. They did nothing, and now the charger network is outpacing them in setting up and can now offer basic facilities for waiting. The incumbent companies have no idea what to do at the most basic level of human needs when it comes to EV charging stations.

clouddrover 3y ago
> The incumbent companies have no idea what to do at the most basic level of human needs when it comes to EV charging stations. That's clearly false. Shell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR2M5W6saAk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR2M5W6saAk Circle K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TVohXHjLro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TVohXHjLro BP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR8wUcxfi1k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR8wUcxfi1k
- ajdude 3y ago
  Based on those videos, BP ironically has the least offer in terms of amenities while you wait for your car to charge. The other places at least seem to have tables with windows but I've seen those in gas stations like Royal Farms for many years. I would like to see charging stations structured more like truckstops like the flying J. Park your car to charge, and visit an attached restaurant, a TV room, perhaps arcade or other amenities besides a couple tables and chairs by a window