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What I don’t understand is why car dealerships haven’t jumped at this opportunity by giving up some parking spots for charging stations. They already have a lou
by Eggpants 3y ago
What I don’t understand is why car dealerships haven’t jumped at this opportunity by giving up some parking spots for charging stations. They already have a lounge areas, have displayed cars for folks to consider, and many have some kind of snack bar. Add a cut of the charging fee and you a consistent revenue stream.
- yummypaint 3y agoMany in my area already have. They have the closest free level 3 charger. I have no doubt ill be paying them a visit soon.
- jstarfish 3y agoYou missed the most insidious part-- the captive audience envious of all those newer, nicer cars than their own. It sells itself.
- Analemma_ 3y agoIME car dealerships generally aren't located in areas you actually want to go. A lot of them are in the "unwalkable suburban strip mall hell" part of town, and they're also closely clustered together. It makes no sense for them to be a charging destination. Besides, a person who just bought a new EV is possibly the least likely person to get lured into a purchase in your showroom.
- smileysteve 3y agoWapo had an article last week about how antagonist or unknowledgeable dealers are about new evs. There are some economics that could lead to the conclusion that dealers definitely don't want evs (fewer high margin services on average, except maybe tires for customers that heavy regen, and ultimately fewer new car sales because they fail less)