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I think more likely if Tesla charging is becoming the standard, just build all cars to have a charge port in the same place. I’ve never understood the need to b
by fnordpiglet 3y ago
I think more likely if Tesla charging is becoming the standard, just build all cars to have a charge port in the same place. I’ve never understood the need to be creative with where you put a plug/gas nozzle. If that’s your differentiation you’ve got worse problems.
- Bud 3y ago[dead]
- simmonmt 3y agoI doubt they're being creative. Far more likely they're locating the charging port based on the needs of the vehicle's internal layout. Or to be consistent with the manufacturer's standard, which was likely set by the needs of their first EV's internal layout.
- usrusr 3y agoAre fuel inlet sides consistent with the handedness of traffic in the home market of the brand? Perhaps with occasional exceptions in brands aiming for extra britishness to appear more "sports car"?
- m463 3y agoThe only technical reason I could think of to put it on the passenger side would be for chargers when parallel parking on the street.