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Now let's do any non-tesla charging network - Far and few between, ones that exist usually require stupid applications to even start talking to you, if they are
by TheLoafOfBread 3y ago
Now let's do any non-tesla charging network - Far and few between, ones that exist usually require stupid applications to even start talking to you, if they are not outright broken.
- Salgat 3y agoTesla started the Supercharger network over a decade ago as a rather small company. A non-tesla charging network is absolutely feasible if automakers would agree on a standard and make a coordinated effort to build one.
- TheLoafOfBread 3y agoYeah there is a standard, CCS2, does it matter when station are broken, need stupid applications with unique credentials and sometimes does not even want to charge because some incompatibility issue?
- reducesuffering 3y agoDue to NACS these cars will be compatible within the year: Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Rivian, should I go on?
- TheLoafOfBread 3y agoAnd superchargers are already struggling just with Teslas charging, because there is not enough of them. So my point stands.
- Corrado 3y agoI'm not sure where you have been Supercharging but I just finished a 1,000 mile trip in my MX and never had a problem. In fact there was plenty of slots available every time I stopped to charge. I think this fear of hoards of non-Tesla cars stuffing up the Superchargers is way over hyped. Plus, they are continually building more and more charging locations. Finally, my car is really good at rerouting to a different Supercharger if one is busy or scheduled to be busy. So far, the fears haven't come true.
- adrianN 3y agoThere is a large number of people who park in their own garage over night and can simply plug in there.
- TheLoafOfBread 3y ago50% of people in EU does not.
- adrianN 3y agoSo a hundred million people is not a large number or what are you trying to say?
- TheLoafOfBread 3y agoThat whole idea that people are going to charge at home is stupid.
- adrianN 3y agoPeople are charging at home as we speak.
- TheLoafOfBread 3y agoAnd 50% who lives in apartments never will, so they will be dependent on public infrastructure, where charging is more expensive than taking gas, thus making no sense to buy BEV.