> Meanwhile I kind of suspect 3rd party charging systems are probably like 3rd-party public telephones or atms -- a rent-seeking opportunity from someone who wi

> Meanwhile I kind of suspect 3rd party charging systems are probably like 3rd-party public telephones or atms -- a rent-seeking opportunity from someone who will not shell out for quick detection and fixing of broken chargers. This only makes sense if supply of chargers outstrips demand; otherwise, they're leaving money on the table by not fixing them. I wonder what's the financial arrangements between the charging system owners and the owners of the parking lots where they're installed.