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Let's face it...the existing charging network in the US is atrocious. Located primarily along major highways. Half a dozen or less when you get there. Waiting in line.
The early adoptees justify the dismal state of affairs by saying, "Well, you do have to stop for 30 minutes to eat and relieve yourself." Thirty minutes? Twenty minutes? Even ten minutes is too long when you've got places to go.
Rivian's not very helpful. Apparently they plan to devote their resources to chargers in adventure points in out-of-way places only the young or crazy plan to visit.
Electrify America (VW's fines went there) is taking forever to roll out their network. Other third party options are a mess. Broken stalls, high fees, not conveniently located.
America's not ready for EV. How can the above facts convince the 95% who are happy with their ICE? America won't be ready until there's a dozen chargers at every gas station. I say "every." Otherwise small towns off the beaten track (read that, miles from any charger) will lose the tourist traffic. "Honey, do you want to visit Canton's Apple Cheese festival today?" "No, it's 200 miles from the closest charger. Let's stick with Cracker Barrel. It's just off the Interstate."
The early adoptees justify the dismal state of affairs by saying, "Well, you do have to stop for 30 minutes to eat and relieve yourself." Thirty minutes? Twenty minutes? Even ten minutes is too long when you've got places to go.
Rivian's not very helpful. Apparently they plan to devote their resources to chargers in adventure points in out-of-way places only the young or crazy plan to visit.
Electrify America (VW's fines went there) is taking forever to roll out their network. Other third party options are a mess. Broken stalls, high fees, not conveniently located.
America's not ready for EV. How can the above facts convince the 95% who are happy with their ICE? America won't be ready until there's a dozen chargers at every gas station. I say "every." Otherwise small towns off the beaten track (read that, miles from any charger) will lose the tourist traffic. "Honey, do you want to visit Canton's Apple Cheese festival today?" "No, it's 200 miles from the closest charger. Let's stick with Cracker Barrel. It's just off the Interstate."