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Where will all the electric cars be charged? (www.bbc.co.uk)
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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It will be interesting to know if the cables for these things can handle the load. On an individual level probable, but on larger scale?

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    If we change all street lighting to the LEDs, it will save about 200-250 W per pole. That's peanuts for the thirsty EVs.

    Why not fast charge at the existing petrol stations? I know! Convenience.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    On a hot day sitting in a parking lot, my Model 3 loses about 10% of its charge just cooling the battery. I am lucky to have the ability to charge at home so I don't have to worry about it, but if I was living in an apartment, I'd have constant anxiety about it discharging and not being ready when I need it. It's doable, but having to plan out an extra 20-30 minutes plus travel time to hit a charger, that's a fairly significant change to routine.

    That said, yes, more EV charging at gas stations please. It's critical for road trips.

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