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ConflagWex t1_j1k4isu wrote

Reply to comment by Surur in New Nio 500 kW ultra-fast Power Charger 3.0 can charge a car from 10-80% in only 12 minutes by Surur

>These advances, which should become ubiquitous amongst EVs over the next few years, will mean we need fewer superchargers for long-distance travel, and that EVs will become even more practical for those without chargers at their homes.

A 12-minute charge would make it close enough to filling up a gas tank that they might add them to existing gas stations. Especially companies that have built up the convenience store aspect, they would try to draw people in to make money on higher profit items like snacks and soda.

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LabyrinthConvention t1_j1k8k3c wrote

And if you know you're going home you don't even need a full charge

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BreakRaven t1_j1mztjx wrote

Fuck the people who live in an apartment I guess.

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dramaking37 t1_j1n4lkk wrote

I love this argument because apartments don't have gas pumps and yet somehow the infrastructure functions. Someone should study it!

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BreakRaven t1_j1n558u wrote

Infrastructure, you got that right chief. Call me when there's infrastructure.

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dramaking37 t1_j1n7esb wrote

I mean, the infrastructure certainly isn't completed and I'm not sure where you're located. But the US is planning to build 50k a year alongside grid improvements.

Here is a good summary if you're interested: https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-are-there-in-the-us/

In my city you wouldn't need to own a home charging station at this point. There are several 350kw stations within 10 miles which provide 0-80% in 15-20 minutes. Lower power ones are at most major shopping centers and those take about an hour.

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BreakRaven t1_j1n7ki6 wrote

> the US is planning

Exactly, outside of US there is almost fuck all.

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Schemen123 t1_j1l6qx6 wrote

Thats already happening, my local ford dealer has a gas station, two DC chargers, 4 AC chargers and a restaurant

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MrBassAckwards t1_j1n77n3 wrote

All the gas stations in Norway are already adding chargers, including under the canopy like fuel pumps.

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