Re:The Lithium Mine Buildup Is Outpacing the Electric-Car Boom
by hodr on Monday July 29, 2019 @10:48AM
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Average commute for the US is 26 miles a day, but more than half drive considerably less than the average.
For the people for whom an electric car makes sense, the overwhelming majority could make due with a level 1 charger (12 amps 110 volts).
L1 charger provides 4-5 miles of charge per hour, so 8 hours in the garage at night would more than make up for the commute. If you have a larger range (200+ miles) you can make it up on the weekends.
If you have a 100+ mile commute each day, sure get a L2 charger. Or better yet, buy a hybrid.
For the people for whom an electric car makes sense, the overwhelming majority could make due with a level 1 charger (12 amps 110 volts).
L1 charger provides 4-5 miles of charge per hour, so 8 hours in the garage at night would more than make up for the commute. If you have a larger range (200+ miles) you can make it up on the weekends.
If you have a 100+ mile commute each day, sure get a L2 charger. Or better yet, buy a hybrid.