Millions of curbs and apartment lots don't have electrical outlets, much less metered 50 kW supplies that would enable the public to move past hybrids.

By then fast charging will be a thing.

(But I suspect charging your car at a public fast charger will cost more than charging at home.)

FWIW: I believe fast chargers at grocery stores and similar destinations will be the tipping point for electric cars for renters. It's easier to just charge your car while you buy groceries than to make another stop at a gas station.

Related: Yesterday Tesla announced that their new tabless battery will support even faster charging speeds. Not sure if it will be able to go to a full charge in 2-3 minutes; but to be honest: Every EV I've owned has been able to finish "fast charging" by the time I'm done pooping in a public restroom.

Condo dweller here with anecdotal confirmation: I would absolutely consider an EV if they had charging stations at my local supermarket. I had looked into one for tax reasons, but passed due to the charging situation.

Not that I paid it much thought, but this does change how I see it. Cheers.

That can change quick. When landlords start losing renters (or have to reduce rent to get them) they will react. The longer wait doesn't do anything to help - most landlords won't spend money on outlets until there is demand.

Let me introduce you to some nice folks known as the automobile lobby...

The largest automobile manufacturer in California produces exclusively zero emissions vehicles.

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