Re:Toyota CEO talks about why he isn’t all-in on EVs
by ralph84 on Monday October 03, 2022 @01:19AM
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Assuming they meant access to a L2 charger at home, every country? Sure L2 chargers can be installed, but in a lot of cases it requires upgrading the electrical service and replacing the electrical panel which isn't a home improvement project most car buyers are looking to undertake.
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Re:Toyota CEO talks about why he isn’t all-in on EVs
by neon_electro on Monday October 03, 2022 @02:45AM
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Which is why GM has an ongoing incentive program to try to alleviate that problem: https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/living-electric/home-char...
Re:Toyota CEO talks about why he isn’t all-in on EVs
by ralph84 on Monday October 03, 2022 @06:40PM
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> The electrical panel must have 40 amps of spare ampacity according to the load calculation for the new breaker
This is where the incentive program breaks down and the 4- or 5-figure electrician quotes start for a lot of houses that were built in a time and place where natural gas powered all of the heavy appliances and panels were sized for 60- or 100-amp service.