How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace Gas Stations?

Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by SideburnsOfDoom on Monday May 27, 2024 @05:06PM (#40494709)

People who walk out every morning to an EV fully charged up on a home L2 charger (the "high power plugs" mentioned above) very seldom have to think about charge, and definitely not "every day".

How would you feel if your car automatically had a full tank of gas every morning? Even when near empty the night before. It's described as the complete opposite of "worry every day".

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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by verisimi on Monday May 27, 2024 @05:57PM (#40495146)

It sounds like you feel the same way I feel about a gas car - ie highly unconcerned about distance, fuel, etc.

However, going off the post I initially replied to, it seems that this person did have additional anxiety on account of their EV - ie the issues EV's have with charging, short distances, etc.

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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by NegativeK on Monday May 27, 2024 @07:49PM (#40495925)

It wasn't anxiety -- it was just awareness after having to unnecessarily go to a supercharger a couple of times.

But like I mentioned: I installed a 240V50A outlet, like I think most people will do. 120V15A works with some awareness. 240V50A is easier than having a gas car.

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