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To: who_would_fardels_bear
It’s now even worse. In order for the chargers to work they have to be located indoors in a heated room. So now there has to be enough power to charge up the cars and keep the room warm.

I am not a fan of EVs, but your post is partially wrong. The batteries have to be at room temperature to accept the fastest charge rate. It doesn't matter if they are inside or outdoors when the battery is at a low temp.

30 posted on 01/16/2024 11:15:22 AM PST by EVO X ( )
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To: EVO X

So either a room has to be heated that the car can be in to charge properly, or the battery has to use some power to keep itself warm. Either way we’re talking additional power requirements. BTW, if charging takes even just a half hour then people are going to want a place to chill. Every charging station should have a Starbucks or similar where both the people and their cars can enter.


54 posted on 01/16/2024 12:47:56 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear (What is left around which to circle the wagons?)
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