[Moonman62]

This is in contrast to all the negative news and opinions.

The source of the article is British.

[Teacher317]

it’s an improving technology. Hopefully it continues, and shows applications in other areas!

[SaxxonWoods]

Cool. When will that change this:

Earnings per share: -$5.75.

[trebb]

I wonder how long they stay effective - full distance on a charge and actual full charge - phones and electric tools would indicate that over time, the full charge is not actually achieved and the power fades faster too. I have a 12 year old drill that “on a full charge” will only do about 1/4 the work it used to do before needing an overnight charge...

[Libloather]

... a complete charge in just over 20 minutes.

How much does that cost?

[BobL]

If they do a COMPLETE charge at 200 kW, they’ll be in the news again, and it won’t be good for their stock. They might get to 80 percent at that rate, but not any more than that, at least with the laws of physics, as they exist today. So the 20 minutes isn’t real - at least 30 minutes for a full charge.

[MrEdd]

My old ‘95 Honda Odyssey charges in about two or three minutes at the gas pump.

[alexander_busek]

[...] a complete charge in just over 20 minutes [...]

Why do they always bury the lede? This should have been the article's headline!

Regards,

[Rappini]

I’ve always wondered if those batteries discharge enough electrical pulse to effect humans over time. I aren’t an engineer.

[Rio]

I'm trying to find a pic of the 200kW plug. That's going to be some pretty high current. Here is all that I can find so far...

[moovova]

“Given the Long Range version quotes at 329 miles on a full battery, that means a complete charge in just over 20 minutes.”

“Kids...here’s some change. You and Momma get some snacks and drinks out of the vending machines. We’ll be back on the road 20-odd minutes after I get to the charging station. We’re third in line.”

[napscoordinator]

I get pissed when I have to stop for gas on a long trip and that takes 5 minutes. They are insane to think stopping for 20 minutes ever 4 hours is cool.

[NorthMountain]

The goal is 5 minutes to full charge. Progress is good.

[Mariner]

440v x 455 amps = 200kw.

DEFINITELY not safe in the rain lol

In fact, pros use insulated poles to handle that load. If you short it you’re likely vaporized.

NOT PRACTICAL.

[I want the USA back]

That’s a lot of transfer of energy in a short time. There will be heating. Battery life will be reduced.

In 20 minutes I could have a quickie and a carmel macchiato.

[Born to Conserve]

The rate of charging of a battery is measured in Amperes, not Watts.

[SkyDancer]

Winter driving with heater; evening time in winter with headlights. Summer with A/C. Is that driving range including all the accessory use?

[cicero2k]

You can’t equate old NiCad battery tools with modern Li batteries and battery management systems.

Vehicle batteries, for example; have circulating glycol fluid around them for optimum temperature control.

[BuffaloJack]

Fast charging means more heat and that says potential fire or bomb.

[PIF]

Given the Long Range version quotes at 329 miles on a full battery,

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over flat roads on a 70 degree day. Winter snows, heavy rain storms, use of other technologies requiring power, subzero temps, hills, mountains, hot days will radically change that millage downward.

[MMaschin]

I thought this WAS negative news!! 20 minutes to fill up?! It only takes me about 3 with an empty tank!