Just yesterday I recorded an incredible conversation with the archivist from Ford, formerly of Coca-Cola, about the history of fueling infrastructure in this country and let me just say... when you listen to that conversation, you'll understand why we haven't cracked the code on EV charging yet.
There are two camps here:
One understands what basic-ass AC charging can do and that overnight charging takes care of all local needs full stop. That's me, wishing we focused on this.
The other imagines EVs getting used like ICE vehicles, and pulls the trigger assuming this makes sense.
even semi-local. i live in ann arbor and regular trips to detroit and back wouldn't be a big deal with an EV. we're talking ~100mi round trip
even the drive to catch the total solar eclipse in ohio would've been doable with an EV - no need to even bother finding charging stations along the route
Oh for sure, I should have said regional and not local.
I routinely go 100+ miles in one direction, then charge at my destination overnight (visiting my folks). That's easily doable even in winter and I need about 9 hours on their 7.2 kW charger tops. Usually closer to 6 or 7.
