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Originally Posted by Alfisti
Nope, absolutely 100% has to be under 10 minutes. until then this remains a niche product unless mandated. They're too expensive and too much of a PITA to keep the tank full and you have to keep the tank full.
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You're only thinking of replacing gas stations 1:1 with "charging" stations. We could have a ton more charging stations everywhere we go. Not just dedicated gas stations. Think about just stopping by a restaurant to get some take out or at a mall.
This would not be a complete solution, but it would work while we transition to a post-ICE world. Eventually we might get supercapacitors or new battery chemistries that can charge 100% in 5 minutes. But we don't have to wait until we get there. We can slowly adopt EVs since many people are fine with charging/topping off at home or work or at the mall. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. I suspect most multi-car families could get by with one EV and one PHEV vehicle for the near future.