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This sounds like a rough experience. Tangentially, I’m curious about what the future of cities will look like as EVs become more common and charging infrastructure expands. In what ways will cities change the areas surrounding these charging stations to make the duration of the vehicle’s charge more pleasant?

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Canada just announced that it want no gas cars (hybrid fine i think?) by 2035 with yearly percentage requirements for manufacturers (eg, 40% of vehicles to be EV, etc).

That seems like a pretty insane timeline if they're not actually driving the work for the charging infrastructure. There are way too many homes/places that would have to be retrofitted.

I assume you mean no NEW cars in 2035. Meaning used cars will be around for another 20+ years.

Many charging stations are located inside parks or near nice sit down restaurants.

I think this makes long term sense. You mays well enjoy the 30-60 minutes it will take the car to charge.

It isn’t really 30-60 minutes though. I’ve never had a charging session go over 20 minutes, which is too long to sit in the car and too short to grab more than something at the convenience store or maybe to go from a fast food restaurant. But I always charge to 80-85%.

Maybe an L2 charger at a park or mall is better for a longer term stop, since unlike an L3 charger, it takes an hour or two to make any decent progress.

The trick is to go to 100%. They trickle charge the last bit while you pay your check.

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