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It looks like there already is a standard, and the Model S makes use of it (as well as the Leaf, Volt, et al).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAE_J1772

Model S makes use of SAE J1772 only via an adapter, and it's not clear that the average Model S owner is going to make frequent use of J1772.

Tesla is recommending that Model S owners either install an RV style 50A 240V outlet in their homes, or else install a charging station that has the Tesla connector that is currently only used on Model S. The Superchargers also do not make use of J1772.

If hotels end up installing J1772 and not Tesla charging stations, then perhaps Model S owners will use the J1772 adapters at hotels.

Did they standardize the side of the car for the receptacle?

It said it was a North American standard.

Fuck can we please get some international power standards for once ever.

Quit whining and buy an adaptor. And maybe a transformer.

Didn't read the article very closely?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EV_Plug_Alliance

"It said it was a North American standard."

A little confused, North America (or the individual countries) doesn't have a standard for side for gas.

I meant the connector. Point is that electric cars are pretty much just hitting the market and it would be really silly not to internationally agree on a plug for the thing. Since it takes DC power in anyway, you need to convert it from whatever arbitrary voltage AC power your given country has.

Oh, gotcha... I hope they agree on a side of the car also. ATM / Drive Throughs work well, Gas Stations do not.

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