Typically, it takes around 10 hours to charge an electric vehicle. Even with fast-charging techniques, you're still looking at a minimum of 30 minutes – and that's if there's an open spot at a charging station. If electric vehicles could charge as swiftly as we refill traditional gas vehicles, it wo

Fully Charged in Just 6 Minutes – Groundbreaking Technique Could Revolutionize EV Charging::Typically, it takes around 10 hours to charge an electric vehicle. Even with fast-charging techniques, you’re still looking at a minimum of 30 minutes – and that’s if there’s an open spot at a charging station. If electric vehicles could charge as swiftly as we refill traditional gas vehicles, it wo

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    If you’re going on a long trip and don’t want to wait for charging, there are plenty of gas-powered options available to you.

      • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        1 year ago

        If you have ICE cars to rent for the rare trips longer than the distance the car can travel on one charge, not many will be on the roads.

              • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
                1·
                1 year ago

                At some point, like with every car, it gets cheaper to replace it than keep fixing it. Also, there is no way car companies are going to make a car that lasts 30 years.

                  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
                    1·
                    1 year ago

                    No they didn’t. There are no Mercedes brands that last for 30 years, except for individuals who take very special care of them. That’s absolute nonsense. And why should they make it 150kwh for the same price if people are willing to pay more? I don’t think you understand how capitalism works. And, like it or not, this world is mostly capitalist.

    • ShittyRedditWasBetter@lemmy.worldEnglish
      47·
      1 year ago

      And where did I say anything to the contrary?

      And if you can’t take a 20 minute break every 400 km or so, you should go home and rethink your life.

      I addressed the asshole attacking individuals who will use that option.