Comment by com2kid

50% of a gas burner's power goes into the air.

Every test done comparing residential gas vs induction burners has shown induction burners heat up pots and pans faster than gas.

Induction puts ~98% of the energy right into your pan. (Based on how losses are measured, some say 90%, whatever, it is way more than 50%!)

> Electrical is inadequate power delivery-wise and requires completely different cookware to the point that it's a different cuisine.

There are Chinese induction wok cooktops that have a curved bottom so a wok fits in and can be heated up all around. Sadly the ones sold here in the states are just 120v, really wish I could get my kitchen stove equipped with one of those running at full power. Though honestly even 240v is limiting.