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Comment by jonkoops

7 hours ago

Thankfully we're getting close to ~10 mins to go from 10% to 80% charge with newer models. Battery tech is actually advancing very steadily, so it won't be long for this to trickle down to cheaper models either.

Rules are also going in the right direction where I live. The onus is now on the homeowner association to justify denying you the permission to install a charging spot by your private parking space.

I luckily live in a building with reasonable people, but it's the exception rather than the rule.

AIUI, fast charging still degrades the battery faster than slower/overnight charging so should only be done when absolutely necessary. Is that still true?

  • In modern EVs, not really, but we don’t have enough data for the latest 500kW+ monsters.