ngwoo t1_j1b07mu wrote on December 22, 2022 at 11:41 PM

Reply to comment by strontiumdogs in Canada moves to mandate electric vehicle sales starting in 2026 by rentalfloss

How do people in high rise buildings fuel their car now without the gas pump that all homeowners have in their garage

Dazzling-Ad4701 t1_j1bi9k9 wrote on December 23, 2022 at 2:00 AM

To start off, I'll just say that I'm all about this idea. I don't think we have any alternative to getting off the fossil fuels.

Now I've said that:. I think the query about apartment/condo dwellers doesneed to be addressed, although I don't think it's insurmountable. I fuel my current car at a gas station of, but it takes me 5-10 minutes. Idk how long charging takes, but I assume it's too long for the gas station parallel to work.

As I said, I think there can be answers. Just don't think ”gas station" is the answer.

bigcaprice t1_j1cb03q wrote on December 23, 2022 at 6:12 AM

If you absolutely can't charge where you live the answer is wherever people drive with their cars. I rented an EV for a week. I was concerned about charging because where I was staying didn't have a suitable outlet. I ended up charging at the grocery store for a half hour while I was shopping. It was way more convenient than a gas station. Took 10 seconds to plug in and it was ready when I was done.

dadude100 t1_j1b5y9n wrote on December 23, 2022 at 12:24 AM

When I lived in an apt my stall had a plug…. I’m guessing it’s pretty common, if not they can always retrofit. Hassle, but not a dealbreaker.

koosley t1_j1bvg63 wrote on December 23, 2022 at 3:45 AM

You can always go to a traditional super charger if absolutely necessary as well. They take a bit longer than a gas station but they're available. Destination chargers exist at many of the major shopping centers or grocery stores or restaurants.

There is so many ways to solve this problem depending on your life style. People just have to breakout of the gas station analogy and think of them more as cell phones. A majority of the time you'll just do it over night. Other times you just pop them in the charging boxes at target and shop while it charges.