Tim Economu via EV wrote:
I too live in rural American, and my statement still stands. We do road trips of 6k-10k every year, and definitely NOT on the interstates. The Tesla supercharging network doesn't require you be on the major routes...
It all depends on where you live and drive, Tim. Tesla's supercharger map <https://www.tesla.com/supercharger> shows that they are all concentrated in the big cities, on the east and west coast, and along the major highways between them. If that's where you live and drive, great!
But large areas of the midwest (like where I live) are a long way from the nearest supercharger. Especially for people who don't drive long distances, there isn't any appeal for a long-range EV or supercharging.
On the other hand, public 120v and 240v outlets are everywhere. Just about every home, business, and building has them. Most are free for use; just ask. If you have the right driving style, they are all you need for opportunity charging. And of course, most EV charging is done at home.
Don't get me wrong; there is a *market* for expensive long-range EVs and "gas station" style supercharger public charging stations. It's a way to perpetuate the ICE driving model that most people are familiar with.
But it's not the *only* model. There is also a significant market for inexpensive local EVs that never need anything more than home or free public charging. This part of the market is being ignored; and is precisely the one that I suspect the Chinese will come to dominate.
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