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Old 09-16-2010, 11:33 AM   #1414 (permalink)
bennelson
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Individual chargers is a fine way to charge an electric car.

I would want better chargers than the simple ones from Harbor Freight, but you have the right idea.

For me, any change in the charging system simply means added cost.
Also, you would want to make sure the chargers are automated - they run when power is applied, WITHOUT having to press any buttons.
I have a couple of standard car battery chargers right now that are designed to charge AGMs, but I have to press the battery selection button twice, the battery size button twice, and the charge button once! I wouldn't want to do that on 6 or 9 batteries every time I plug the car in!

Also, standard car chargers get bulky. They take up space, and need to be out in the open for airflow.
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