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Old 06-15-2018, 12:38 PM   #43 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ProDigit View Post
The bolt (or just about any EV) doesn't really work for me, just because:
  1. I don't have a clear path from my home to where my car is parked, to charge; and,
  2. I mainly drive highway miles. That means, half a battery a day, is quite taxing on such a car.
Highway speed range is about 175-190 miles. Is that not enough for you?

Charging at home - or at least within walking distance, is key. Cables can be buried, and the EVSE installed on a post, though.
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