Finally, TV ads for Chevy Silverado EV

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I blame Godzilla.

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Originally Posted by redpoint5

One EV in a US household that drives a 12,000 miles per year (which EVs average fewer miles than ICE) consumes about 4,000 kWh of electricity, or perhaps 1/3rd of the overall household consumption.

DOE agrees. They estimate a light duty EV will consume 3,800 kWh per year

Originally Posted by redpoint5

Japanese commuters would be traveling far fewer miles, and thus the need to quickly recharge is diminished.

Japanese don't commute by car. I used to work for a Japanese transmission supplier and visited the Osaka headquarters often. That factory with about 1,000 employees had 20 parking spaces. One of the benefits of excellent public transit.