[joeyramone]

I can imagine you never took a long road trip (say 600+ miles) with your Leaf. Then you'll understand the value of a fast charging network like Tesla has.

[linsomniac]

Agreed. I worried after I got my Tesla 2 years ago that it would just be a toy, only usable for short range trips. But 2 weeks after we got it we went on a 2,300 mile each way road trip, and it worked great. I was sold on the super charger turning the car into a truly useful thing instead of just a toy. And the new ~3.5x faster chargers are going to make it a gas-like experience.

[mikestew]

You would imagine correctly.

Then you'll understand the value of a fast charging network like Tesla has.

I understand the value just fine. And for me, it's not very high; certainly not high enough to pay more than double for the car (had Model S's even existed when the Leaf was purchased).

[greglindahl]

So, basically, you're saying that the supercharger network has no value for anyone because you own a Leaf?

No wonder Tesla-related threads on HN are such high value.

Next up: guy complaining that electric cars will never succeed because he lives in an apartment and can't currently charge at home.

[mikestew]

So, basically, you're saying that the supercharger network has no value for anyone because you own a Leaf?

I can’t begin to imagine the mental confusion necessary to lead you to that conclusion. To be clear, no, that’s not what I said at all.

[greglindahl]

Cool. I'll just remain confused. Thanks.