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by nsnick 1468 days ago
The problem with gas stations becoming EV charging stations is that EV charging takes substantially longer than filling a gas tank and no one wants to hang out at a gas station.
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Gas stations are also just too small. Most in my area can accommodate 4-8 cars at a time.

EV charging is much more suitable for places like Supermarkets, Malls, Restaurants - places where people spend much longer amounts of time and with larger areas to park.

>much longer amounts of time

Like 9 minutes versus 5 minutes, for a comparison of our stop at a fast charger on the way to LA from the Bay Area versus gas fillup. Such a long time.

But yes it’s good to have places to go for the longer (30 minutes say) charges.