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by roelschroeven 1463 days ago
Technology Connections recently had a video about the subject: "Why don't Americans use electric kettles?" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yMMTVVJI4c).

His main conclusion: Americans have less use for kettles since they don't drink tea (as much).

He also observes that electric kettles turn out to be faster and more efficient than other means of heating water for other purposes that are not obvious at first sight, as you also mention.

Not all European electric kettles are faster than American ones BTW. Mine is 1200 W (I think) which is in the range of what American ones can deliver. There are more powerful models available too of course.