Reisender wrote:
wilber1 wrote:
This whole thing of chargers being exclusive to certain makes is just going to hold EV's back. It's just dumb.
I’m ok with it. They are trying to approach it like Tesla did and make the charge experience better.
- Seamless plug and go charging without the billing hassles of public networks
- better availability and placement
- faster and more reliable stations.
This worked and is still working well for Tesla. Rivian is also targeting a certain clientele. Namely the outdoorsy mountain bike, hikey campy bunch does they can concentrate their placement of facilities in places other charge networks won’t.
Jmho.
Really? To me it is a big negative when it comes to buying an EV. I have been considering one for my next vehicle but if manufacturers insist on building exclusive charging networks, I will probably go for a PHEV instead
