Charge Line

EV's are causing the modeern equivelent of 1970's gas lines:

CNN reports that the growing popularity of electric vehicles has led to a significant increase in demand for public fast charging. However, this demand has also brought to light a frustrating issue for many EV owners: “charger hogs.” These inconsiderate drivers linger at fast chargers, even when their batteries are nearly full, causing long wait times for others in need of a charge. A recent experience by a Chevrolet Blazer EV owner highlights the severity of this problem. What should have been a 90-minute drive from New York City to Bristol, Pennsylvania turned into a four-hour ordeal due to long lines at EV fast chargers. The driver observed other EV owners with batteries at 92 percent, 94 percent, and even 97 percent capacity, still occupying the chargers, while others waited behind them. EV batteries charge much slower when near capacity as opposed to the initial charge up to 80 percent, a safety feature to prevent fires and other problems. To address this issue, Electrify America, one of America’s biggest charging companies, is experimenting with a strict limit at 10 of its busiest EV fast charging stations in California. Once a car’s batteries reach 85 percent capacity, charging will automatically stop, and the driver will be instructed to unplug and leave. Failure to do so will result in additional 40-cent-per-minute “idle time” fees for occupying the space.

Beware the electric hogs...