daveo4EV
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the range of AC L1 to L2 (1.4 to 19.2 kW) charger isn't enough of a range to honestly matter - anything below 40 kW is "slow" charging - it's the 100-270 kW range that is "fast" charging and harder on the battery(P.S. everything else being equal slower charging is also better for battery)
and while 1.4 kW might do it for you - I'd humbly argue most people use/expect their car to be drivable for 80-150 miles at least once every two weeks if not more
1.4 kW charging rate replenishes 120 miles (40 kWh of power) in about in 28 hours of charging - I believe most people want to charge their EV in less than 28 hours. In fact most people want their EV to charge as fast as possible so that it's never an issue. Also other EV's may have bigger batteries and have higher consumption requiring replenishment - and again fast is probably preferred by the vast majority of owners so that their vehicle is ready in the morning for that day's activities.
given that most people find a 25 min fast charging stop unacceptable vs. a 5-8 min gasoline refill tellling them 28 hours is "just fine" smacks of lack of concern for what we're up against.
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