So I get the problem that 80a charging is rare as unicorn feathers. As I said my aunts first S had dual charging, a feature I thought critically important at the time, and they never used it. I see the problem of not producing more cars with 80a charging will NOT further the cause of getting 80a charging locations. And personally, I'm trying to understand what to run to the garage, and what EVSE will make sense long term.
If 80a charging is going away that makes the service requirements quite different, particularly if futureproofing for 2 or more cars.
Clearly anybody traveling in Canada and other "SC anorexic areas" will seriously benefit from dual charging. And that need in Canada may likely be true for quite some time. This seems enough of an example that removing the option is unjustified, particularly when coupled with the fact there are so many 80a stations in place.
I'm a little confused that Tesla wouldn't offer dual charging, and would like to make sense of that decision. Seems telling customers what they DON'T need which is clearly a departure from the strategy of giving more than people need so range anxiety is firmly conquered. And as the X has towing, the 6/7-1 drive/charge ratio may shift for a fair number of folks.
And I get the "I want it because I want it" argument. I would have heated seats even if I lived in Florida. As a car business though I'm not sure it makes sense to carry a product if that was the only market for a thing.
But having clearly laid out arguments showing why it's necessary in areas that are NOT "Supercharger Anorexic", in my mind, seems the most powerful way to convey the point that they need to offer dual-chargers. I don't think being irrational, combative, or defensive get's you there. Compelling real world examples of how it is a deficiency does.
@Tedkidd
I'm trying to stay out of the argumentative mode here but really, what may work for you might be a lot different than other people. As I have stated in other posts, (more detailed), this is a problem for me most every weekend. I can't drive 150 miles in the day, then turn around in an hour and drive 100 miles to the weekend house. I either change my driving schedule every weekend to accommodate the range or change my work schedule to accommodate more time to charge at home. Superchargers are not an option in the area. I expect a car to accommodate my lifestyle. I didn't expect to have to change my lifestyle to accommodate the car. With the the 80 amp charging of the MS or even the 72 amp charging, I think it would work out but dropping to nearly half of what I expected is going to be a problem. I'm betting a lot on the fact that there will be an upgrade in the future.
So Washington is probably a really good example. It's only getting 2 more SC in the next year+.
Let me see if I'm following:
The problem is driving 150 miles for work, then needing 50-100 miles to comfortably make the cottage. 60-90 minutes loading and getting ready means you aren't waiting for the car, 120-180 delays your trip, and that last hour means a higher level of exhaustion/discomfort when you arrive. Even if Centralia or Ellensburg weren't out of the way, avoiding the stop has value. Particularly after a long day.
This initially sounds a little bit outlier, but put a trailer on the back and you can see how similar scenarios could become common ("Let's take the snowmobiles to the Adirondacks").