There is a question
for Europeans in this post.
In the US, as most familiar with Tesla are uncomfortably familiar, auto dealerships are independently owned. There is, in fact, a very awkward relationship between them and the manufacturers whose wares they represent. As such, regardless of any degree of success which Nissan has had with its dealers, any positioning of chargers at dealerships will bring the natural tensions between dealers and manufacturers to a higher, more uncomfortable level.
Is anyone able to speak authoritatively regarding the relationship in Europe (and the rest of the world - including Canada) between dealers and auto makers?
Irrespective of the above, I agree that in large-area nations like US, Canada, Australia and to some extent China, the earlier-mentioned importance of siting SpCs
between urban centers is paramount - exactly the places where auto dealers aren't.
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In Europe filling stations are routinely built adjacent to the expressways, requiring little more than a lane change to pull in and gas up. If Supercharging stations are to be built with convenience i would suggest immediate to expressways, malls, restaurants, and hotels.
if fact I'm surprised Tesla hasn't been able to establish agreements with more malls, restaurants and hotels. Seems like the perfect premium service to able able to charge affluent customers.
By the way, just as a geo-historical curiosity more than for lots of practical value, this also had been the case throughout much of the earlier-constructed limited-access roads in the northeast US, like the NY Thruway, Connecticut Turnpike, Merritt Parkway, Mass. Pike, NJ Thruway, Penna. Turnpike and to a lesser extent down the eastern seaboard. Interesting that this pattern did not take hold in states further west.
