I reserved a Model 3, and like many, I live in a big city and don't rent or own a garage or parking space that could be outfitted with a charger. We park our current ICE-car in the street.
The purpose of superchargers is to make long-distance travel comfortable.
But I think, the components are almost complete to make supercharging in cities very useful:
1) Supercharger-abuse is (mostly) solved.
2) There is a fair pricing-model in place for supercharging.
3) Supercharging+ (>350 kW) will probably be introduced in the near future.
So: Putting Superchargers in cities would solve the charging problems for Tesla owners who park in the streets. They would pay for themselves and could be used like gas stations when the charging power is above 350 kW.
The lease for the lots will be higher, but slightly more expensive charging would be acceptable in cities, I think. Also, there may be deals to be made with current gas stations who will be able to lure more customers inside to buy coffee and such.
Of course, there already are other charging stations in our cities, but they are too slow to be convenient. Enhanced superchargers would make a big difference.
What do you think: Does that make sense for Tesla? Will they do it?
I'm new, BTW, so: Greetings from Berlin, Germany
The purpose of superchargers is to make long-distance travel comfortable.
But I think, the components are almost complete to make supercharging in cities very useful:
1) Supercharger-abuse is (mostly) solved.
2) There is a fair pricing-model in place for supercharging.
3) Supercharging+ (>350 kW) will probably be introduced in the near future.
So: Putting Superchargers in cities would solve the charging problems for Tesla owners who park in the streets. They would pay for themselves and could be used like gas stations when the charging power is above 350 kW.
The lease for the lots will be higher, but slightly more expensive charging would be acceptable in cities, I think. Also, there may be deals to be made with current gas stations who will be able to lure more customers inside to buy coffee and such.
Of course, there already are other charging stations in our cities, but they are too slow to be convenient. Enhanced superchargers would make a big difference.
What do you think: Does that make sense for Tesla? Will they do it?
I'm new, BTW, so: Greetings from Berlin, Germany