Subject: Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?
I think you're mostly going to find them at the same "rest stops" on the freeway as all the ICE cars are stopping at, or similarly freeway-adjacent.

You guys are *still* ignoring the main problem.
It only works when there are only a few EVs.

The Sam's Club by me has 72 gas pumps. There is always a line waiting for a pump to free up. Looking at the google map satellite picture I count 14 cars waiting.
How different will it be when a charge takes 30-60 minutes (for only a partial charge) vs. a car fillup at 5 minutes?

People who know queueing theory turn white after doing the math.


Maybe Pilot could do something to upscale the experience for the demanding parent / EV owner.

Tell me you have never taken a road trip with 3 youngsters without saying that you've never taken a road trip with a bunch of young kids.

5 minutes to fill up the gas tank, 10-15 minutes to go inside to pee and grab a soda and candy bar. Back on the highway, empty bladders and refreshed in 20 minutes.
vs.
2 hour wait behind the 3-4 EVs in front of you in line for the charger. 30 minutes to get a partial charge. Double-team while in line, one of you can take the kids inside to pee while the other waits in the car, then swap places.