LeftieBiker said:
Yes, I explain charging rates, level 1 vs level 2 vs DCQC. Ok, satisfied? Sheesh.
If the original post had stated this, and you had stated it in your first post, there would be no disagreement. The point remains: you can't tell a stranger that your car charges in the time it takes to plug it in and unplug it, because of the low awareness of EV tech out there. Jokingly saying "9 seconds" and then explaining the actual figure is great, but nobody wrote, at first, that this is what they did, and Web mind-reading technology is still in the planning stage.
It was a short comment for a simple concept. I didn't imagine I needed so many disclaimers! Especially amongst folks who live with EVs. I thought my audience would be familiar with the concept I was putting forth.
The charging time important to ME, is the ten seconds it takes ME, and it's of little consequence to me at home whether a full charge takes 8 hours or 4 hours. It's done when I wake up, regardless. So , to a stranger, before we talk about the physics, I mention what's really important to me -- MY time and how much of an improvement it is over seeking and purchasing gasoline. It's an under-rated point, imho and I make it seriously, not jokingly. If a newcomer is not well-versed in the physics you can rest assured they're even less prepared to imagine the reality of living with an EV as their head is probably awash with the FUD of "range anxiety" and "waiting for the charger" concerns. Important points, certainly. But so is mine, and it's not at all dishonest to make it. Not sure why anyone would assume that it's the ONLY point I would make. Hope I've cleared that up by now.
One new post while I typed that. It takes me 10 seconds to push the hatch release button and then get out of the car and walk to the front. I guess I'm slowing down.
I exit the car and walk past the front of the car anyway, so I don't count that time. My setup is quite convenient, and when I talk to people who might consider an EV I advise installing in a convenient location. Another point, OMG! :lol:
--------------|door|-------|evse|
.
.....................................|-----car---------|
.....................................|-----car---------|
.....................................|-----Nubo-----|
.....................................|-----car---------|
.....................................|-----car---------|
.....................................|-----car---------|
.....................................|-----car---------|
Pop the charge cover (less than one second with the button, or sometimes the fob (keys are out anyway to unlock the house door)
Get out of the car and walk to the front (was gonna do this anyway, vs. staying in the car all night
stop at the front bumper, grab the evse plug, pivot, flick open the level2 cover with the end of the plug, and insert (4 seconds)
walk into the house (was gonna do this anyway) as the car and EVSE negotiate and car prepares for the timer.
The morning routine is slightly slower as I have to physically latch the charge cover.