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[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (7 children)

Ignoring the question about whether the cost is reasonable, it's going to be interesting to see what happens to gas stations / convenience stores when the ability to charge your car is basically everywhere.

The only reason we need gas stations is for the specialized infrastructure required to safely hold the fuel. Mass EV adoption is going to kill their business model.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

Yes and no. A lot of them are still emplaced in useful locations, and people travelling will still need to stop and charge. A lot of the ones that were located in less profitable locations have already closed.

If anything, the charge times associated with electric might make proximity to nearby store, mall or entertainment venue more profitable.

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