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I think stuff like this is why dealers are having trouble selling them. With ICE cars the only question is "do you have a parking space big enough for it." But with EVs it's "Do you have enough amperage in your service? Do you have 240V lines available in your breaker box? Do you have a way to get the electricity to where you park?"
As EVs get more prevalent these will work themselves out, but switching to electric has more caveats than sticking to gas.
Those questions really don't need to be asked. I charge off of a regular outlet, level 2 charging at home is nice but unnecessary. If those questions keep coming up, it's likely from dealers that are fearmongering.
Is your house 60amp service?
I have no idea, and that's kind of my point. I've never bothered checking, because charging off of a regular outlet is enough for me, and it will be enough for a lot of other people too.
And it won't work for some people. What a world.