You meet the nicest people at charging stations

[thecoloradokid]

Don't worry, the charging networks will come up with creative ways train (and monetize) the simple courtesies we're talking about. Demand charges, queuing systems, priority reservations, premium subscription tiers and time limits are already being piloted or rolled out.

People will still have the opportunity to be misanthropic, but they'll have to pay more for the privilege.

I hope this happens sooner than later. I, for one, have no issues paying more for a priority reservation while on a road trip.

My Lightning is my work truck, my Taycan is my road tripping car. It will charge 60kWh in 20 minutes or less, which is all I need to get to the next charging location. I would gladly pay extra to get a guaranteed charging spot at a functional charger while doing my regular drives from Denver to Scottsdale in the winter, or Denver to Jackson, WY in the summer.

That being said, I like to think that I can still be a nice, courteous person while paying for the privilege of getting access to a charger more quickly when I need it. I would never, EVER, charge my vehicle to 100% at a public charger, unless I absolutely needed too, and I would explain why to anyone if they had to wait for me. I am not about bad karma.

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[Replika]

I love meeting people at chargers, but at the same time I just want space to myself most of the time. Been driving EVs for years now and don’t feel like chatting after finally getting the dang vehicle to start charging. The novelty has long since worn off.

Would pay a lot for priority charging. Heck, $1000 for Supercharger access via a dongle would be an insta-buy.

 

[trev5150]

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[FirstF150InCasco]

Last evening I dropped my son off at his friend’s house, who lives about an hour away. So I had to wait around instead of driving back and forth, and decided to pop over to a nearby DCFC. After I was done charging, I moved to another spot in the parking lot and dove into some emails and forums. A few minutes later, a passenger in the car near me rolls down their window and starts waving and lightly tapping their horn.

I was thinking “oh jeez, what’s this craziness going to be about” as this area is quite built up with tons of restaurants and entertainment venues, with lots of people coming and going. I just wanted some piece and quiet. Turns out to be a couple of guys in an Ionic 5, and they started asking me about my Lightning. Nice guys, we had a decent conversation about EVs, chargers, charging experiences, etc. They were totally blown away by the “full size” of the Lightning. They had thought maybe it was some sort of smaller F150, and were quite impressed that it really is a full sized F150. They kept commenting on how nice it was. I agreed!! ?

The Lightning’s are a rare sight around here, and it was interesting and unexpected to have this interaction!

Where in MA are you? I'm in Boston (and haven't seen another Lightning around here.)

 

[G-Zeus]

Where in MA are you? I'm in Boston (and haven't seen another Lightning around here.)

Near Lancaster/Leominster. I’m the only Lightning around!

Charging near the airport today, several people were checking the truck out, asking about it. Celebrity status! Lol

 

[Sealevel]

As Toby57 suggests:


The day will also come when someone thinks of a way to add on these chargers a road use tax.

I agree that will not be hard to do with DCFC, but not on home based chargers. That could encourage locals to use their personal chargers and leave DCFCs for those willing to pay a bit more for the convenience.

On an other thought, the software in the chargers can be edited to charge based on the SOC of the battery. If they know when you have reached 80%, they know a lot more. I expect many more changes as the use of BEVs expands and the charging network evolves. GLTA.

 

[It's Just Me]

Both times Audi drivers saying they didn't know you could charge trucks. . .

Ugh. What is it with the people that drive Audis? They're in the same collective (generally) of those that drive BMWs and to a lesser extent Porsche.

Didn't know you could charge a truck. Where the hell did they think the freaking cord was going?

You just can't fix stupid. Alright, rant off.

 

[It's Just Me]

Near Lancaster/Leominster. I’m the only Lightning around!

Charging near the airport today, several people were checking the truck out, asking about it. Celebrity status! Lol

Pfft. Not true. There's a black Platinum up around Townsend. I bought my Lariat there. I live in southern NH. Grew up in the Dirty Burg.

Saw one other one, one of the 800 shades of silver/gray Ford makes.

 

[G-Zeus]

Pfft. Not true. There's a black Platinum up around Townsend. I bought my Lariat there. I live in southern NH. Grew up in the Dirty Burg.

Saw one other one, one of the 800 shades of silver/gray Ford makes.

Ok, one up in Townsend 20 miles away, and another couple in southern NH. That's still a pretty decently low Lightnings-per-sq.mile average!

 

[It's Just Me]

Ok, one up in Townsend 20 miles away, and another couple in southern NH. That's still a pretty decently low Lightnings-per-sq.mile average!

Don't disagree, but don't want you feeling left out, or that you're the only one brother.

 

[kenyonsalo30]

Near Lancaster/Leominster. I’m the only Lightning around!

Charging near the airport today, several people were checking the truck out, asking about it. Celebrity status! Lol

 

[kenyonsalo30]

Lightning Platinum in the Leominster area.
I'm at the Fitchburg airport every weekend

 

[It's Just Me]

Lightning Platinum in the Leominster area.
I'm at the Fitchburg airport every weekend

We should all meet up and drag race down the main runway. Alright, the sleep deprivation is creeping in. But it'd still be fun as hell.

 

[trev5150]

What is it with the people that drive Audis?

They get super pissed when I tell them “Nice Volkswagen“ ???

 

[trev5150]

We should all meet up and drag race down the main runway. Alright, the sleep deprivation is creeping in. But it'd still be fun as hell.

Just have a radio on Unicom and make your calls in the blind.

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