My problem with articles like these is that I can point out all the issues:

Charging turns out to be fiddly and time-consuming.

No it's not

There's no tap-and-go option, and I need to scan a QR code, download an app, and set up an account. It takes me another 10 minutes because the verification email never turns up.

Yes the FIRST time, this is like saying an iphone is difficult and time consuming... because you have to set it up first

There's no tap-and-go option

You mean this? https://evie.com.au/autocharge/

Just plug in. No app, no tap.

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The NRMA recommends charging "to 80 per cent unless more range is absolutely needed" as a courtesy to other drivers.

So what did he do? Like a typical petrol driver he:

But for this experiment, I charge from 46 to 100 per cent. It takes about an hour.

._.

This is the thing, if I know he's done a shit job on something I know about, how badly are they writing about topics I don't know about?

Thanks for nothing

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[–] 14 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I worked out I spend 3 1/2 minutes “fuelling” my car per week. It takes me an extra 15 seconds to plug in or unplug my EV each day and I have 200 miles of range every day. A “full tank” 80% costs about £5 (under $7)

If I really really need it, I can put a whole £6 worth in and get nearly 250 miles.

How long does it take to drive to a petrol station, fill up, go into the shop, queue, pay, and get back to your car? And how much does it cost?

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    How long does it take to drive to a petrol station, fill up, go into the shop, queue, pay, and get back to your car?

    you guys dont have tap to pay gas?

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago

    Some places do, some don’t. It’s been more than a year since I’ve been to a petrol station, but I’d say there are far more pay-in-shop stations than pay-at-pump in my area of the country.

    I suspect they want to get you in the shop so they can charge double for a chocolate bar.

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