Now Mercedes Backs Off EVs

[DinerDave]

mrbigstuff wrote:

L2 and L1 charging requires 240 volt.

my prediction is that private lots will be providing this as incentives to get people to patronize their businesses - i.e., places where a prolonged stay would lead to significant charging time, like a restaurant, etc. Also, new public and private garages are more likely to occur.

Yes, parking lots, restaurants and supermarkets.
My town has two chain supermarkets, Stop and Shop has Volta L2 chargers with a two hour time limit, and Big Y has a L2 through the Charge Point, setup so you get 1 hour free, then $3 per hour after that. More than enough time for me in a supermarket. They also have a fast charger there. The major intersection of Rt 91 and Rt 2 has three chain restaurants huddled around the traffic circle. Pre pandemic I spoke with management of all 3, stated that since you have highway signs stating your location off the exit, install L2 chargers in your lot and put that on your sign. I stated that anyone with a plug in or an EV would choice you over the others if they could top off while eating, they all acted like I had 2 heads. Granted, this was 5 years ago, maybe they have a clue now?

Dave