Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

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I haven't been to any, or fully read into the Walmart chargers other than I'm aware they're doing it. Do you know if they will be putting both NACS and CCS cables on their chargers from the get go? The more stations between now and then that have both or just NACS the better to save needing adapters. I already have a CCS to NACS adapter but since it was for my Tesla and I got it back in 2022 it is only rated for up to 400V.
The non-EA Walmart chargers include plugs for both CCS1 and NACS.

 
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Honestly, I am happy if the DCFC charging locations provide bathrooms and a place to buy drinks/snacks.

With my HI5 I only need to stop at a DCFC for about 20 minutes (thanks to the 800V architecture). And since that's after 2.5 to 3 hours of driving I want a bio-break. That's one of the reasons I was happy when Walmart announced they were putting DCFC at all their stories. There are a lot of Electrify America DCFCs in Walmarts (which are going to be replaced with WalMart versions, I know), and I aim for them if I can when route planning. Now that Walmart is doing DCFC in all their locations, finding a DCFC with bathrooms and food/drinks while traveling will be a lot easier.
I agree with you there. I just think some “cheap” entertainment to soothe the worry of 20-25 minute stops might help those only reading the negative stories. But like you said, if you try to time it with food and bathroom breaks it makes it that much easier
 
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I agree with you there. I just think some “cheap” entertainment to soothe the worry of 20-25 minute stops might help those only reading the negative stories. But like you said, if you try to time it with food and bathroom breaks it makes it that much easier
About the only “spare” time I’d have during a charging stop is for a few rounds of Mrs. Pac-Man or Galaga.
Put in retro arcades with the retro-look Ionnas, and we might seek them out.
 
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I agree with you there. I just think some “cheap” entertainment to soothe the worry of 20-25 minute stops might help those only reading the negative stories. But like you said, if you try to time it with food and bathroom breaks it makes it that much easier
Hopefully they’ll have good entertainment options. I can watch Netflix and also have YouTube TV for live TV in my Tesla which is great. I use that when my wife goes into clothes or makeup stores while we’re out shopping so it’s useful even when not charging 😂
 
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Hopefully they’ll have good entertainment options. I can watch Netflix and also have YouTube TV for live TV in my Tesla which is great. I use that when my wife goes into clothes or makeup stores while we’re out shopping so it’s useful even when not charging 😂
I find it more fun to just go in and stare at people oddly.
 
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