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THil08 said:
Then you buy a ccs adapter and go use rivian or a charge point charger. Everything most of the time has solutions. And plus He’s out by July 4th 2026. Since its a 18 month program.
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As long as the adapter works. It’s not like a level 2 adapter. The DC fast charge adapter has to sync with the charger and the vehicle. That’s why I. Ant take my iX to a Tesla supercharger yet.
 
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J Alynn said:
Violence isn’t really good but if people absolutely feel the need I prefer it be the dealership vehicles, a plant, a “house” - anything but the chargers. Chargers help a lot of people and with government pull back on charger infrastructure that’s hurting all EV drivers who can utilize the super chargers
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Or better yet they can sit at their homes and be my favorite type of people lol. KEYBOARD WARRIORS! Lol
 
Any idea what the combined value is of all the superchargers? Do they own or lease the spaces? What I’m getting at is gas stations are bought and sold all the time. I wonder if another entity could buy and rebrand all the superchargers???
 
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LastDayScout said:
Any idea what the combined value is of all the superchargers? Do they own or lease the spaces? What I’m getting at is gas stations are bought and sold all the time. I wonder if another entity could buy and rebrand all the superchargers???
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Dunno details, but the way things are designed, it’s all dependent on software, apps, and accounts. Doesn’t have to be that way but that’s the way things are currently designed. So it’s not necessarily so useful to buy the hardware without then having to reproduce/license all the other infrastructure. Imagine if every different gas station brand required you to have a specific app and account with a linked credit card, that’s pretty much the state of charging, esp with Tesla charging. Some other brands allow you to pay with credit card but will typically charge a higher rate if you don’t have an account with them.
 
oldgeeksguide said:
Dunno details, but the way things are designed, it’s all dependent on software, apps, and accounts. Doesn’t have to be that way but that’s the way things are currently designed. So it’s not necessarily so useful to buy the hardware without then having to reproduce/license all the other infrastructure. Imagine if every different gas station brand required you to have a specific app and account with a linked credit card, that’s pretty much the state of charging, esp with Tesla charging. Some other brands allow you to pay with credit card but will typically charge a higher rate if you don’t have an account with them.
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All true and good points. I never thought about buying the licensing. I suppose they could buy the whole kit and caboodle, software and all. Maybe it’s a stretch but when a gas station is bought it’s not just the pumps. If it’s name brand you’re paying those licensing and franchise fees.

I do not like that I have to have apps for different network chargers. I have 5 different charging apps. I want one. I’m sure as this industry matures there will be better options for paying.
 
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LastDayScout said:
All true and good points. I never thought about buying the licensing. I suppose they could buy the whole kit and caboodle, software and all. Maybe it’s a stretch but when a gas station is bought it’s not just the pumps. If it’s name brand you’re paying those licensing and franchise fees.

I do not like that I have to have apps for different network chargers. I have 5 different charging apps. I want one. I’m sure as this industry matures there will be better options for paying.
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Let's hope so. Five apps. for different network chargers is nuts.
 
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