https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s This study is being carried out at the School of Design & Creative Arts at Loughborough University. By adding to this shared Padlet Board, you consent to the anonymous use of your posts in our research activities. Please add to one or more columns with any examples of your thoughts and/or experiences with Electric Vehicle charging. Use 'Any other examples?' for any topics we've missed that you would like to talk about! We have provided an example under each topic to guide you. TIP 1 - your posts will automatically be anonymous; please don't add names or any identifying information to your post. TIP 2 - to move up and down (depending on the device), use the scroll bars next to each column or swipe up. TIP 3 - posts are automatically saved (but you can delete them if you change your mind). en-us 2021-03-08 14:48:58 UTC 2021-03-28 13:49:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/26a1.png https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1282508661 My private off-street parking is not accessible without crossing public or neighbours private land therefore I cannot install a wall-box charger. The only way I can charge is by using  public charging stations or by using a public on-street parking bay with a cable across the public path. This is very inconvenient. ]]> 2021-03-08 15:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1282508661 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1282594169 I wish there was a convenient charging solution that did not need private accessable off-street parking. I wish the street outside my home had dedicated EV charging bays that you could book in advance and the charge to use them was added to my electricity bill each month.]]> 2021-03-08 15:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1282594169 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332210013 I find it annoying and inconvenient that there are so many different public charging experiences. I have to have many apps on my phone and the process of using these different providers is not consistent and makes me anxious when it comes to using a new service.]]> 2021-03-20 09:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332210013 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332289814 often inadequately maintained. A ridiculous amount of apps, unfair pricing structures, and no fines for iceing.]]> 2021-03-20 10:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332289814 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332293343 Happy with our current setup, just a granny in the garage.

]]> 2021-03-20 10:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332293343 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332295172

]]> 2021-03-20 10:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332295172 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332295502 2021-03-20 10:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332295502 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332297618 every public council car park should have at least a bank of 7kw chargers. These should be well maintaines and parking wardens should impose at least £1000 fines on ice (or ev's if not charging) vehicles parking or blocking the bays]]> 2021-03-20 11:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332297618 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332302559 mandatory fines on private or public land for ice vehicles blocking chargers

]]> 2021-03-20 11:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332302559 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332440008 Not enough units in the same locations so if one unit goes down it can mean, in my case, a journey of over 18 miles to get to the next nearest Rapid charger.]]> 2021-03-20 13:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332440008 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332441958 Deealerships just seem to want to sell the car with no eduction of the proper use of the various types of chargers and which one to use under what circumstances.  
Fast chargers = up to all day charging whilst at work.
Rapid charger = to be ued for approximately 20 - 60 minutes depending on if anyone else waiting.

]]> 2021-03-20 13:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332441958 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332445695 2021-03-20 13:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332445695 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332446264 Tesla seems to be the main culprit and their cars do not strictly follow the agreed protocols which can mean issues when trying to charge from solar panels when the generation rate fluctuates.]]> 2021-03-20 13:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332446264 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332448821 More charging hubs where there are several rapid charger that can be used simultaneaously along with some fast chargers that can be used whilst waiting on a rapid freeing up.]]> 2021-03-20 13:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332448821 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332451000 A % of all spaces to be fitted with fast chargers (% to be gradually increased in-line with EV sales). All private/workplace car parks to be fitted with the same ratio of chargers.]]> 2021-03-20 13:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332451000 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332454068 All charge points to display a QR code to enable quick reporting of faults with the location and time. This could also be used to report non EVs in the space or EVs parked and in the case of Rapids not acitively charging after a grace period has ended.]]> 2021-03-20 13:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332454068 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332553143 especially Ecotricity units in MWay Service Areas. Otherwise, plan ahead as one would with any long journey.]]> 2021-03-20 14:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332553143 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332556125 Home charger (7kw) works fine. I leave home every morning with a full 'tank'.]]> 2021-03-20 14:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332556125 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332557314 But no one has bothered using it. Considering unsubscribing. I don't believe this has a future.]]> 2021-03-20 14:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332557314 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332559440 is, at long last, about to be improved.  I don't believe we need thousands of rapid chargers as, once EVs with a range in the 230-310 miles (and more) are commonplace, combined with home charging, EV owners will only need Rapids for the rare long journey.

Ideally, all Rapid sites will have reliable hardware and a minimum of two chargers. ]]> 2021-03-20 14:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332559440 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332566961 Councils congratulate themselves for installing 7kw chargers (at best).  What's the point?  If I want to charge away from home then it's a Rapid I'll need.  Councils have more important things to spend their funds on.  Same goes for supermarket chargers, if it's not a Rapid, don't bother.]]> 2021-03-20 14:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332566961 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332573824 Consistent action has to be taken to educate ICE drivers with regard to blocking EV charging spaces.  There's also a problem with PHEVs, blocking EV charging spaces when they only take minutes to top up and their driver is away for an hour.  Maybe PHEV drivers should stay with their vehicles.  Or just be more considerate.

The Government has also missed a beat with the latest reduction in the EV subsidy.  This should be reinstated, and funded through increased taxation of ICE vehicles, say £1k per piston for new petrol cars and £1.5k per piston for new diesel cars.]]> 2021-03-20 14:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332573824 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332748243 Need many more to allow non off-street adoption]]> 2021-03-20 16:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332748243 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332749288 Not able to have due to listed building and space not next to house]]> 2021-03-20 16:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332749288 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332749795 No none near me]]> 2021-03-20 16:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332749795 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332750646 Solar on the roof and charge from them]]> 2021-03-20 16:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332750646 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332751865 Sheffield made a good start installing new 50 kWh at lower price need to do more]]> 2021-03-20 16:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332751865 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332755687 Ice fines and also limit to 60 mins charging to aid capacity]]> 2021-03-20 16:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332755687 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332776215 2021-03-20 16:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332776215 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332776848 Fine . Using same unit last 6 yrs ]]> 2021-03-20 16:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332776848 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332777834 Nope , never heard of it and would only use ccs away from home ]]> 2021-03-20 16:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332777834 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332779849 A bit of 2021 and 2015 combined . Availability of now and free charging  of 2015]]> 2021-03-20 16:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332779849 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332782040 I didn’t realise they had historically or had obligation in future ?]]> 2021-03-20 16:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1332782040 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1333833069 2021-03-21 07:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1333833069 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1333835527 2021-03-21 08:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1333835527 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1333839048 2021-03-21 08:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1333839048 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1333841920 2021-03-21 08:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1333841920 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1333844340 2021-03-21 08:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1333844340 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343867361 Always a worry if they will be working or enough available to not delay journey having to wait to use them.]]> 2021-03-23 16:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343867361 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343871554 Great if you have driveway which we are lucky enough to have. Looking forward to seeing onscreen options using lampposts etc.]]> 2021-03-23 16:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343871554 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343874881 No but I would be interested in exploring if I were holidaying somewhere remote with no public chargers.]]> 2021-03-23 16:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343874881 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343886530 All work place car parks have easy access chargers for one hour max so you can top up if you need to. Public chargers at all fuel stations and big public car parks. One easy to use system. Preferably contactless card payment collecting loyalty points rather than subscription for discount.]]> 2021-03-23 16:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343886530 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343893982 They should partner with fuel businesses to bring in better resources but unless we are nationalising fuel industry I don't see that it is their responsibility to fund it all.]]> 2021-03-23 16:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343893982 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343902891 Take the opportunity now while the industry is just developing to ensure every charging site has a reasonable proportion of accessible chargers with blue badge priority parking and lower height cable access.]]> 2021-03-23 16:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1343902891 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345322212 Passable but it ready for the future]]> 2021-03-23 21:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345322212 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345323279 I can't charge at home (terrace, no dedicated parking)]]> 2021-03-23 21:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345323279 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345324506 No but if try it if we were going somewhere without any public chargers]]> 2021-03-23 21:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345324506 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345326312 Banks of rapid chargers. 10 to 20. Every motorway junction and/or services. Every major A road.]]> 2021-03-23 21:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345326312 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345329575 Car parks, on-street chargers, and encouraging rollouts in the area
]]> 2021-03-23 21:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345329575 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345378788 Put off by the lack of charging facilities in car parks]]> 2021-03-23 22:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345378788 https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345380012 Don't know much about them]]> 2021-03-23 22:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1345380012 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361195820 2021-03-28 12:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361195820 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361198364 2021-03-28 12:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361198364 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361199701 2021-03-28 12:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361199701 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361204466 2021-03-28 12:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361204466 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361208425 2021-03-28 12:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361208425 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361218447 It seems that finding and then paying for public charging is a nightmare. Especially as a new EV owner.

There are so many different networks, and given none have universal coverage, you end up having to sign up to loads of different accounts / apps / get cards and hold credit with each of them. 

Feels like a unified service that would allow you to pay at any chargepoint through one app would make things a lot easier.]]> 2021-03-28 12:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361218447 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361223303 home charging is very cheap at off peak rates and works well - I have a Rolec charger installed. Driving around Sheffield is great, and without problems. Driving further afield is a modern day adventure, with a granny charger in your boot as your only safety net!]]> 2021-03-28 12:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361223303 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361224937 The chargers are expensive to install, consumers don’t want to pay more than 30p kWh, and unlike petrol where you’re already spending £60 so might as well buy a sausage roll with a 200% markup, EV drivers won’t cancel out their savings with overpriced food.]]> 2021-03-28 12:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361224937 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361227608 We do need a system that allows debit card payment accessible for all chargepoints, or one app that allows access to all at a sensible Kw/h rate.]]> 2021-03-28 12:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361227608 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361230610 As an EV driver i find it inconvenient to use one or another application to search for the charging stations and then vendor specific application for the the payment and stuff.]]> 2021-03-28 12:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361230610 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361231538 I'm suprised that someone hasn't brought out an umbrella card that allows use of any charger from a single card]]> 2021-03-28 12:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361231538 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361232154 you shouldn't need some pre-arranged contract or pre-payment to use any public charging infrastructure.]]> 2021-03-28 12:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361232154 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361233104 Replace every charge point with Instavolt and we would probably all be happy. No app required, contactless payment, and a display that actually gives you useful information during the charging process.]]> 2021-03-28 12:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361233104 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361234508 When you arrive at a charging station you may need an app, rfid, bank card, account with the network provider, mobile coverage for both your phone and the charging station, the right connector, the right cable, charge by the minute, charge by the kwh, charge a connection fee, stay as long as you like, charge for a limited time, charge at this rate, that rate. How utterly complicated is it? And that is assuming the charging station is even powered on]]> 2021-03-28 12:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361234508 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361235805 Its early days and change will come. there are already a number of businesses that have realised that selling electricity at low profit brings customers to your shop or cafe. And it is the cafe that makes the money.]]> 2021-03-28 12:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361235805 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361238040 The finer point though is that they're for nerds right now. And even as a nerd, fine, I don't mind having a folder full of charging apps on my phone, but I loathe standing there for 5 minutes in the rain or gale force winds trying to scan a QR code, failing, typing in the number by hand, or trying to get a solid enough signal, or waiting for some network's map to load etc. Contactless and a clearly displayed price should be mandated everywhere including retrofitting IMO. ]]> 2021-03-28 12:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361238040 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361243163 I paid for an exterior 3-pin plug to be installed and bought a heavy duty cable protector. I have been charging like this almost every week for almost a year. I have a heavy-duty extension cable which I sometimes use if I can't park straight outside, but it's always the EVSE that goes through the cable protector.

This is my Plan B for charging away from home. Plan A was scuppered when the local council, who were to have put a charge point in a nearby car park where I could have left the car overnight, changed their plans and put it much further away. Plan C is to drive off to one of the rapid chargers and sit there waiting for the car to charge up. That not only wastes a lot of time but also uses up valuable electrons on the round trip.]]> 2021-03-28 12:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361243163 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361292771

Make sure you install the chargers in easy to get to locations just off the main highway

Make sure they have close to 100% availability and reliability. (Even 98% is too low)

Don't just install one or two on a site. Make sure there are 4-6 stalls at least/

Don't insist on the customer registering or a subscription model. Life is too short. Let people pay with contactless debit or credit card. Make it frictionless.

If you want people to sign up to an app or service, offer a decent incentive such as a discount on charging.

]]> 2021-03-28 13:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361292771 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361293343 Apps, not wanted at all. Solutions pointed out many times is multiple chargers so some are working and contactless card payment.
Myself I'd like to see the implimention of ccs2 done properly so the car communicates with the charger and the billing is done to the user. CCS supports this in theory. Not seen any sign of the charger manufacturers or the ev makers sorting this out.]]> 2021-03-28 13:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361293343 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361294305 Until we see all chargers being as easy to use as a self serve fuel pump where you can just pay with your credit card everywhere, charging networks will get hate, and will add an extra barrier to deter the average person from wanting to switch to electric. Take a look on these forums at the general thoughts people share about Ecotricity for example. That basically sums up everything you shouldn't do with a charging network.]]> 2021-03-28 13:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361294305 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361304331 I need chargers like Instavolt, contacless on major routes, at least 2, for long distance travel.]]> 2021-03-28 13:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361304331 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361340248 I visit that mall a lot and I don't use the car for commuting. And if I charge at the leisure centre, I can go for a walk or a bike ride. You can adapt your habits to the charging routine. Shop at a supermarket that has chargers, for example, if you have one. Include charging into your fitness routine: plug in somewhere and go for a run or a walk. ]]> 2021-03-28 13:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361340248 tmeulen https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361341903 I live in a terrace house with no home charge point but I am fortunate to live in a big city so there are public charge points all around me and I also have (exclusive for now) access to one at work which is great so it shouldn't necessary be a barrier to city dweller EV ownership.]]> 2021-03-28 13:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tmeulen/brsp7ptg02dm2v8s/wish/1361341903