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Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier
Stay at home orders and everything being closed sure takes the wind out of the argument for owning an EV when you can't charge at home. I guess these people would have to just sit in their car at the charger? It's not like you're going for a bite or walking around a mall while your EV charges.
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You can get an 80% charge in 20-30 min at a DC fast charger. There are charging station not far from me at a Walmart, which are still open because they sell groceries. You could charge your car in the time it takes to get eggs and milk.
Considering no one is driving that much, a full charge could last weeks for people who can't charge at home. Additionally, there are many people who don't even own cars ie Manhattan residents. So having an EV isn't the most inconvenient thing.
I wondered though, through this pandemic, which would I rather have, ICE or EV? What if the trucks stop running heaven forbid, and the gas stops getting delivered? At least I could still charge if the electricity is still on. On the other hand, what if the electricity is off? At least most gas stations have a generator for emergencies. In the end though the best scenario would be to be prepared for both. I have the luxury of choice since I have both an EV and several ICE cars.