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Lexus Champion
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From: Knoxville, TN
I was at the park yesterday just sitting and a nice looking professional guy decked out in a suit plugged his Audi in and took his dog for a walk, at first I thought he was just charging and was a little confused trying to figure it out.
Say he walks his dog for 30 mins assuming he’s on lunch (he had to be, was in a suit minus the jacket)… is there or is there not a meaningful gain in range from him doing that? My guess would be he has a garage with a charger at home.
Say he walks his dog for 30 mins assuming he’s on lunch (he had to be, was in a suit minus the jacket)… is there or is there not a meaningful gain in range from him doing that? My guess would be he has a garage with a charger at home.
Lexus Champion
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From: California
I was at the park yesterday just sitting and a nice looking professional guy decked out in a suit plugged his Audi in and took his dog for a walk, at first I thought he was just charging and was a little confused trying to figure it out.
Say he walks his dog for 30 mins assuming he’s on lunch (he had to be, was in a suit minus the jacket)… is there or is there not a meaningful gain in range from him doing that? My guess would be he has a garage with a charger at home.
Say he walks his dog for 30 mins assuming he’s on lunch (he had to be, was in a suit minus the jacket)… is there or is there not a meaningful gain in range from him doing that? My guess would be he has a garage with a charger at home.
Lexus Champion
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From: Knoxville, TN
I don’t pay attention as a non EV owner about free or not free charging etc. I’d use free chargers for sure as many as I could find at lunch. I’d just eat in the car.
Lexus Champion
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From: California
LOL. I think so, actually. Until I saw the dog I REALLY didn’t know wtf the deal was. This didn’t look like a guy challenged financially to keep his car charged lol.
I don’t pay attention as a non EV owner about free or not free charging etc. I’d use free chargers for sure as many as I could find at lunch. I’d just eat in the car.
I don’t pay attention as a non EV owner about free or not free charging etc. I’d use free chargers for sure as many as I could find at lunch. I’d just eat in the car.
Lexus Fanatic
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From: Maryland
LOL. I think so, actually. Until I saw the dog I REALLY didn’t know wtf the deal was. This didn’t look like a guy challenged financially to keep his car charged lol.
I don’t pay attention as a non EV owner about free or not free charging etc. I’d use free chargers for sure as many as I could find at lunch. I’d just eat in the car.
I don’t pay attention as a non EV owner about free or not free charging etc. I’d use free chargers for sure as many as I could find at lunch. I’d just eat in the car.
Lead Lap
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LOL. I think so, actually. Until I saw the dog I REALLY didn’t know wtf the deal was. This didn’t look like a guy challenged financially to keep his car charged lol.
I don’t pay attention as a non EV owner about free or not free charging etc. I’d use free chargers for sure as many as I could find at lunch. I’d just eat in the car.
I don’t pay attention as a non EV owner about free or not free charging etc. I’d use free chargers for sure as many as I could find at lunch. I’d just eat in the car.
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Lexus Champion
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From: California
That really doesn't sound very practical at all. Installing a 240v circuit and charger will pay for itself in a few months. Like does his wife drop him off every day? That's sounds more like Penny wise, pound foolish
Lead Lap
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No I believe he walks to nearby apartment. Half mile or less. I’ve never seen any other car there when he grabs his briefcase and belongings and walks off. I believe he says he charges once a week.
Lexus Champion
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From: Knoxville, TN
Healthcare workers are well paid, nurses and doctors at least. I have nurse and doctor friends whose incomes have increased along with the COL over the years. I talked to lots of different people about it when I was laid up. This friend of yours can certainly afford to keep his car charged lol.
But if I had some free gas trickle you bet your booty I’d be using it lmao.
Lexus Fanatic
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From: Maryland
My neighbor drives up and sits at the EA charger for her Ioniq 5 vs charging at her level 2 charger at home because its free. I wouldn't do that lol
I do try and only get gas on Tuesdays because Shell has Premium 10c off lol. Saves me maybe $1, $2 if the tank is empty. If I have to fill up before that it does **** me off!
I do try and only get gas on Tuesdays because Shell has Premium 10c off lol. Saves me maybe $1, $2 if the tank is empty. If I have to fill up before that it does **** me off!
Lexus Champion
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From: California
My neighbor drives up and sits at the EA charger for her Ioniq 5 vs charging at her level 2 charger at home because its free. I wouldn't do that lol
I do try and only get gas on Tuesdays because Shell has Premium 10c off lol. Saves me maybe $1, $2 if the tank is empty. If I have to fill up before that it does **** me off!
I do try and only get gas on Tuesdays because Shell has Premium 10c off lol. Saves me maybe $1, $2 if the tank is empty. If I have to fill up before that it does **** me off!
