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Originally Posted by David
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As a matter of fact, once EV's are the norm, the grid will be more stable since any plugged in EV can provide power back to the grid if needed vs draw from grid.
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operative word "can"
I expect most people would not be ok with this as charge times are already painfully slow.
Also, how will an onslaught of electric cars not drive electricity prices way up for everyone? Not just due to supply and demand but because all sorts of new tax hooks will likely come along. And then there's the cost increase for electrical infrastructure.
Considering the tax... take away gas tax (~70 ¢/gal in this State) and I expect straight Plug-in's would not compete economically with any of the hybrids and many of the gas sippers; say, Honda Civics.
Wait, what am I talking about... this thread is about a $140,000 electric car. Who cares about costs.