[Regorp]

Originally Posted by DARFAP

Near future? Not possible.

I started driving gas cars 50 years ago and the final drive at the end of the road will be gas as well.

[ithos]

Originally Posted by ECPRO

In a power failure gas stations can not pump gas.

Here you go.

MAP: Where to find gas in Florida when the power goes out

The state law, which applies to gas stations built or substantially renovated after July 1, 2006, was passed following the 2005 hurricane season, which saw the Sunshine State impacted in turns by hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.

Besides most cars will be topped off well before a storm hits and causes an outage.

[LuvtheVillages]

There is an apartment complex on Powell Road, across from Harbor Chase, that has 2 electric charging stations available in its lot. You have to pay to use them. You can use an app called Chargepoint, which provides access to charging stations nationwide. Some free, some paid.
I don't know how they prevent one or two cars from parking there all night long, but I doubt it's a problem, yet.

[GeriS]

Originally Posted by Djean1981

Shhh.. don't expose the matrix.

Oh I think it will be soon.

[birdawg]

Some politicians looking to make millions

[NoMoSno]

Do you enjoy camping? Get a Ford F150 Lighting. They travel less than 80 miles pulling a trailer.
The Ford F-150 Lightning Barely Made It 80 Miles With a Trailer

[retiredguy123]

Suppose we solve all of the charging and cost problems, and every vehicle is electric. What will we have gained?

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by ECPRO

In a power failure gas stations can not pump gas.

You must have not lived in FL during a widespread power outage.

[TeresaE]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

Imagine trying to evacuate FL during a hurricane in an EV. Hope there won't be power failures along the way.

Or a fire or earthquake in California

[threeonemiles@outlook.com]

Neither can you get electricity. When the power comes back on, you can go and find a convenient charging station for your electric chariot, provided you have enough juice to get to one.

[MrFlorida]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

Ahh....hate to break this to you....gas pumps need electricity to operate.

A lot of gas stations , especially up north have back up generators.

[MrFlorida]

Originally Posted by Hdljet

Just buy a gasoline generator, place it by the car and run it all night.

Isn't that defeating the purpose of an electric car ?

[TeresaE]

Originally Posted by Blackbird45

We all know that EVs are presently going to have charging issue, but I believe this will resolve itself faster than you think. Once a financial incentive is put in place. When I was growing up in New York there were parking meters in all shopping area. If the city believes they can make money supplying electricity the same thing will happen and the same with building complexes. Also, you will see electric companies beefing up their capacity. This has nothing to do with saving the earth, this has to do with show me the money.

Do you really want the government in charge of your mobility? Cause that’s what we’re talking about. They could cut us off at any time if they controlled the sourceof the fuel.

[MrFlorida]

So you have an electric car, now what happens if you get to the charging station and your 10th in line ? I've seen people fight in gas lines during shortages, how would this be any different ?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

Isn't that defeating the purpose of an electric car ?

Yes.

I don't know where it was located, but I have seen photos of a huge diesel generator being used to power a vehicle charging station.