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Electric vehicle charging and usage concerns

Discussion about electric car charging and driving

Behnam ยท 2026-05-19 14:33:22 to 2026-05-19 14:09:21

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Summary

Behnam and another speaker discuss issues with charging an electric car, noting that the charger takes a long time and the car has limited range. They talk about using different chargers, including fast chargers near retail parks, and the cost associated with charging. Behnam mentions driving habits affecting battery life and compares it to diesel. They also discuss swapping cars and the challenges of managing charging between two vehicles.

Facts

  • One car takes 30-40 hours to charge on a normal plug.
  • Fast chargers near Costa Coffee and McDonald's retail park can fully charge in one hour but cost about 20 pounds.
  • Driving slowly conserves battery life, similar to diesel fuel efficiency.

Tasks

  • Check car charging status when back home.
  • Plug in the car at home or use fast charger if needed.

Issues

  • Long charging time on normal plug.
  • Uncertainty if the problem is with the car or charger.
  • Limited range causing concern about getting home.