I've seen a couple of "zero waste" youtubers do reviews of electric cars and both have mentioned that there are areas local to them where the cost of re-charging electric vehicles is free.

Am I alone in being annoyed at this? I mean, great that cities are subsidizing a more "eco-friendly" alternative to diesel/gas cars, but maybe the better solution is investing in public transport? In one case, the youtuber in question lives in San Antonio and has complained multiple times about how shit the buses are, but apparently the city offers free charging for those rich enough to buy electric vehicles?

Sorry if this isn't the right community for this.

  • thefunkycomitatus [he/him,they/them]
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    4 years ago

    It's likely just an early adopter thing. Once enough people drive electric they'll charge (get it). Imagine having a gas station but with none of the pesky fuel transport and storage headaches. Of course once electric cars are common enough gas stations will suddenly jump on the charge station bandwagon. Then part of the allure will be luxury electric charge stations where you're not subject to something as pedestrian as watching people fuel their cars.