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... because it allows for an 80% charge in a very short amount of time... you're extending the infrastructure of places you can charge Teslas; and if you monetize it ($15-20 for full, fast charge) then you're making money.


> ... because it allows for an 80% charge in a very short amount of time...

I know what a fast-charger does, but you still don't need one at home. You need to sleep, remember?

Do you need a gas station in your garage?

> you're extending the infrastructure of places you can charge Teslas

At $25k/station you're going to need more than "the cause".

> if you monetize it ($15-20 for full, fast charge) then you're making money.

I assumed so. You'll still never make back what you put in.

Current prices are around $7 for a 30 minute charge. Of that, $2 is electricity. You'll also need to pay the electric company extra to have a bigger connection to the grid (>100A at 480V), which usually costs hundreds of $ per month.


> I know what a fast-charger does, but you still don't need one at home. You need to sleep, remember?

Yes, you need sleep. Are the people that you're sharing your charger with going to sleep at your house?




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