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On Our Podcast Show this week, Elon Musk and Tesla have perpetrated the ultimate troll on all EV makers in Canada. It’s called per kWh billing for EV charging. Tesla started a two-year lobby to get the Canadian government to authorize providers to bill by the kWh instead of by the minutes. While, on paper, it sounds like a good idea to charge for the amount of electricity instead of by time spent at the charger, it doesn’t work when there are not enough chargers. EVs that require a full hour to charge from 20 to 80% at the only fast charger in town will have drivers looking to Tesla and their multi-stall supercharging sites and their fast turnovers.
How could the government let this happen, and how can anyone believe that limiting access to already scarce non-Tesla fast chargers is a good idea for EV adoption in Canada?
Highlights
- 00:00 – How are we charged for electricity?
- 01:42 – Elon Musk, are you trolling (again)?
- 02:34 – Do we get fair access to publicly funded facilities?
- 03:21 – When is Winston going to get his EV?
- 05:38 – What’s Tesla been up to?
- 06:17 – Why are Tesla EVs so easy to get?
- 09:02 – Are Tesla chargers privately or publicly funded?
- 10:06 – What is the North American Charging Standard by Tesla?
- 12:56 – How many public charging stations are located in Canada?
- 14:49 – How many DC fast chargers are located in Canada?
- 15:42 – How many Tesla supercharging stations are located in Canada?
- 16:26 – What charging providers are available in Canada?
- 17:56 – How long does charging an EV on a public charger take?
- 20:18 – Why are Tesla charging stations so efficient?
- 21:07 – Can I charge my Tesla in other public charging stations?
- 22:27 – Is the flow rate significant?
- 23:54 – What are the charging speeds between the Newer and Older EV generations?
- 25:48 – Why is it necessary for recalls or software updates?
- 28:03 – Why can’t I modify my Tesla?
- 29:22 – Why you should be aware of Car Dealerships!
- 32:33 – What is Kw/h charging all about?
- 34:40 – Is Kw/h charging fair?
- 35:58 – What are the pain points of owning a regular EV (non-Tesla)?
- 38:29 – Is Tesla trolling the entire market?
- 39:54 – Is the scarcity of charging stations a big problem?
- 41:46 – What’s the rate difference between per-minute billing vs Kw/h billing?
- 44:09 – Driving an EV in a city versus across the country.
- 45:43 – Why only one charging station in a remote town can be a problem.
- 46:36 – How much does it cost to go with the kWh charging rate?
- 48:08 – When is the per kWh charging rate being rolled out?
- 49:48 – Why is the per kWh charging rate terrible for everyone?
- 52:16 – Is Tesla playing fair?
- 54:32 – The people need fair and equal access.
- 56:15 – Why is the capacity of available charging stations so important?
- 57:50 – Is it logical to go with the kWh charging rate?
- 59:12 – Will we see a rise in second-hand EVs on the market soon?
- 01:00:22 – Has Tesla screwed everyone?
- 01:02:15 – Why is Stephen so passionate about EVs?
- 01:04:20 – Will the increased capacity of charging stations solve the issue?
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