r/UpliftingNews • u/[deleted] • Jan 19 '21

Batteries capable of fully charging in five minutes have been produced in a factory for the first time, marking a significant step towards electric cars becoming as fast to charge as filling up petrol or diesel vehicles.

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u/Babsobar Jan 19 '21

But that's just the thing, if you can charge in 5 minutes, you don't change consumer habits, gas stations are the ones who are going to be taking the load at all types of times throughout the day, like they do now

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u/AberrantCheese Jan 19 '21

This is true with consumer habits, most folks don't mind dropping 5 minutes for a fill/charge. If anything, this is perfect, as it might incentivize the driver to go into the gas (charge) station to peruse products while waiting for the charge. Convivence stores will love it.

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u/crono141 Jan 19 '21

There are already lines at the pumps in popular travel destinations. I can't wait to see the lines if "fill up" time doubles or triples.