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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Last week, at the Model S unveiling in Los Angeles, Tesla revealed that an optional “ QuickCharg e &# battery would get a full charge in 45 minutes from a 480V outlet. With a 55KWH battery, range is only 157 miles. My Honda Civic averages 34+ MPG over a year period. a gallon , that’s 5.7 cents a a mile, 1.3