Dang, you finished before I could call you a FANBOI!
I do agree with your thoughts though, although I do not have the time nor inclination to research it and post it either. Tesla DU's appear to be very efficient, as well they should be for the amount of time they've been working on them...
I see the ceramic coating comment quite a lot on forums where the implication is that ceramic has some sort of protective properties other than what it does actually have; chemical, sap, bird droppings, makes washing easier...these types of things. But just to be clear, ceramic does not offer...
Just got an update/sneak peak of my truck at the PPF installer. Supposed to be done by Sunday. I’m pretty excited, I think the gloss/matte contrast will look very good.
Interesting moral dilemma. Is it worth questionable funds for a greater good? Money from a country that has poor human rights to help offset the impact of ICE?
I like things that tie my brain in knots. ?
And that's why I'm saying optionally offer both. CCS as standard equipment, optional NACS port. I can say with 100% confidence that is Rivian offered me a NACS port for a $500 option, I'd buy it. Tesla loses any possibility for advantage due to a captive charging port with that setup. The...
No, Aptera won't do much, even if they do make it.
What would stop Tesla from jacking up the prices is the market now? I don't expect them to hold a charging monopoly. What stops them from doing it now on the SuC they just opened to other brands? Particularly if a vehicle offered two...
Think of the size of the fingerprint-free screen (meaning entire stainless body) protectors the truck will need! The Abstract Ocean's of the world are going to kill it...but they better figure out how to ship CT panel sized material!
The advantages would lie in accessibility, reliability, and usability, greatly helping their customer base. Since Tesla is creating the Magicdocks now, the completion is already utilizing (or at least going to be) the SuC network. Nobody is even close when it comes to rolling out reliable...
I doubt Rivian would make the switch, but I agree it would be nice. Or perhaps offer both on vehicles.
Beyond the availability of Tesla charging, the functionality of NACS is far superior to CCS. A CCS plus is a pain in the butt to line up and insert into e vehicle in comparison to NACS...