Let's say a service becomes available for a Portable Car Charger that comes to you if you run out of power. This can be on the side of the road, work, a friends house, or etc... Is there a need for this? How much would you pay for a service like this? Would you prefer that this service does not just work as an on the go charger for your ev (120V charge) but also has the ability to help with problems with your ev. Such as tire replacement or something is not working right. Any thoughts????

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croninsiglos t1_iusjcwx wrote on November 2, 2022 at 6:29 PM

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This service already exists, even AAA has this.

I would say that usage might be rare for EV owners that charge at home. How would they run out of charge doing normal daily stuff? It's like people running out of gas, it does happen, but there are other contributing factors normally.

Depending on certain factors, it might be more convenient to tow the vehicle to the nearest fast charger unless the charging vehicle is equipped to deliver a fast charge.

Tesla owners can get roadside assistance straight from the Tesla app.

Guiver5000 t1_iusjk12 wrote on November 2, 2022 at 6:30 PM

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I think developing faster charging and a network of charging stations as wide and comprehensive as current gas stations is what’s needed. That said that will do nothing but create power production problems and sky rocketing energy cost if we can’t find a better way to generate the power our society needs.

Electric cars as a novelty is cool, electric cars as the majority it’s realistic if we can’t power them with out drawbacks. And if dirty energy is what’s needed than what’s the point. We are at a crossroads imho. The future of tech and and the world is hinging on clean mass produced energy.

tturedditor t1_iuskir8 wrote on November 2, 2022 at 6:36 PM

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120,000 miles on my EV and never once have run into a situation where I would need to utilize a mobile car charger.

Routine_Play_506 OP t1_iuskz4m wrote on November 2, 2022 at 6:39 PM

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Replying to croninsiglos (#429,069)

Though Tesla does not do the roadside assistance themselves in a lot of rural areas, do they just send any roadside assistance business?

croninsiglos t1_iusm68w wrote on November 2, 2022 at 6:47 PM

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Replying to Routine_Play_506 (#429,163)

Yes (certain third parties), similar to what your insurance would do if you used roadside assistance through them.

One difference is that Tesla can run remote diagnostics if there are any other issues with the car.

I_C_Weaner t1_iuu8iet wrote on November 3, 2022 at 1:22 AM

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Replying to tturedditor (#429,138)

Over 200,000 miles between two gas powered trucks over 23 years and only once did I need an emergency fill - because I parked on a slope with a low tank. This doesn't happen with EV's at all for obvious reasons and they give you accurate percentages on remaining charges. Love our Tesla. Hate the musk.

I_C_Weaner t1_iuu9yiz wrote on November 3, 2022 at 1:33 AM

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120V charge isn't near enough to charge a car quickly enough to get them back on the road in a reasonable time. A battery or generator running at 480V would be necessary for a timely service. Here's a link AAA Introduces Mobile Charging Trucks for Drained EVs. And, just for the record - the article is from 2011, eleven years ago. The truck has(had) 240V and 500V charging. You can also just call AAA to recover some of the eleven years you've lost.