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I think Schedule/Reserved chargers is DOA. Apparently, EVgo has already offered this (through their app, I believe), but I don't know of anyone who has actually used it.Scheduled/Reserved charge times seems like an odd concept.
Trying to envision how practical that would be based on how the Tesla Super Chargers work, especially in busy locations.
To me, reserving chargers is simply reversing the problem caused by people squatting at chargers. Essentially, it's already a problem when people sit at a charger after they've finished charging. Why would we now want to give them the option to preemptively squat at a charger, blocking someone else from using it while they wait for the reservation holder to arrive?
And it does nothing to address the key issues with accessing chargers, which is ICEing. So you reserved a charger. So what? Does it matter if a Dodge Ram is parked in the spot when you arrive? And because Rivian is relying on host businesses, good luck getting those ICE vehicles towed.
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