Grocery Store Overhauls Prove Nothing: Lacking Basic Level 2 Charging Infrastructure
Renovated commercial properties are demonstrably failing on basic infrastructure requirements. Commenter Brkdncr flagged a recent grocery store parking lot upgrade that featured high-powered lighting structures but zero Level 2 (L2) charging points.
The argument over necessary charging levels is deeply split. Nollij asserts that high-voltage delivery is technically superior because it minimizes energy loss, regardless of the wattage. Conversely, noxypaws proposes a foundational shift: making Level 1 (L1) charging nearly universal because it is cheaper to deploy and could deflate reliance on costly DC fast chargers.
The consensus points to systemic infrastructure planning failure. While there is a technical debate over L1 versus L2 versus high voltage, the immediate, visible fault line is the failure of developers to install even basic L2 charging in newly upgraded public-facing lots.
Key Points
The lack of Level 2 chargers in new commercial builds is a critical failure.
Brkdncr cited a specific renovated grocery store parking lot as concrete proof of inadequate planning.
High voltage delivery is technically superior for efficiency.
Nollij argued this point, emphasizing that voltage quality trumps lower wattage limits.
Widespread Level 1 ubiquity might solve the immediate crisis affordably.
noxypaws suggested L1’s low installation cost could reduce pressure on expensive fast-charging buildouts.
Mandates for accessibility in commercial developments must be enforced.
SaveTheTuaHawk reminded the community about required handicap parking spaces during development.
Structural renovations should integrate solar generation.
ascend questioned the scope of modern upgrades, suggesting solar panel integration.
Source Discussions (3)
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