North Carolina seeks to ban or penalize free charging

[ChasingCoral]

Seriously backward thinking here, especially with Toyota and Vinfast planning to build EV &/or battery plants in the state.
https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2022/06/08/north-carolina-legislature-house-bill-1049-free-ev-charging/

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[Blue highway]

no doubt written by the same mental giants that park bro-dozers in charging stations.

 

[DogNPony]

For a pulse from the haters, you should read the comments below the article. Sheez!

 

[JcMarin]

Its a shame that the conversation around EV's has turned so political

Its clear that EV's are going to be a big part of the future of transportation, and in many aspects not just evolution but progress in that regard

I guess its like anything else, these are significant changes that have impact on different interests, and I guess there will always be lobbying to push one way or the other, but a shame that decisions are made based on monetary or political interests rather than science and modern thinking

 

[yngwenli]

Its a shame that the conversation around EV's has turned so political

Its clear that EV's are going to be a big part of the future of transportation, and in many aspects not just evolution but progress in that regard

I guess its like anything else, these are significant changes that have impact on different interests, and I guess there will always be lobbying to push one way or the other, but a shame that decisions are made based on monetary or political interests rather than science and modern thinking

Why I feel as much as people may think/wanted BBB (Build Back Better, remember that?) was a benefit for EVs, even if some states wanted it, maybe it's just politically unacceptable in those states to play along since it'll look like they are climate freaks and will be voted out of office for supporting anything EV related.

 

[Jimbo]

Wish the title was more accurate, i.e. "Three North Carolina State Representatives" does not equal "North Carolina".

Still think the bill is dumb, and someone should introduce one requiring North Carolina state representatives to disclose in their ads how often they use public toilets in the State Legislative Building, and the cost to taxpayers of the toilet paper they've used there.

 

[mkhuffman]

The government should not restrict any business from offering discounts and other free items (such as charging) as long as the taxpayers are not paying for it. If a business want to do it, no problem.

But I do think it is wrong for taxpayers to pay for electricity given to other taxpayers for "free". Especially because a lot of low income tax payers cannot afford to buy an EV. Do we think it is OK for them to pay the electricity cost of those who can afford to buy one? That is immoral, IMO.

 

[WNKent]

Seriously backward thinking here, especially with Toyota and Vinfast planning to build EV &/or battery plants in the state.
https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2022/06/08/north-carolina-legislature-house-bill-1049-free-ev-charging/

I bet Toyota and Vinfast will rethink and move to a more friendly state, there's lots of room.

 

[WNKent]

Obviously, but you underestimate public pressure. That said, the bill probably won't go anywhere.

 

[JohnS1111]

The comments under the article seem to scream "we gasoline drivers pay more than the EV drivers, they need to be punished for that".

 

[nvabill]

I have to agree with you, if NC will give me a free charge when I get my Mach E why shouldn't I also get free gasoline at taxpayer expense?

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