Comment Re:impossible for consumers to operate it. (Score 1) 650
Now how long do you want to wait to recharge it? let's say 5 minutes (1/12 hour) at the filling station is the normal time to fill a tank.
Why would you want to recharge the batteries in 5 minutes? If you've just driven 500 miles, a wee bit longer stop might be in order. After 8-10 hours in your car, a 1-2 -hour break sounds very appropriate. Eat something, have a coffee. Relax. Take a walk or even a nap. Your car is not the only thing that's in need of charging after all. The driver - that's you - needs to be alert and vigilant when on the road.
30KW * 10 Hours / (1/12 hour) = 30*120 KWatts
Based on this logic:
30 kW * 10 h / (1 h) = 300 kW
30 kW * 10 h / (2 h) = 150 kW
I agree the current is still rather large, but not unmanageable anymore.