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		dragontamer on April 10, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerl... Short sessions are optimal. The battery charges faster when below 50% capacity.

Reason077 on April 10, 2019 [–]

That’s true, but you also spend extra time driving off the main road, pulling up to the charger, and plugging in.

So while 2 stops is going to be much faster than 1 on a 500 mile journey, there’s likely to be diminishing returns after that.

natch on April 10, 2019 | [–]

Chargers are usually right near an exit.

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