Yep. The biggest issue is where all that electricity comes from. Solar, wind and other renewables are just a very small percentage today. It will take decades of builing out that infrastructure to gain any traction. Then you have grid/distribution issues. And don't forget the rapidly modernizing 3rd world. Gas, oil and natural gas will be with us far beyond my lifetime. Nuclear solves a lot of issues, but good luck with that. Hydrogen has some appeal, but it must be produced, and that uses the same petroleum reources except of a very small part from renewables (green hydrogen). Not saying the future will not come, but don't by the hype, it is a long time away.
Ya for sure you are talking crazy. I can see how well your gentle breezy days work in Europe, half the time not producing no electricity.
99% of my driving is local. A fully electric vehicle would suit me fine. We also have a Ford Expedition that’s great for long trips. Once charging times get down to under 10 minutes, I’d gladly trade the Expedition for an electric version. I believe that day is coming soon. Just my opinion.
Worst, current charging stations are not set up to charge a towing rig. Charging pumps are not spaced appropriately, even at Tesla's superchargers. What you will need to do is unhook and charge, then re-hook. Even that will take up real estate, which is a cost element of the kW price you'll pay.
But is not just the battery technology. Regardless of the battery technology used to store the energy, the energy needs to be moved off the grid into the battery. How much more EV drivetrains can get efficient at converting electrical potential energy into kinetic energy is a tall order because EV's are quite efficient right now, with a lot of models well over 100 MPGe. So battery size is what increases range. kW storage is what it is, dumping 30 to 50 kHh of energy into a battery in just 10 minutes requires specialized electrical equipment, which requires training and heavy cables (might need water cooling if the duty cycle is up over 80%) along with onboard charging equipment that is carried around with the vehicle.
I read somewhere that Ford just patented a cable to do exactly what you’re talking about. There are going to be many challenges along the way. I believe the market will answer them because there is a ton of money to be made. Good, old fashioned capitalism will rise to the challenge.
