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I'm not sure it i necessary. A standard 50 amp / 220V outlet will be sufficient to charge nearly any EV from 1% - 100% in 10 hours. Most people won't be charging like that. For example, if I am typically driving 40 miles a day and my charger can add 20 miles of range per hour, I'll get back to my programmed max charge in 2 hours. I don't see the need to spend thousands to install an 80 amp charger to charge in 1 hour and 15 minutes instead. Where these high speed charge controllers are an advantage is for DC fast charging. Charging at home can remain leisurely.

Definitely. The only days that I do more than 5-10 miles regularly are Saturday and Sunday and even then, it's pretty rare to exceed 100 miles so MAYBE Sunday night/Monday morning I wouldn't be "full". Zero issue.

Having one variable speed controller makes a lot more sense from a manufacturing standpoint than multiple controllers depending on source. But charge rates are still going to be limited by the max rating on the wires and breakers in the owner's house.

The latest Bolt has DC fast charging. 100 miles in 30 minutes. Home charging at Level 2 is 26 miles of range per hour and that's probably maxing out a 50 amp circuit. The Q8 etron or Hummer EV will pull power at the same rates, but because those are both less efficient vehicles, it will be a lower range per hour.

Agree... it has impressive tech, but it lost all the character of being a Volvo. If I pulled the badges off it could be a GMC or Cadillac or Honda or Land Rover.

Given the low volume nature of it, it’s understandable lol. The dealership I worked for back in 2018 had a used one that was a stick. Had to drive it around the lot because the salesman couldn’t drive a manual. An absolute sleeper ride that I would have loved to park in my driveway. Here’s one in my area for sale… https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/lp/search-Chevrolet-SS-manual-sc2_d2217#listing=339704762/NONE

Again, this is going to be a house limitation. The controller might be able to accept a higher rate, but the house probably can't provide it.

Only the newest of new houses will have the ability to put in an 80 amp circuit and even then, they'd have to be requested by the building buyer. Most homes get 150 amp standard or maybe 200 amp for a larger house. To have room for an 80 amp, you'll need a 250 amp or more box and not a lot of houses have that.

The SS most certainly had a stick as well.

You have to be a special kind of bored to argue over freaking snow.

We certainly could use another SS, with a manual or automatic option. And this time, please make more than 3000 units available for sale. As for the new Civic Type R, this is Honda. Completely on brand and they should be proud of it, other than maybe the NSX.