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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by snausagesinablanket@lemmy.world to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

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I go by a Tesla charging station every day and see cars there for up to several hours. This seems like a waste of a huge chunk of your personal time so owning an electric vehicle sucks in that respect imo. What are people doing or can do that is productive during this wait time?

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[–] Guadin@k.fe.derate.me 5 points 7 months ago

I had the same thoughts as you before owning an EV. Now it's just something I deal with. I rarely use fast charging, I mainly use destination charging (at home, at work, at the shopping center). When I do sit at a charging station, I just find myself doing all the stuff anyone does while waiting for something. I browse the internet, write a response on @Showerthoughts@lemmy.world, send some work emails. Mostly stuff I would do when I'm at home as well. I just enjoy the down time and time for myself.

I don't see fast charging as a chore, it's just something that you "undergo" just as you would while waiting at the doctor's office. Is it enjoyable? Not always, but it's never a pain either. Do I hate it? No.