Stafford shops opening - Turning into a boom town?

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https://www.expressandstar.com/news...21/05/25/new-starbucks-approved-for-stafford/

My first reaction was “another one!?” but reading about the EV charging it makes more sense now… you want something at mass charging stations, as they’re kept on the edges of areas so they don’t increase congestion

 

[tek-monkey]

My first reaction was “another one!?” but reading about the EV charging it makes more sense now… you want something at mass charging stations, as they’re kept on the edges of areas so they don’t increase congestion

How long does it take to charge an EV? Seems that food/drink outlets are the ideal places to install them.

 

[Wormella]

Bit pointless, they couldn't even keep the one in the station alive, which was crazy considering the passing trade and prime location. Don't know how one in the middle of nowhere will fare.

I'm assuming it's going to be a drive through, which thinking of its proximity to the M6 and the A34 makes perfect sense and well probably be fine.

I think the issue with Stafford station is people don't often hang around there long enough to need food or drink.

 

[littleme]

Bit pointless, they couldn't even keep the one in the station alive, which was crazy considering the passing trade and prime location. Don't know how one in the middle of nowhere will fare.

It's not really the middle of nowhere, apart from Arnold Clarke, there's quite a few other businesses over there including screw fix which employs a lot of people.... Qnd I believe lots more are built slightly further down the a34, wasn't there a large pet warehouse going in there....

 

[Mudgie]

Bit pointless, they couldn't even keep the one in the station alive, which was crazy considering the passing trade and prime location. Don't know how one in the middle of nowhere will fare.

Maybe it'd work if their coffee tasted of coffee.

 

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My first reaction was “another one!?” but reading about the EV charging it makes more sense now… you want something at mass charging stations, as they’re kept on the edges of areas so they don’t increase congestion

This.

 

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How long does it take to charge an EV? Seems that food/drink outlets are the ideal places to install them.

They’re probably (hopefully) rapid chargers which are roughly 45-60 minutes depending on the car. So yeah, they get installed near places where you can take 5

 

[c0tt0nt0p]

Bit pointless, they couldn't even keep the one in the station alive, which was crazy considering the passing trade and prime location. Don't know how one in the middle of nowhere will fare.

Completely disagree. Given the traffic on the road the place will be a roaring success. As for the one at the station, it's hard to compare given it was merely a front for Select Service who were running out.

I live 5 minutes walk from the one on the Hough and I'm staggered by how much drive thru traffic go through the place.

 

[tek-monkey]

They’re probably (hopefully) rapid chargers which are roughly 45-60 minutes depending on the car. So yeah, they get installed near places where you can take 5

And this is off the motorway, so not hit by the extortionate costs related to the site. It's almost making a sort of off motorway services, where you won't get screwed for every penny. With EVs needing to 'fill up' more often on journeys this makes a lot of sense.

 

[The Notorious A.N.T.]

Completely disagree. Given the traffic on the road the place will be a roaring success. As for the one at the station, it's hard to compare given it was merely a front for Select Service who were running out.

I live 5 minutes walk from the one on the Hough and I'm staggered by how much drive thru traffic go through the place.

True, I don't think I have ever been past the one on the Hough & not seen a queue of cars even in the evenings. Personally I think their coffee is sh@te but the masses can't seem to get enough of it.

 

[c0tt0nt0p]

And this is off the motorway, so not hit by the extortionate costs related to the site. It's almost making a sort of off motorway services, where you won't get screwed for every penny. With EVs needing to 'fill up' more often on journeys this makes a lot of sense.

Surprised they never thought of putting in a greater number of charge points at the new McD by junction 13....

 

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Surprised they never thought of putting in a greater number of charge points at the new McD by junction 13....

The current demographic for EV owners isn't, perhaps your typical McDs customer.

 

[Gramaisc]

It's almost making a sort of off motorway services, where you won't get screwed for every penny. .

People used to use IKEA like that.

 

[c0tt0nt0p]

The current demographic for EV owners isn't, perhaps your typical McDs customer.

You'd be surprised, and its only going to go in one direction.... Bottom line is that you can't be too choosy when you've only got 10 miles of range on your EV on the M6...

 

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You'd be surprised, and its only going to go in one direction.... Bottom line is that you can't be too choosy when you've only got 10 miles of range on your EV on the M6...

A sensible EV owner would plan for a more suitable location than a McD.

 

[Carole]

Quite a bit of unconscious bias going on here.

I don't have an EV but if I did have to stop for a recharge I'd sooner have a McDonalds than a Starbuck's coffee any day of the week.

I know ....... you can take a girl out of Stoke .....

 

[proactive]

Quite a bit of unconscious bias going on here.

I'm reasonably middle class and I don't have an EV but if I did have to stop for a recharge I'd sooner have a McDonalds than a Starbuck's coffee any day of the week.

I know ....... you can take a girl out of Stoke .....

Personally, I wouldn't have either.

And as I may have said before on here, any bias I have is entirely conscious.

 

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People used to use IKEA like that.

IKEA give you £6 off when you use a charger too, so you can actually end up spending a negative amount of money charging your car.

Sometimes I’m actually upset when it’s offline and free vending as I don’t have any proof of charging to give them for the discount

 

[airbusA346]

Bloody-hell, another coffee outlet!. How much coffee do the good people of Stafford drink?. How does anyone get to sleep with all that caffeine?...

There's a Costa drive thru being built in Creswell too.

 

[c0tt0nt0p]

IKEA give you £6 off when you use a charger too, so you can actually end up spending a negative amount of money charging your car.

Sometimes I’m actually upset when it’s offline and free vending as I don’t have any proof of charging to give them for the discount

How many changepoints do they have in Wednesbury?