Even if the supercharging stations take off, practically speaking it's going to be a city car for the next 10 years. It's not like you're going to see supercharger stations getting set up in Revelstoke any time soon. It'll be interesting to see how this gets implemented outside the US. The fact that only six of these stations exist (and only 100 by 2015) suggests to me that it'll take a long time... to even be remotely practical they need about 1000, just in the States.
Additionally these things are referred to as "Model S" charging stations. Why wouldn't it work for every model the company makes? This is going to be important - however this technology progresses, manufacturers HAVE to get on board with a standard format for charging.
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