The barrier to adoption is so often outlet scenarios though.

A vehicle is a huge purchase. For many it’s the largest purchase they will make. For everyone else it’s the second largest, behind their home.

It doesn’t matter if the average buyer isn’t likely to take longer trips frequently. What does matter is that those outlet scenarios can be conceivably accomplished without significant hassle. And before you say that’s not reasonable, consider that it doesn’t matter that it isn’t reasonable.

People base their purchase decisions on unreasonable factors all the time. How else do we explain how many trucks are on the road?

It does not matter that current charging methods cover 99% of scenarios for 99% of people. The glare of that 1% will shine a light brighter than the positives from the standpoint of widespread adoption. And from that perspective, news of a solution to slower charging is a very good thing.