As far as electric vehicles are concerned, the situation grows even more disturbing. We've seen EVs with their charge ports on the nose of the car, on the sides and even at the back. And, to be honest, until Ford decided to tell us why the ports on its future line of EVs is located on the left front side, we didn't think much of it.
Ford says, however, that the location of the charge port is of paramount importance. First of all, a good position will allow for convenient charging, one that will not require you to wrap a cord two times around the car. Secondly, placing the port on the left front fender will increase the chances the driver of the car will notice it as he exits the car for the night and remember to plug it in.
All of the above, says Ford, was discovered following a comprehensive study of the American consumers. After learning that most EV owners will charge their cars at home, the left frontfender was deemed as the perfect and natural choice.
“The left front fender location keeps the charge port in sight, before the customer enters or exits the car, for an easy reminder to unplug or recharge,” said Mary Smith, Ford Electrified Vehicle Technology Integration supervisor. “It creates an intuitive placement for owners that also has aesthetic appeal.”
What does this teaches us, the rest of the world? Not much, now, but the curses and swearing we'll hear from different houses across the world when owners will try to plug in the Leaf, through the front, will make it all easier to understand.
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