You gotta re re-read the…
You gotta re re-read the article, homie the customer said he has to upgrade his electrical service from 100 to 200 amp for $3000 as part of the cost of charging. As a contractor who deals with that kind of stuff on a regular basis I can tell you that price is not unheard of plus the $1000 you mentioned for the line and charger itself brings the total to $4000 so maybe it's not as fake news as you think.. just because you were ok and happy with getting ripped off doesn't mean everyone should be