I used an L1 charger at home when I first bought my car; I'm familiar with the process and speed. But I didn't have the foresight to carry the L1 cord with me in my carry-on luggage, nor did I want to buy one to leave behind, so I was missing that very critical component. Rentals do not include any cables, so I had no way to go from a 5-15 outlet to a J1772 or NACS vehicle.

Wow - that rental situation sounds painful. Almost like malicious compliance to discourage EV usage.

Around 2019 I rented an EV from a retired enthusiast, and this included all bells and whistles, charging cards and cables. Pricey back then, but great experience. This is how you convince people