It was a honest question. (But got down-voted nevertheless… :-))

I'm not a fan of Electon-based "apps" either, as they're very problematic in all kinds of ways.

But I never could, and still can't, understand the "battery argument".

Battery life is not the biggest issue with Electon (and actually IntelliJ is even a greater power sucker).

The point is: Most people doing software development never "work" anywhere where there's no power outlet!

Most modern trains have power outlets. Likely every coffee place in the western world has power outlets.

If you're not an a safari, or in the forests, or desert there always will be a power outlet near you.

So the whole premise of "I need 10h of battery life" is moot. You actually never need that!

Even if you work sometimes on the go the battery needs only to last as long as you're moving form power outlet to power outlet.

Everything else boils down to: People these days are even too lazy plug in a charger…

Haha you are right that I typically am working within 30 feet of an outlet. But not usually seated within 6 feet of an outlet.

Maybe we can invent wireless power to go along with the wireless ethernet?

Personally I would prefer to just use less power. Chips have never been more efficient, and batteries have never been bigger. With the right software, even an older laptop can last all day.