In some recent videos, Out of Spec tested Electrify America stations in the recent cold weather. What they found was that some local stations didn’t work in zero degree (F) temperatures. It’s worth noting that at the same location, the older station design (with the lone CHAdeMO plug) still worked, … [continued]
On a recent road trip, I stopped in San Antonio for some juice. The Electrify America station I stopped at had recently been down for some upgrades, and it now has the company’s newest station design up and running. You can learn all about the new design here, but reading … [continued]
There’s something that’s really starting to drive me insane on Plugshare. For those not in the know, Plugshare is a place where people used to share the location of EV chargers they were willing to share with other EV drivers. But, as public charging infrastructure became a thing, it became … [continued]
Electrify America announced a nearly $3 million increase in funding to four community-based organization awardees promoting Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) education and awareness in low-income and disadvantaged communities across California. This work supports the current plan to invest $200 million in California ZEV infrastructure and education programs in the state … [continued]
Over the last couple of months, Electrify America has been getting a lot of criticism about charging issues. Social media posts, YouTube videos, and even some articles in mainstream publications have piled on. While there are sometimes stations that are truly broken and completely out of order, it’s usually an … [continued]
Nissan pushed boldly into electric vehicles with the LEAF in 2010 back when electric vehicles were little more than a novelty and a dream. The vehicle set the bar for what a mainstream, affordable electric vehicle of its time should look and feel like, cutting the path for others to … [continued]
There’s more than one way to skin a grid.
Last month, we reported that Electrify America was making some changes. Among them are new stations to replace first-generation stations that were giving problems, a new way to describe charging speeds, and easier access to customer service. Now, we’re seeing the progress is well underway. Our Loveland, CO charging station … [continued]
Getting started with DC fast charging can be kind of intimidating. Charging at home? That’s easy. Just plug the thing in (assuming it’s been installed or you can use Level 1). But, when it comes to fueling up away from home, new EV buyers will often be used to the … [continued]
When I went to the Grand Canyon in 2019 and again in 2021, I was a little surprised at all of the Teslas I saw on US Highway 180 and Arizona Highway 64. While it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions on the planet, it’s still a very rural … [continued]
