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EV Channels Review

This video chronicles a frustrating attempt to set up and utilize EVgo's AutoCharge+ feature on a Tesla Model S, highlighting significant issues with the charging network. The primary takeaway is the unreliability and poor user experience of EVgo stations, with multiple units being non-functional or exhibiting connectivity problems. The reviewer details issues ranging from app connectivity failures and slow charging speeds (achieving only 50-110 kW when the car could handle much more) to physical damage on chargers and confusing payment systems. While the AutoCharge+ feature itself eventually worked on one specific unit after considerable effort, the overall experience with EVgo is deemed poor, contrasting sharply with the seamless Tesla Supercharger experience. The video suggests that while AutoCharge+ is a valuable feature for Teslas and other enabled EVs, the underlying infrastructure of EVgo stations remains a significant hurdle.