EV CHARGING HAS TO IMPROVE - LABOR DAY WEEKEND ROAD TRIP IN POLESTAR 2

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This video documents a Labor Day weekend road trip in a Polestar 2 from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA and back, highlighting significant challenges with Electrify America's charging infrastructure. The reviewer, Branden, experienced numerous issues including chargers being unavailable, operating at drastically reduced speeds (as low as 35kW), and faulty equipment across multiple Electrify America stations. While the Polestar 2 itself is described as comfortable, albeit harsher than a Rivian, and capable of handling the distance, the charging experience was consistently frustrating. The reviewer found a more reliable, albeit slower, charging option at an EVgo station. The trip also included a visit to a Rivian service center for a first-mile drive, which was a positive experience, contrasting sharply with the charging woes. The video concludes with the reviewer emphasizing the urgent need for improvement in public EV charging reliability, particularly on holiday weekends, as the current state significantly detracts from the EV ownership experience.