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EV Channels Review

The reviewer explores Prince Edward Island (PEI) to assess its electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly for EV trucks. While PEI offers a picturesque and peaceful driving experience with a surprisingly robust network of Level 2 chargers, especially at hotels, the fast-charging infrastructure presents significant limitations. The province primarily relies on 50kW DC fast chargers, which are inadequate for modern EVs, especially trucks towing trailers, as they lack pull-through capability. Although Tesla Superchargers are available in Charlottetown and are NACS compatible, they also lack pull-through options, forcing trailer-towing EV owners to unhitch. The reviewer notes that while the island is easily circumnavigated on a single charge with careful driving, the lack of higher-powered charging stations and pull-through options prevents PEI from ranking higher. The reviewer concludes that PEI deserves a stamp of approval for its existing infrastructure but urges the province to upgrade to 100kW or 150kW chargers, including a few pull-through options, to fully accommodate EV trucks and trailers.