SOMEONE CRASHED INTO A DC FAST CHARGER + PLUGGING IN A COMBUSTION CAR TO A TESLA SUPERCHARGER!

EV Channels Review

This video from Kyle Conner's channel explores two key events: the first-time charging of a combustion car (Polestar 1) at a Tesla Supercharger with Magic Dock in the US, and the unfortunate vandalism of a FastCharger station. The Magic Dock experience with the Polestar 1 was initially buggy, with the Tesla app showing inconsistent charger availability and the car providing poor charging data. While the Polestar 1 did eventually charge, it only achieved a peak of around 50 kW, with the session being accidentally canceled. The reviewer also highlights the limitations of the Magic Dock adapter, capping power at 350 amps, which affects trucks like the Rivian R1T. The video also touches on the Rivian's factory wireless charger issues and a t-wraps aftermarket solution. The second half details the destruction of a FastCharger station in Thornton, Colorado, caused by a driver losing control and crashing into the switchgear, not by intentional EV vandalism. The incident highlights the vulnerability of charging infrastructure and potential long lead times for repairs.