OVER 50% OF EV CHARGERS WORKING AT THIS ELECTRIFY AMERICA SITE! DRIVERS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES

EV Channels Review

This video from Out of Spec Dave provides a candid look at the Electrify America charging station at Ridgeway Plaza in Stamford, CT. The reviewer highlights significant reliability issues, noting that out of eight stations, only five were operational, and crucially, both 350kW chargers were down. This directly impacts owners of high-performance EVs like the Ioniq 5, EV6, and Lucid, who cannot utilize the fastest charging speeds. The reviewer interviews several EV drivers, including Nathan in an EV6 and Frank and Jing in a Mini SE. Nathan experienced the "EA dance" of moving between non-functional chargers, while Frank and Jing, despite their Mini SE's limited range, reported generally positive experiences with charging, though they acknowledged the need for more reliable infrastructure, especially in less populated areas. The video also touches upon the upcoming NACS adoption by manufacturers like Kia and Mini, with limited information currently available to owners. Overall, the review underscores the persistent challenges with EA's charger uptime and the need for improvement to support the growing EV market.