TRYING NOT TO USE SUPERCHARGERS! HOW HARD CAN IT BE TO CCS CHARGE MY TESLA UP THE ENTIRE EAST COAST

EV Channels Review

This video documents an ambitious road trip from Florida to Connecticut, aiming to exclusively use the CCS charging network and avoid Tesla Superchargers. While the initial leg from Florida to Georgia showed promise with a functional Electrify America (EA) stop, subsequent experiences highlighted significant issues. The FPL CCS station in Yulee, FL, was largely inoperable, with only one of six chargers working, forcing the travelers to use a Tesla Supercharger out of necessity. The EA station in Pooler, GA, also presented problems, with one of the two 350kW chargers down, though other chargers were functional. The reviewer expresses frustration with the unreliability and inconsistent reporting of CCS station availability, contrasting it sharply with the seamless experience at Tesla Superchargers. The trip ultimately demonstrates that while CCS charging is improving, it still lags significantly behind Tesla's network in terms of reliability and user experience, especially on a holiday weekend.