ELECTRIFY AMERICA: VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 DEAL, EFACEC OUT, AND WINNERS/LOSERS OF KWH PRICING

EV Channels Review

This video provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments at Electrify America, focusing on pricing changes, hardware upgrades, and a significant new charging deal for the Volkswagen ID.4. The reviewer highlights the shift to per-kilowatt-hour pricing in 23 states, noting that while it simplifies billing, the $4/month 'Pass Plus' subscription is essential for cost-effectiveness, especially for road trips. The transition away from Efacec hardware is presented as a necessary step to improve reliability. A key takeaway is the "three years of free unlimited charging" offered with the new Volkswagen ID.4, a move seen as a major incentive that could significantly boost sales and push the model into mainstream adoption. While the network's reliability issues and the complexities of the new pricing model are acknowledged, the ID.4's free charging deal is positioned as a game-changer, potentially benefiting the entire EV market if EA maintains network quality.