SETTING UP EVGO AUTOCHARGE+ FOR EASIER STATION ACTIVATION BECAUSE USING APPS IS A PAIN!

EV Channels Review

This video chronicles the challenging process of setting up EVgo's new Autocharge+ feature, intended to simplify station activation. The reviewer, Dave, expresses significant frustration with the complex and time-consuming setup, contrasting it with the seamless plug-and-charge experience of Tesla Superchargers. Despite initial optimism and multiple attempts at different stations, the Autocharge+ feature proved difficult to activate, requiring extensive troubleshooting and app interaction, which defeats the purpose of a simplified system. While the reviewer acknowledges the potential convenience of Autocharge+ once functional, the overall experience highlights significant usability issues and unreliability with the EVgo network's implementation, leading to a low initial rating. The video concludes with the eventual, albeit delayed, success of activating Autocharge+ on a specific unit, but the arduous journey leaves a lasting impression of a feature not yet ready for prime time.