THIS TOWN IS A DC FAST CHARGING HUB BETWEEN LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO

EV Channels Review

This video provides an in-depth look at Kettleman City, California, a crucial DC fast charging hub situated halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The reviewer highlights the sheer density of Tesla Superchargers in the area, noting the presence of multiple large installations, including one with 54 stalls and another with 76, totaling over 100 Tesla-only chargers. The review contrasts this with the significantly smaller Electrify America and EV Range installations, which offer fewer chargers and, in the case of Electrify America, are plagued by issues like faulty credit card readers and inconsistent charging speeds, particularly for high-voltage vehicles like the Lucid Air. The reviewer praises Tesla's integrated approach, including amenities like lounges and efficient grid utilization with Mega Pack battery storage, while criticizing the Spartan and often unreliable nature of public CCS networks. The key takeaway is that while CCS infrastructure is expanding, Tesla's network remains the superior and more reliable option for road-tripping EVs in 2023, though the landscape is expected to change in 2024 with broader Supercharger access.