STUCK AT A CHARGER IN CALIFORNIA! ENTIRE SUPERCHARGER SITE OFFLINE AND HALF BROKEN EA

EV Channels Review

This video highlights significant issues with public EV charging infrastructure in California, particularly focusing on a day where both a Tesla Supercharger site and an Electrify America station experienced widespread outages and malfunctions. The reviewer, Kyle, expresses strong disappointment, stating he cannot recommend owning an EV in California unless home charging is an option. He details a Tesla Supercharger site going completely offline, leaving numerous Tesla owners stranded and confused. Simultaneously, the adjacent Electrify America station was operating at only 50% capacity, with some chargers not recognizing vehicles and others being entirely offline. Kyle criticizes the lack of reliability, the slow pace of new charger installations compared to EV adoption, and poor user behavior like charging to 100% and cutting lines. He contrasts this with a positive charging experience in San Diego the previous day, noting the abundance of Tesla Superchargers versus limited CCS options. The core recommendation is stark: if you cannot charge at home in California, do not buy an electric car due to the unreliable public charging network.