EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ELECTRIFY AMERICA OFFERS ACCESS TO ITS NEW TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS FOR THE FIRST TIME

EV Channels Review

This video offers an exclusive, in-depth look at Electrify America's new Technology Campus, providing unprecedented access for a journalist. The review highlights significant advancements in charger testing and reliability, particularly with the deployment of Gen 4 chargers, which boast improved hardware, design for service, and diagnostic capabilities, leading to better uptime. Key takeaways include the network's expansion to over 1,000 sites and 5,000 chargers, with a focus on larger, minimum 10-stall new installations. The company is actively upgrading older sites and exploring solutions like battery storage and time-of-use pricing to manage costs and improve customer experience. Electrify America is also piloting NACS connectors and addressing adapter concerns by requiring UL certification and OEM sanctioning. While acknowledging past reliability issues, the review concludes that the network has dramatically improved and is on a path to sustainability beyond its initial funding cycles, with plans for continued expansion and technological advancement.