HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE "THEY DON'T WORK IN THE COLD" VIDEO

EV Channels Review

This episode of the Out of Spec Podcast delves into the critical issue of Electrify America's new charging hardware failing in cold weather conditions. The hosts, Branden Flasch and Kyle Conner, detail their experiences and those of viewers, where newly installed BTC (now Signet) chargers in Colorado were rendered inoperable at temperatures as mild as 0-5 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite the hardware being rated for much lower temperatures, a "false isolation test error" prevented charging for multiple vehicle types, including Rivian, Polestar 2, Audi e-tron, and Hyundai Ioniq 5/6. The hosts express significant disappointment with Electrify America's lack of transparency and response, noting the network's silence and the potential for stranded drivers due to inaccurate status reporting. They contrast this with Tesla's proactive approach to Supercharger maintenance. The core issue appears to be a potential engineering fault with the BTC hardware in cold weather, exacerbated by a perceived lack of thorough testing by EA, who co-engineered the units. The verdict is clear: the current CCS network is unreliable for road trips, and drivers cannot trust it for hassle-free travel.