ELECTRIFY AMERICA'S NEW 20 STALL CHARGING STATION IN SAN DIEGO

EV Channels Review

This video reviews the new 20-stall Electrify America charging station in San Diego, comparing it to the San Francisco flagship. The hosts highlight the station's ample 20 stalls, all capable of 350kW charging, which is a significant community benefit. However, they criticize the station's layout, noting tight spacing between chargers that can make opening doors difficult, especially for passengers or those with mobility devices. The placement of chargers on the side is also deemed awkward for vehicles with charge ports on the same side. Unlike the San Francisco flagship, this station lacks amenities like dedicated lounges and bathrooms, relying on the adjacent mall, which may have limited hours. While the station is 24-hour and has two ADA-compliant spots, the hosts point out missing trash receptacles and window wiping supplies. They rate the station a 6 or 7 out of 10, primarily for its 20-stall capacity, but conclude it doesn't live up to the 'flagship' title due to the lack of amenities and less-than-ideal layout, especially when compared to other charging locations like Row Charging or the San Francisco EA station.