CHEAPEST TESLA EVER COMING 2025, IONNA TO BRING DC CHARGING TO SHEETZ

EV Channels Review

This episode of Batteries Included focuses on the future of EV charging and infrastructure. A significant portion is dedicated to United Chargers' new strategy of allowing third-party software to run natively on their Grizzly Ultimate and Mini Connect chargers. This move aims to give consumers more freedom and flexibility, particularly for utility demand response programs, and effectively creates an 'app store' for EV chargers. The hosts praise this initiative for decoupling hardware and software, enhancing interoperability, and boosting consumer confidence, especially in light of past issues like the Juice Box server failures. The discussion also covers the ambitious plans of Ionna, a joint venture of eight automakers, to deploy 30,000 charging bays by 2030, aiming to significantly expand DC fast charging infrastructure. While acknowledging potential challenges with multiple stakeholders, the hosts express more confidence in Ionna's ability to deliver compared to previous network build-out promises, citing their substantial funding and the evolving landscape of utility cooperation and equipment availability. The partnership between Ionna and Sheetz for installing chargers at convenience stores is also highlighted.