YOU ALL NEED TO UNPLUG YOUR CARS WHEN YOU'RE DONE CHARGING

EV Channels Review

This video investigates Electrify America's (EA) alleged lack of idle fees, a critical issue for EV charging etiquette. The reviewer, driving a Mercedes-AMG EQS, intentionally leaves their car plugged in long after charging completion to test EA's policy. The experiment reveals that, contrary to expectations and practices of other networks like Tesla, EA currently does not appear to charge idle fees, even after a grace period. The reviewer highlights the growing problem of fully charged EVs occupying charging spots, particularly noting the trend among some Volkswagen ID.4 owners who may be unaware of charging etiquette or are exploiting free charging programs. While acknowledging automaker partnerships for charging can be beneficial, the video argues for stricter enforcement of idle fees to ensure charger availability for all EV drivers. The reviewer suggests implementing significant idle fees, potentially tiered based on station load, and even proposes that revenue from these fees should benefit drivers waiting in line.