ELECTRIFY AMERICA'S FIRST ALPITRONIC & NACS STATION OPENS IN FLORIDA! MY FIRST CHARGE

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This video provides a first look at Electrify America's new Alpitronic HYC400 charging stations, featuring both NACS and CCS connectors. The reviewer highlights the impressive 400 kW capability and the user-friendly design, including extending arms for easier cable management. While the initial charging session with a Rivian R1S (Large Plus pack) showed promising speeds around 130-150 kW despite a high state of charge, a system-wide outage briefly affected other users. The reviewer managed to reconnect and continue charging, demonstrating resilience. The video also tests the native NACS cable, noting its robust build compared to Tesla's. Overall, the new stations are presented as a significant step towards a more reliable charging experience for Electrify America, with the pilot location in Florida serving as a crucial testbed for future deployments.