EV FAST CHARGING COMPETITION HOTS UP: TESTING NEW VENDORS IN PENNSYLVANIA AND NY

EV Channels Review

This video provides a comprehensive review of emerging DC fast charging vendors across Pennsylvania and New York, highlighting the growing competition in the EV charging landscape. The reviewer tests several new and expanding providers, including iONNA, Love's, Francis Energy, Tesla Superchargers (with Magic Dock), and Rivian's Adventure Network. Key aspects evaluated are charger placement, pricing, and power delivery. While new sites like Love's and Francis Energy, often NEVI-funded, offer competitive pricing (around 30 cents/kWh) and good amenities, others like Rivian's Adventure Network, despite offering quick charging and convenient locations, are criticized for high costs (around 64 cents/kWh). The iONNA station showed promise with good initial power and reasonable pricing (35 cents/kWh) but experienced an unexpected power drop mid-charge. The Tesla Supercharger with Magic Dock was noted for its accessibility to non-Teslas but was capped at a lower kW output. Overall, the reviewer is positive about the increased options and the rollout of NEVI sites, suggesting that EV road trips are becoming more feasible and less stressful, though cost remains a significant factor to consider.