TESLA VS ELECTRIFY AMERICA VS EVGO - PLUG & CHARGE TEST! WHO'S FASTEST?

EV Channels Review

This video conducts a real-world test comparing the Plug & Charge functionality across three major EV charging networks: Tesla Superchargers, Electrify America, and EVgo (using its AutoCharge+ feature). The primary metric is the time taken from plugging in to the charging session initiating. EVgo's AutoCharge+ was the quickest at 33 seconds, followed by Tesla's Plug & Charge at approximately 25-28 seconds (including adapter use), and Electrify America at 55-56 seconds. While the times varied, the reviewer notes that for longer charging sessions, the difference is not significant. The video highlights the convenience of Plug & Charge over app-based or card-tapping methods, emphasizing it as the future of DC fast charging. However, it also touches upon potential issues with Electrify America's reliability and charging speeds, and the need for adapters for non-Tesla EVs to use Tesla's network via Plug & Charge. The reviewer concludes that while Tesla and EVgo offered faster initiation, all three networks provided a generally seamless experience, with Plug & Charge being a significant improvement for user convenience.