The 150 charger pulling 185 ... I wonder if it's internally a 200, or a 350 that fails to operate consistently so it got downrated (the same way CPU are binned based on how fast they can operate in a stable way)
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1500 miles with Electrify America
Drove from SW FL to northern MI. 23 GT line RWD. Stopped at a dozen EA stations. Observations:
1. Plenty of stations. I stopped at more than necessary stations b/c I was worried the next one would be inoperable.
2. Doubt I would have made it w/o EA as filtering on level 3 fast chargers on PlugShare shows relatively few, and they are just singles often away from hiway.
3. Every station had at least one charger inoperable.
4. Inoperable chargers would sometimes show unavailable but others would show ready and then fail to charge. Most irritating was location showing 3 of 4 available but on arrival all 3 showed "ready" but failed to charge. The one charger listed as in use was actually available and worked.
5. The placement at some locations is crummy. For example, at a Walmart EA stations were set within normal busy parking spaces, so it was hard to jockey in and out, especially if you have to back in.
6. Locations with chargers facing each other have very narrow parking spaces, so be careful. And watch out for those poles placed so that you can hit them (see pic).
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7. Fastest charging was at the Volkswagen plant in TN at 235kw. Slowest 30kw.
8. There is really no difference between the 350 and 150 chargers. Often had 150 chargers pumping out 185kw and 350 chargers not exceeding 120kw.
9. I typically finished charging before other folks, tho of course lots of variables at play. But seemed that EV6 charged faster than others. Lyriq owner complained how slowly it charged.
10. In MI saw a couple yet to be unveiled Maserati EVs in testing mode.
11. Don't plan on having bathrooms nearby.
12. My first time with the HDA. What a super system!
1. Plenty of stations. I stopped at more than necessary stations b/c I was worried the next one would be inoperable.
2. Doubt I would have made it w/o EA as filtering on level 3 fast chargers on PlugShare shows relatively few, and they are just singles often away from hiway.
3. Every station had at least one charger inoperable.
4. Inoperable chargers would sometimes show unavailable but others would show ready and then fail to charge. Most irritating was location showing 3 of 4 available but on arrival all 3 showed "ready" but failed to charge. The one charger listed as in use was actually available and worked.
5. The placement at some locations is crummy. For example, at a Walmart EA stations were set within normal busy parking spaces, so it was hard to jockey in and out, especially if you have to back in.
6. Locations with chargers facing each other have very narrow parking spaces, so be careful. And watch out for those poles placed so that you can hit them (see pic).
7. Fastest charging was at the Volkswagen plant in TN at 235kw. Slowest 30kw.
8. There is really no difference between the 350 and 150 chargers. Often had 150 chargers pumping out 185kw and 350 chargers not exceeding 120kw.
9. I typically finished charging before other folks, tho of course lots of variables at play. But seemed that EV6 charged faster than others. Lyriq owner complained how slowly it charged.
10. In MI saw a couple yet to be unveiled Maserati EVs in testing mode.
11. Don't plan on having bathrooms nearby.
12. My first time with the HDA. What a super system!
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