I was finally able to get the CCS adapter for Tesla and test it out. It’s an amazing option to add flexibility in charging, but it has highlighted the weaknesses of the CCs networks. Check out my video and please subscribe! #CCS #Tesla #NACS #Supercharging #EVs #EVCharging
Tesla drivers can save TIME, MONEY, and avoid waits at SuperChargers with this CCS adapter!
https://youtu.be/QmAytj4RhH4

It's great that #ChargePoint is trying to increase site reliability, but in my experience they are nowhere near the biggest problem compared to #ElectrifyAmerica and #EvGO (to a lesser degree). That seems to align with the regular reports from #RateYourCharge as well. I find ChargePoint units are usually up and producing full power, though they tend to be lower powered than other #DCFC chargers.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/8/23824069/chargepoint-electric-car-charger-reliability-network-operations-center

#EVs #EVCharging

#EU passes law to blanket highways with fast #EVcharging by end of 2025
The #EV chargers must be placed every 60km (37mi) and allow ad-hoc payment by card or contactless device without subscriptions. The regulation mandates that charging stations along the TEN-T “core” #road network — the most important roads linking major cities and nodes — should be capable of at least 400kW of total output by December 31st, 2025. https://www.theverge.com/23806690/eu-ev-fast-charger-60km-law-regulation-requirements #FitFor55

Largest non-Tesla charging company, ChargePoint, adding and retrofitting the Tesla NACS adapter. Game over? https://www.chargepoint.com/about/news/chargepoint-will-soon-offer-nacs-connector-options-its-charging-solutions #EVCharging

#LampPost #EVCharging is Just Another Cool Thing We Don't Get Yet
For anyone that owns a #car but not a #driveway, lamp post chargers are a great way to keep your #EV topped up https://jalopnik.com/lamp-post-ev-chargers-are-just-another-cool-thing-we-do-1850467146

So, the company I work for are looking for more people to join our #EVCharging customer support team.

It’s a fully remote #WFH role, though UK only.

Anyone looking for something?

Another story on the EV beat. For months (with four different electric cars), I've been using DC fast chargers around Boston and tracking prices and other stats. There are oh so many variables that effect EV driving range and charging prices, but I gave it a go at summarizing the "crazy, mixed-up world of electric-vehicle charger pricing." #evcharging #EV https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/03/26/business/inside-crazy-mixed-up-world-electric-vehicle-charger-pricing/

This is good news...
Council installs 100 rural EV charging points, with more on the way - Suffolk County Council

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/council-news/council-installs-100-rural-ev-charging-points-with-more-on-the-way

#ev #suffolk #EVCharging

Do it to it, #Subway! I'm ready for a meatball marinara and a zipity zap.

"Subway is working with EV tech startups GenZ EV Solution and RED E Charging to open these parks. Additionally, the company said that Subway is opening smaller fast-charging EV stations at new or newly remodeled restaurants across the US this year."

https://www.businessinsider.com/subway-to-build-ev-charging-playgrounds-oasis-for-diners-2023-2

#EV #EVCharging #ElectricVehicles

Carwow - I drove the longest range electric cars until they DIED!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtP4FQckU40

#FordMachE #BMWiX #TeslaModel3 #MercedesEQS #Scotland #RangeAnxiety #ElectricVehicles #ElectricCharging #EVCharging #ElectricCar #ElectricCars #Electric #EV #AlternativeEnergy #AutomotiveEngineering

This bit of the article leaves me at least a little hopeful that Wisconsin will get a few chargers? There are a bunch right now in Madison and Milwaukee but not many outside of that.

"Mary Jo Wheeler of Wheelers Chevrolet GMC in Marshfieid, Wisconsin, said she worked with the city's engineering department to locate appropriate places for the chargers"

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/07/business/gm-chargers/index.html

#EV #EVCharging #Wisconsin

I know that the Aptera (https://aptera.us/) folks are fans of charging with the tesla plug. I kind of hope that you end up being able to use #tesla superchargers with the #aptera so that you don't need to deal with stuff like this:

https://lifehacker.com/tesla-is-recalling-40-000-cars-in-its-17th-recall-of-th-1849758373

#ElectricCars #EV #EVCharging