Today, there are more great non-Tesla EVs hitting the market than ever before, however, no matter how great they are on paper and on the road, 90% of them still share this issue, their reliance on the Combined Charging System (CCS) network and as a result, their reliability when road-tripping.
0:00 – The Situation
1:17 – Apple (Tesla) vs Android (CCS)
1:58 – Locating Chargers
2:22 – Charging Etiquette
3:09 – Plug&Charge OR Member Rates
4:15 – Reliability
4:38 – Meeting with Electrify America
8:24 - Conclusion
Simply put, Tesla Superchargers are easier to find with more locations and more stalls at each location than CCS chargers; they are also easier to use with more nimble connectors and simplified billing, and finally, they are more reliable.
It seems like several automotive manufacturers are aware of these issues with companies like Rivian investing in their own “Adventure Network”, Ford launching their “Charge Angels” program, and Lucid working around the problem entirely by offering over 500 miles of range.
Fast-charging should be simple and reliable with current charging availability and capacity integrated into vehicle navigation systems. Everyone should be able to activate Plug&Charge at the lowest rates available. Chargers should be reliable with redundancy built into every system.
In this video, we break down all the specific ways that Tesla Supercharging is currently the premier method of fast-charging in the hopes that this feedback can make the charging experience better for everyone!
Did we miss anything in our video? Let us know in the comments below and we’ll answer as many questions as we can.
**Corrections**
1. In addition to the Mustang Mach-E, Porsche Taycan, & Lucid Air, the Mercedes Benz EQS also offers Plug & Charge.
2. You can technically charge a Tesla on CCS but current adaptors cap your charge rate at 50kW
3.For $50/year, Mach-E owners can join the Blue Oval Network and get 25% off their EA charge sessions while keeping Plug&Charge. It’s a step in the right direction but still not streamlined as it should be, especially for customers with multiple EVs.
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