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Tesla's supercharger network still seems to me a lot more reliable and easy-to-use than Electrify America (which Ford uses), but EA is building out fast. I'm al
by dreamcompiler 4y ago
Tesla's supercharger network still seems to me a lot more reliable and easy-to-use than Electrify America (which Ford uses), but EA is building out fast. I'm also a bigger fan of Tesla's cylindrical batteries than Ford's pouch batteries, but time may prove me wrong.
- xeromal 4y agoYeah, the supercharger network is years ahead. I wish EA would do something similar to the tesla chargers where it would automatically bill your account. I love not having to use a CC or scan a fob.
- ulfw 4y agoThere is plug-in charging that uses your car's VIN. No need to credit card/fob/anything. https://www.engadget.com/electrify-america-ev-charging-payments-191652222.html https://www.engadget.com/electrify-america-ev-charging-payme...
- xeromal 4y agoPerfect. This is one step closer to making EVs even more convenient than gas. Forget your wallet? You can still get a quick charge if necessary.
- tapoxi 4y agoEA is just one of the CCS networks in the country, there's also EVgo, Chargepoint, probably others.
- dreamcompiler 4y agoPoint taken. Tesla is soon going to have to make its US network CCS compatible too; their European cars already use CCS connectors because the law there requires it. It's kind of an unoptimal result because CCS is a big ugly connector while the Tesla connector is small and sleek: Tesla uses the same pins for both AC and DC, while CCS requires separate pins. Oh well. VHS beats Betamax again.