From Plug and Play EV.
This video takes a quick look at an intriguing case study in DC fast charging station activation: established public charging provider Electrify America vs. Circle K, an internationally-recognized brand but relatively new to the DCFC scene in North America.
With both networks racing to light up a critical new public fast charging station serving the I-35 corridor in Minnesota, who won the race to activate?
Trave up to Pine City, MN with us to find out! (full road trip video coming soon!)
Chapters:
0:00 – Start
0:21 – Two sites, one city
1:14 – Why this location matters
1:57 – Existing 50kW infrastructure
3:04 – The new contenders
6:38 – Comparing the two activations
7:33 – What separates the two sites?
10:48 – Pricing is a tie
11:45 – The real winner? EV travelers — except CHAdeMO, sorry 🙁
12:55 – Summary
Related Links:
EA Site Plugshare – https://www.plugshare.com/location/470218
Circle K Site Plugshare – https://www.plugshare.com/location/544348
Our first Circle K charge in New Hampshire – https://youtu.be/6gcHaoocnNs
Testing new Electrify America 350kW hardware in Chicopee, MA – https://youtu.be/9wX1o1tj4OY?si=uIM5xcAwx4wl8Nk2
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