Fast Charging On Road Trips

[AZBill]

I charged at a GM branded charger, I think it was a ABB charger, worked great.

GM Energy is using Delta chargers, that includes Pilot/Flying J. Those things work great, they are the only chargers I have used that provide 350kw to my Hummer. EA once gave me 325kw, but usually only 295kw.

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[Space_Pony]

GM Energy is using Delta chargers, that includes Pilot/Flying J. Those things work great, they are the only chargers I have used that provide 350kw to my Hummer. EA once gave me 325kw, but usually only 295kw.

I avoid Pilot/Flying J because they have the highest prices from what I've seen.

 

[RickMachE]

EA chargers and Ford Dealership fast chargers have been the only reliable fast charging I can find in SE WI, and beyond. I bet Tesla chargers are wonderful, but the version required is never near where I am going. So I have yet to even test my Ford supplied adapter.

Possible saving grace is Kwik Trip and a few other large gas stations are installing a solid number of fast chargers at many convenient locations.

That said, the EV definition of "FAST" is still far too long and variable to take a real road trip with anyone but myself, and even when by myself. I find waiting for 80% terribly annoying, and calculations are generally not for 20-80% SOC but more so 10-100%. Running 20-80% requires more stops than planned.

As a daily driver, this EV is OK, but I could not tolerate it if I did not have ICE options in the garage.

Tesla locations in Milwaukee area that you can charge at.

All fast charging, including Tesla:

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