New Year's Eve Charging Nightmare

[Logal727]

Hmmm. I use the FordPass app regularly but don't see any reference in it to Android/Google or any other 3rd parties.

there's literally ratings and reviews from plugshare for each charger, also photos from plugshare... what else does plugshare provide?

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[Fremont Kid]

there's literally ratings and reviews from plugshare for each charger, also photos from plugshare... what else does plugshare provide?

PlugShare provides mapping across the entire U.S. I've not seen a trip planning feature, but it is great for verifying chargers along routes. I chuckle sometimes because some "chargers" are nothing more than a 120v plug at a campground, but that just verifies the information detail.

 

[Logal727]

PlugShare provides mapping across the entire U.S. I've not seen a trip planning feature, but it is great for verifying chargers along routes. I chuckle sometimes because some "chargers" are nothing more than a 120v plug at a campground, but that just verifies the information detail.

Yeah, it's the same data in FordPass, except for being able to filter to just house plugs. My point is that plugshare would not have helped in this situation because it has the same data for OPs chargers, unless I missed something in this huge thread. Everyone should have multiple apps of course, but it seems a lot of this stuff is in FordPass already.

 

[generaltso]

It says drive less than 50 MPH on a patched tire....

That's basically the same thing.

 

[Logal727]

That's basically the same thing.

I mean, you could always trying putting it into the charge port

 

[generaltso]

I mean, you could always trying putting it into the charge port

Well, if the reason you can't drive any farther is that you have a flat tire, I guess that little box could technically get you 50 more miles down the road.

 

[mccdeuce]

So with the discussion of FordPass having reviews and other features I had never played with I decided to take a look. Conclusion: still not ready for me to trust.
FordPass shows EA in network where there is a broken EVGo bank. And a not in network “other” where the EA is.

AppleMaps even has the chargers in the right location.

 

[Billyk24]

Try making a journey where dcfc are few and far in between. Like in the UP of Michigan where only three functioning dcfc exist. One runs at all 30kW. Another has the power turned off from midnight to 7am.

 

[gordonf238]

To the OP, I can only tell you that I've never relied on Ford's built-in find-a-charger feature. Too many of them have incorrect map markers, or other issues. I use a dedicated Electrify America, EVGo, and Chargepoint apps to "scout" the charger locations before my trip. I furthermore try to view them on Google Street view to ensure that they are - in fact - there. I read the reviews, and see if any of them are offline.

I simply would not rely on a single charge station along one's route.

Remember, we're not driving Teslas here. We're driving EVs with a charger network built, and maintained by a wide array of third party companies and subcontractors, most of whom honestly DO NOT CARE.

 

[Swanlee]

It says drive less than 50 MPH on a patched tire....

Ha ha woops, sorry

 

[Ghost Ryder]

Threads like this just illustrate why Tesla will continue to lead for at least another 5-10 years.

the US is not ready for EVs yet. Our infrastructure is no where close.

 

[Mini166]

As to the problem, it's pretty clear someone keyed in multiple locations with the wrong zip code.
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That is very scary. They need some serious quality control STAT.

 

[JSeis]

Down 7 miles of range? That’d be like driving an ICE (say my old ‘62 bug) down to a pint. Basically running on fumes. And like gas gauges were accurate to say 5 points? F, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, E. Of course digital absolutism implies you know exactly what you have. Reality screws with you. For some “running out of gas” stories were hilarious coming of age and for others it just a damned inconvenience based on poor planning or lack of $$$.

 

[TGIF]

I’ve given up on Ford‘s Navigation. Too much incorrect information (non-existent charging locations listed). I plan before a long trip with ABRP to identify probable stops then check on PlugShare for reliability. Then I plug my next stop into Google Maps and run that through CarPlay when I’m actually driving.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

I love this forum cause there's always a point where a thread goes from helpful to... "wait, what?"

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be.

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