Episode 1506 • • 37:28 - 39:25
1506: Dr. Whoopi
Electric Vehicle Charging Failures, Electrify America, and Amazon Rivian Vans
An anonymous electrical engineer reported widespread reliability issues with public EV charging stations, specifically those operated by Electrify America. The report noted that while chargers are marketed at 350 kilowatts, most vehicles only pull 50 to 65 kilowatts, leading to longer charge times than consumers expect. Additionally, Amazon's Rivian delivery vans at Boston sites are reportedly limited by a 140-mile range and slow overnight charging.