Volvo has officially launched Plug & Charge for EX90 and EX60 drivers in the US. The feature automatically authenticates and pays at over 35,000 fast chargers, including Tesla Superchargers, eliminating the need for apps or cards. #Volvo #ElectricVehicles #EVCharging #TechNews
https://blazetrends.com/volvo-ex90-gets-plug-charge-at-35000-fast-chargers-nationwide/?fsp_sid=36441
Volvo EX90 Gets ‘Plug & Charge’ at 35,000 Fast Chargers Nationwide

Volvo officially launched its Plug & Charge functionality for EX90 and EX60 drivers in the US, allowing them to authenticate and pay at 35,000 fast chargers without using an app.

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Everyone loves a big number on a charger until their own car politely refuses to use it. A 400 kW charger may look impressive but most cars treat it like an optional suggestion. ⚡🚗🇱🇺

Read my post here: https://discovermyeurope.eu/electric-charging-speeds-and-the-reality-behind-the-numbers/

#electriccars #evcharging #Luxembourg

An interesting initiative by a former colleague of mine: form a collective with purchasing power to negotiate better terms with charge point operators.

https://kilowattcollective.eu/ref/jérôme-6s2xif (referral codes only for gamification to have a little fun)

#EVCharging #electricity #PowerToThePeople

Kilowatt Collective — Watt to the People.

1,5 Millionen Menschen laden öffentlich in Deutschland. Niemand verhandelt den Preis. Das Kilowatt Collective bündelt die Nachfrage und verhandelt bessere Konditionen — für alle Mitglieder.

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So, I decided to swing by the Rivian Adventure Network at Clackamas Town Center yesterday. When I got there, the charger at the very front was open (a Toyota Busy Forks just pulled out) and pulled into the spot.

Between how the chargers are positioned (towards the driver side when pulling nose in), how the cables came out of the charger (fixed to the top left corner), and that they put a post with "Vehicle Charging Only" at the end of the parking spot, I had a strong gut feeling that the cable would not reach the NACS charging port on the front passenger side of my Trailseeker. I even pulled up to within 2 inches of the post, no dice.

There was a pull-through spot open for those with a trailer, but I didn't want to take up that spot in case someone else needed it.

I don't know if the chargers with the NACS connector would have reached either.

I'll have to swing by the Rivian Adventure Network chargers down at Bridgeport Village to see if those are any better.

#EVCharging #Rivian

Brand new Applegreen chargers near Peterborough on the A1 each with a sign apologising for the temporarily reduced speed.

Currently pulling 125kW. Lol. I was expecting 50. Any faster and I wouldn't have time for coffee and toilet break.

#evcharging