Electrify America (EA) Announces EV Charging Network Backed by 100% Renewable Energy

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  1. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    Electrify America DCFC in Jamestown, ND

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    Pricing detail.​

    It does not look that busy as their has been 6 of 6 available all morning and two, $0.37/KWh is a bit steep on Pass while Pass+ offers users a discount to $0.28/KWh. Pass+ adds a $7 monthly charge for those that charge more frequently.

    Wayne
     
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  2. BillLin

    BillLin PV solar, geothermal HVAC, hybrids and electrics

    Hi Wayne,

    A while ago, I figured out some cost points at different per minute rates and charge rate. It was interesting to see how per minute rates compared to per kWh, and when the charge curve drops below the cost effective level.

    Hope this is useful to someone. The current per kWh rates I'll likely see are in the neighborhood of $0.40/kWh!
     

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  3. litesong

    litesong litesong

    Man, I’m sure glad I’m retired. As I’ve said over & over, I’m patient, have no schedule to keep & will delightedly charge on L2 charging, that often is FREE. Yeah, yeah, I know. I’ll be only able to charge at a savings of $1 (maximum?) per hour. To most people those savings are just not desirable for go-go travelers. However, a number of L2 charging sites are fairly near areas I WANT to be, for walking & exploring.
    AND of course, to people used to ICE & fossil-fuel costs, $1 per hour couldn’t pay for fuel for the paltry petrol cost-distances envisioned. However, EVs can travel 100 to 130 miles on $3 worth of electricity. Yes, I’ll be happy.
     
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  4. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Electrify America Debuts First Upscale Indoor DCFC Station in San Francisco

    [​IMG] Could this be the future of DCFCing?

    Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Feb. 7, 2024

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    Located two blocks from the Bay Bridge, the indoor charging station provides easy access for EV drivers visiting the South Market (SoMa) neighborhood. It features 20 350 kW hyper-fast chargers. While waiting for their vehicles to charge, customers can make use of the dedicated temperature-controlled lounge areas with food and beverage vending options, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and restrooms.

    With a focus on the customer experience, the all-new indoor charging station offers EV drivers 24/7 access, round-the-clock monitoring and security, and a lounge area providing customers with comfort and convenience amenities, in addition to 20 of Electrify America’s next-generation chargers.

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    In 2022, Electrify America introduced "The Charging Station of the Future, Today" concept to create comfortable spaces to enhance the EV driver experience.

    Electrify America already has outdoor flagship charging stations in Baker and Santa Clara, California, that have ten or more chargers. The station on Harrison Street is the first station in the Electrify America network to reflect its strategy to build larger stations to meet the growing demand of EV drivers. Electrify America will continue this transition with new flagship charging facilities planned in metro areas nationwide.

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    Harrison Street Electrify America Station Facts
    • First-of-its-kind indoor charging station
    • 20 Hyper-fast (350 kW) chargers
    • Two temperature-controlled lounge areas with food and beverage vending options
    • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
    • Open 24/7 with round-the-clock monitoring and security
    • Two restrooms with baby changing stations
     
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  5. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    While I waited for over 18-months from the initial announcement that the first station in ND would open - Jamestown, ND, the second opened up just a few weeks after with little fanfare and even less notice.

    Electrify America DCFC in Grand Forks, ND

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    Just $0.37/kWh on the basic plan and $0.28/kWh on the Pass Plus too. ;)

    From what I am reading online, they are quickly upgrading their underperforming cabinets with new power modules and it is moving the reliability and consistency needle more than just a little. I cannot wait to check them out in person!

    Wayne
     
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  6. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    Moving forward, in May of 2023, the Electrify America network celebrated its fifth anniversary of its first installed and working high speed DCFC charging station. In those five years, the company has grown logarithmically paralleling the industry as thousands of BEV owners come to rely on the company’s hyper-fast charging experiences.

    At the start of 2024, their North America network had over 900 stations and 4,000 total chargers in the United States and Canada and experienced year-over-year increases expressed by the doubling of the number of charging sessions each of the last three years.

    They expect 2024 to be one of their best years as with continued expansion and updates to their network including the very latest charger hardware, open larger charging stations to meet the demand for public DC fast charging and expand Plug&Charge payment technology. The following infographic highlights their progress.

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    Let us hope the reliability and charging performance continues to improve as the upgraded HW is installed.

    Wayne
     
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  7. Trollbait

    Trollbait Well-Known Member

    The enclosed charging just feels like a waste of building materials. Space for twenty cars isn't a small structure. Covered spaces for shade and PV mounting can give most of the benefits. A lounge space can add revenue potential, but can be stand alone. Fully enclosed could be of benefit in places with harsh winters to protect the chargers.
     
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  8. litesong

    litesong litesong

    Space for 20+ foot long, 7 foot high, & wide vehicles would take a large structure. Space for 20 of my old 12 foot long, narrow & not tall Ford Festivas, not so much. Even the room needed for sub-14foot long Chevy Bolts, not too bad. People who buy big vehicles, seldom think about the problems big vehicles cause.
     
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  9. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Electrify America’s Commercial 350 kW DCFC Infrastructure Expands By One

    [​IMG] Milestone HD DCFC Charging Infrastructure Project including Microgrid with energy storage and solar enhances commercial charging resiliency and sustainability.

    Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Feb. 27, 2024

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    Electrify America and NFI just announced the grand opening of NFI’s state-of-the-art DCFC facility in Ontario, CA. Supporting NFI’s fleet of 50 heavy-duty all-electric trucks, the project advances the electrification of drayage operations between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The new charging facility will feature roughly 7 megawatts of charging capacity shared across 38 chargers, with 350 kW rate DCFCers for trucks so equipped.

    NFI collaborated with Electrify America and Southern California Edison to energize its electric charging depot at its warehouse facility in Ontario, California, completing a crucial milestone in the electrification of NFI's dedicated port drayage services. NFI's newly inaugurated electric truck maintenance shop at the site is also operational.

    NFI’s battery-electric fleet is used to run routes from Ontario to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, performing drayage operations and delivering products to warehouses in Southern California – for customers spanning from manufacturing to retail. Its fleet of Freightliner eCascadia and Volvo VNR Electric trucks typically runs two port pickups per day, per truck, for an average of 220 miles driven between being recharged.

    When fully completed later this year, the depot will be coupled with nearly four megawatts (nearly eight megawatt-hours) of onsite battery energy storage and approximately 1 megawatt of solar power, helping to promote vehicle-grid integration and reduce stress on the grid by shifting energy usage to off-peak times. The charging depot will also feature microgrid functionality – allowing for charging resiliency for fleet operations even when utility power is otherwise unavailable. The capability of the cumulative charging, energy storage, and solar power capacity at the charging depot exceeds the reported peak load of the Empire State Building at roughly 10 megawatts.

    Electrify America and NFI’s new initiative will continue efforts to address the negative impact of emissions.

    In addition to NFI and Electrify America’s investments, the project is funded by the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) between the California Air Resources Board, California Energy Commission, Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, Port of Long Beach, Southern California Edison, and South Coast Air Quality Management District.
     
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  10. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

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  11. litesong

    litesong litesong

    Its good to see that VW is finally doing more than the bare minimum at VW EV chargers, that US EPA said VW had to do to keep thousands of VW employees out of jail.

    At least, VW SAYS they are, whether VW does or doesn't.
     
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  12. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    Along with a number of new and better performing - charging rate and reliability, Gen 4 chargers now installed across the country, here are a few new additions to the ongoing Electrify America story.

    First off, the Gen 4 chargers...


    In late September, Electrify America (EA) and Porsche will be adding the all-new, 2025 Macan Electric to the one year of complimentary 30-minute sessions with Plug&Charge plan nationwide.

    The all-new Macan Electric is the latest addition to the Porsche vehicle lineup. Its 800V architecture supports a 270-kilowatt (kW) potential charging rates under ideal conditions, making it one of the fastest charging rates in the industry.

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    To activate the charging benefit, owners can enroll during the Porsche Charging Service process. In addition, drivers can use the app or in-vehicle navigation to locate nearby charging stations, verify charger availability, and navigate to the charging stations.

    Electrify America is the largest open DC fast charging network with over 970 stations and 4,350 chargers in North America. Additionally, it is the first open DC fast-charging network to offer Plug&Charge technology to capable vehicles.

    Wayne
     
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  13. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    Following up, Nissan's Ariya will be added to the Electrify America's Plug&Charge list with that enhanced an easy to use functionality this November.

    2024 Nissan Ariya

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    Charging at an Electrify America DCFC in Baker, CA​

    Owning and charging a Nissan Ariya EV will become simpler and more seamless with the launch of the NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network. The new network allows Nissan Ariya and future Nissan EV drivers to use their MyNISSAN app to find charging stations, see real-time charger availability and pay for charging – all in one streamlined experience.

    This enhancement to the MyNISSAN app simplifies EV ownership by consolidating vehicle management and public charging into one app. Users store a default payment method in the MyNISSAN app, then once at a compatible charging station, simply tap an on-screen button to start a charging session within the NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network. This new feature will be available to MyNISSAN app users by November 2024.

    This functionality is not currently available to Nissan LEAF owners as they will have to charge via an app the old fashion way.

    Additionally, starting later this year Nissan will make available to Ariya drivers a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter. This adapter will allow Ariya drivers to conveniently charge at compatible Tesla Supercharger locations – dramatically increasing the number of public charging locations available to Ariya. In 2025, Nissan will begin offering EVs for the U.S. and Canadian markets with a NACS port.

    Wayne
     
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  14. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    This week, Volkswagen and Electrify America added a perk for future new 2025 VW ID Buzz owners...

    2025 VW ID Buzz

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    DCFC'ing on a new Gen 4 EA.​

    VW announced its enhanced charging plan for the all-new, all-electric 2025 ID. Buzz, in collaboration with Electrify America (EA). This initiative provides ID. Buzz owners with a seamless and cost-effective charging experience for three years, ensuring that drivers can fully embrace electric mobility with ease and convenience across the largest open DC fast-charging electric vehicle network in the U.S.

    The 2025 ID. Buzz charging plan includes three years of Electrify America’s Pass+ membership ($252 value) and a preferential kWh rate providing ~ 25 percent savings compared to standard pay-as-you-go options on the EA network, plus 500 kWh of complimentary charging. The ID. Buzz also features Plug&Charge functionality, streamlining the charging process at Electrify America stations. By activating Plug&Charge in the Electrify America mobile app, ID. Buzz drivers simply plug in their vehicle and the charging session will automatically initiate, eliminating the need for them to reach for their wallet, smartphone, or bank card.

    Wayne
     
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  15. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Electrify America Opens Expanded Technology Campus

    Electrify America (EA) announced the opening of Electrify America Technology Campus, located near the company’s headquarters in Northern Virginia. The new larger location spans more than 32,000 sq ft, featuring 22 Hyper-Fast chargers and a new Technology Development Lab. The expanded facility allows for advanced validation and stress-testing to ensure equipment and its components operate reliably in diverse real-world conditions.

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    Electrify America Technology Campus includes two labs: the new Center of Excellence, which opened in its original location in 2018, and the new Technology Development Lab, allowing Electrify America to further scale testing capabilities and analysis to help deliver a seamless charging experience across North America. Part of Electrify America’s ecosystem that underpins customer experience, the labs complement its 24/7 Network Operations Center, 24/7 Customer Contact Center, Field Service Engineers, and Preventative maintenance.

    Electrify America Technology Campus labs:

    Center of Excellence Lab (Opened originally in 2018)
    • Hardware testing – current generations of chargers in field, battery energy storage systems (BESS), evaluation of new charging technology
    • Interoperability testing with automakers - more than 35,000 hours of testing1 with 25+ automakers and 40+ vehicle models - prototype and pre-production electric vehicles
    • Software and Firmware - testing to Electrify America performance requirements and industry charging standards
    Technology Development Lab
    • Enhanced validation testing and product qualification testing
    • Stress testing, maximum power delivery, and environmental testing
    • Product component benchtop testing in order to build learnings for the future
    Electrify America’s network has experienced exponential growth in customer charging sessions, with over 10 million sessions recorded in 2023, compared to 5 million in 2022 and 1.4 million in 2021. The new facility is critical to enhancing the EV charging experience, serving as a hub for future and ongoing automaker collaborations and new quality and conformance testing.

    Since opening the original Center of Excellence in 2018, more than 35,000 hours of testing has helped Electrify America expedite the deployment of technologies like Hyper-Fast 350 kilowatt (kW) charging since 2018, Plug&Charge capabilities since 2020, and the introduction of liquid-cooled cables to deliver the highest charging speeds.
     
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  16. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    On the way back from GA, I had the opportunity to stop at what was one of Electrify America's flagship charging station locations in Baker, CA. The new San Francisco location is their new Hero spot today.

    In any case, I found out that it had been upgraded with the latest EA V4 350 KW charging stations from IIRC, legacy ABB 350s. My previous 2 visits in a Porsche Taycan and Kia EV6 allowed just over 150 KW initiations and not much higher with initial SOCs from 5 to 15%. This was unacceptable when the Taycan is capable of just under 275 KW and the EV6, just under 240 KW charge rates, both holding onto > 200 KW through 50% too.

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    A Toyota Prius Prime with a J-1772, L2, 3.1 KW charging capability parked in a 350 KW CCS spot? Yeah, just for a minute to take the pic. ;)

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    At $0.64/kWh, it is not cheap. Fortunately a Pass + Membership will drop that rate to $0.48/kWh. Not great but better than $0.64 per.​

    While I was there, there were no 800V architecture EVs charging on any of 350 KW stations when I arrived. After about 15-minutes, a Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, Ed, showed up. I asked if he would not mind if I took a photo of the initiation KW rate. He agreed and told me the highest he had ever seen was just under 200 KW on his Ioniq. Low and behold, we were both surprised at the charge rate initiated given the high SOC he had arrived with. The highest rate I have ever seen on one is 237 KW and that was when starting from a SOC of just 5%.

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    I will be damned, the Ioniq 5 was taking on 217 KW from that high of a SOC when I snapped the pic.​

    2021 Porsche Taycan Charge Profile

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    2022 Kia EV6 Charge Profile

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    In other words, the new EA V4 350 KWs appear to be not only much more reliable but provide the advertised charge rate that the vehicles attached are capable of. That is a very positive change and I will try and test an 800V architecture EV on a much larger sample size to make sure what I saw was for real or just a one-off.

    Wayne
     
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