10-80 charging analysis post 2023.30 - underwhelmed

[SeaGeo]

It is not just the old ABB chargers, I have seen the brand new dispensers at EA limit as well. I have watched them go above 200kw for a few minutes, then suddenly drop to 45kw. Most of my experience with them is in the desert heat.

I had one new unit start at 32kw and stay there, and another one crap out after 30 seconds. The new units are no better than the old ones.

Hahah, well I can't match your AZ heat up here in the PNW! In the past (admittedly small sample size) I've noticed the newer chargers tend to do better. Why companies don't build a canopy around the chargers to at least keep them in the shade is baffling to me.

I mostly mentioned it because Rivian made the R1 less likely to tattle on the chargers last year, so even though the R1 may not say it's charging is slowed due to the charger it very well may be. For example, if the charger is only offering up 400A when the vehicle is requesting 500A, it won't pop anything up. At least typically.

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