This story highlights how an unreliable charging infrastructure can undermine EV adoption.
A Canadian man's frustrating ownership experience with his brand-new Ford F-150 Lightning is the perfect example of why a poor charging infrastructure can become the worst enemy of EV adoption.electric truck in January for around $85,000 , plus tax.
But a chaotic 1,400-mile road trip with his family from Winnipeg to Chicago was the straw that broke the camel's back. He made a first stop to recharge in Fargo, North Dakota, where it took two hours to charge the F-150 Lightning's battery from 10 percent to 90 percent.With a range of 215 miles after recharging, he had to make a second stop in Albertville, Minnesota, where the free charger didn't work and the listed phone number was of no help.
"It was in [the] shop for 6 months. I can't take it to my lake cabin. I cannot take it for off-grid camping. I cannot take for even a road trip. I can only drive in city – biggest scam of modern times."
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