EA Megathread

[Buffalo Bob]

Unless you are under 20% I would agree a 150 (175) vs a 350 makes almost no difference in the Air. I'm on a road trip now in a 2025 Sierra EV. I haven't found a white paper on the configuration of the battery pack yet (haven't looked much), but it definitely has a split pack. Charging at 175kW+ at over 70% state of charge. EA 350kW are problematic enough that I would rather see 2 (150) for every 350. Now, if they can allow charging with 350 split on 2 cables from one 350, that would be great. I was on a 350 yesterday and someone else tried to use the second cable, the charger would not initiate a second session. For using 2 cables to work the stations are going to need (pull through) configurations like gas stations. Watching people try to get a charging port close enough to cable when the last charger available is not right for them is brutal.

Did you notice that @Bobby has a post about split chargers on this same thread a few posts up (Saturday at 3:00 PM)? Instead of allowing both cables on a single station to be used, it looks like EA is splitting a single power supply into two 'balanced' charging stations. While I have yet to run into one of these arrangements, it sounds like a good move to me!

 

[scal_air]

I had the pleasure of driving a Bolt for a few weeks recently. I totally agree. Underrated car. I'd seriously consider buying one as a second "around the city" car.

Quick Public Sevice Announcement - If you do purchase a Bolt, please don't charge it to 100% at EA stations with people waiting...I'll be happy to hand you a Tesla adapter with proof of purchase!