Comment by thangalin

On Tue, Oct 3, 2023, 1:18 PM, I wrote:

How many apps must people put on their phones, or payment cards people must carry, to pay to charge their vehicles with the convenience of a petrol station?

* https://parking.ubc.ca/are-there-electric-vehicle-ev-chargin...

"Charging fees can be paid through the Honk Mobile App or using a web browser with internet access."

* https://electricvehicles.bchydro.com/bc-hydro-ev-mobile-app

"You can use the BC Hydro EV app to activate stations on other networks across North America."

* https://www.flo.com/en-ca/products/software/flo-mobile-app/

"Download the FLO app for free. Access thousands of chargers on-the-go in our network and start your session with a tap."

* https://www.chargepoint.com/en-ca/drivers/mobile

"Get the ChargePoint App. The easiest way to find available stations, start charging and get updates when your EV is fully charged."

* https://ecocharge.ca/

"Download the AmpUp our mobile app from the Apple or Google Play store to."

* https://www.electrify-canada.ca/mobile-app/

"Use the Electrify Canada mobile app to schedule your home charging and find a public charging station. Sign up for an account to enjoy exclusive, members-only public charging features and pricing."

* https://swtchenergy.com/

"iPhone & Android app. No download required via SWTCH’s in-browser app. Tap-and-go charging with our complimentary RFID card."

I could not charge my Kona at multiple public charging stations around Vancouver:

* "Free" FLO Level 2 charger at New Westminster High School (requires sign up).

* BC Hydro Level 3 charger near a Real Canadian Superstore (requires sign up).

* AddEnergie Level 2 charger at Tsawwassen Mills (requires sign up).

* Honk Level 2 charger at a University of British Columbia parkade (requires sign up).

* Bonus: Most Tesla stations (no adapters available).

From Aging Wheels:

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92w5doU68D8 (Oct 15, 2023; bad experience)

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouPiwt5hxXQ (Nov 24, 2024; better experience)

It's steadily improving, though!