This video takes a quick look at an intriguing case study in DC fast charging station activation: established public charging provider Electrify America vs. Circle K, an internationally-recognized brand but relatively new to the DCFC scene in North America.

With both networks racing to light up a critical new public fast charging station serving the I-35 corridor in Minnesota, who won the race to activate?

Trave up to Pine City, MN with us to find out! (full road trip video coming soon!)

Chapters:
0:00 - Start
0:21 - Two sites, one city
1:14 - Why this location matters
1:57 - Existing 50kW infrastructure
3:04 - The new contenders
6:38 - Comparing the two activations
7:33 - What separates the two sites?
10:48 - Pricing is a tie
11:45 - The real winner? EV travelers -- except CHAdeMO, sorry :(
12:55 - Summary

Related Links:
EA Site Plugshare - https://www.plugshare.com/location/47...
Circle K Site Plugshare - https://www.plugshare.com/location/54...

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Testing new Electrify America 350kW hardware in Chicopee, MA -    • Electrify America's 350kW Site Upgrad...  

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