In states facing severe winter storms and extremely cold conditions, charging stations have become practically non-operational, leaving electric vehicle owners incredibly frustrated. Often, these owners find themselves stranded at these stations, waiting to charge their vehicles with no success.
From Fox32 Chicago:
"Nothing. No juice. Still on zero percent," said Tyler Beard, who has been trying to recharge his Tesla at an Oak Brook Tesla supercharging station since Sunday afternoon.
"And this is like three hours being out here after being out here three hours yesterday."
Beard was among the dozens of Tesla owners trying desperately to power up their cars at the Tesla supercharging station in Oak Brook. It was a scene mirrored with long lines and abandoned cars at scores of other charging stations around the Chicago area.
"This is crazy. It’s a disaster. Seriously," said Tesla owner Chalis Mizelle.
Mizelle was forced to abandon her car and get a ride from a friend when it wouldn’t charge.
Another man summed up the situation succinctly: "We got a bunch of dead robots out here."
This seems like a real headache and serves as a stark reminder that, given the current state of technology, electric vehicles and their accompanying charging stations won't cut it in certain parts of the United States. While they might thrive in bustling cities with moderate climates, they struggle to hold their own in vast rural areas with harsh weather conditions.
