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JaimeC

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Beware of Google!
« on: September 08, 2020, 09:50:17 PM »

Yesterday was the second time I was informed by Google of a J1772 charging station that WASN'T.  Fortunately, both times I had enough of a charge to get to a Level2 J1772 station.  The two misidentified stations were in actuality combination ChaDeMo/CCS stations.  Great if I had a Livewire or an Energica but absolutely useless to my Zero.

From now on I trust Plugshare to get me to the correct stations.
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Re: Beware of Google!
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2020, 11:24:47 PM »

Yesterday was the second time I was informed by Google of a J1772 charging station that WASN'T.  Fortunately, both times I had enough of a charge to get to a Level2 J1772 station.  The two misidentified stations were in actuality combination ChaDeMo/CCS stations.  Great if I had a Livewire or an Energica but absolutely useless to my Zero.

From now on I trust Plugshare to get me to the correct stations.
I would only trust Plugshare. Be sure to check-in at each one to keep the info up to date, as I always do.

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Re: Beware of Google!
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2020, 01:42:25 AM »

I didn't even know that's a feature that Google (Maps I assume) had, or that anyone used anything other than Plugshare.
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Re: Beware of Google!
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2020, 04:28:39 AM »

Yup, on Google Maps once you select your destination check "Nearby" and type in "Charging Station" and you'll see what is SUPPOSEDLY available.  This has been a feature for a couple of years now.
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