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EV drivers share slow-charging headaches on roadtrip to Siding Spring Observatory

Original: On a roadtrip to Siding Spring Observatory (SSO). Topped up our fast charge from 85 to 95 SOC using a slow charger to he

An electric-vehicle driver travelling to Siding Spring Observatory in New South Wales describes topping up from 85 to 95 percent state of charge with a slow charger to help clear a growing queue at the site. The stop went wrong when their own charging cable locked and the charger would not release it, a frustration other EV owners will recognise.

Why now: Charger faults and queues remain a hot topic among electric-vehicle drivers sharing roadtrip experiences.

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• On a roadtrip to Siding Spring Observatory (SSO). Topped up our fast charge from 85 to 95 SOC using a slow charger to help clear the growing queue. Unfortunately our BYO cable was locked and the charger would not let go. # ev # roadtrip · retsil@aus.social · 2

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