"Challenges of Cold Weather for Electric Vehicle Owners in Chicago"

Chicago's recent EV charging disaster during extremely cold weather was compounded by issues with rideshare drivers, faulty chargers, and a lack of knowledge about preconditioning battery packs. Tesla Superchargers were the most reliable, while Electrify America and EVgo stations experienced high failure rates. Rideshare EVs, particularly from Uber and Lyft, contributed significantly to the charging problem due to lack of knowledge about EVs and preconditioning. One rideshare driver's Chevy Bolt rental turned into a three-day ordeal due to inability to find an available charging station, highlighting the need for rideshare companies to install their own charging stations.