Electrify America's Biggest Charging Hub Yet Opens In Orlando, But There's A Catch

Electrify America has powered up its largest DC fast charging site to date, and it sits in Orlando, Florida. Twenty-four stalls, each rated at up to 350 kilowatts — that’s the headline.

The location is smart. It sits close to Interstate 4, the Orlando airport, and the theme parks that draw millions of visitors every year, so it should catch both locals squeezing in a quick charge and road-trippers passing through. The Sand Lake Corners South shopping center next door adds dining and retail options, which helps when you’re waiting around.

But there’s one detail worth flagging before you plug in.

All CCS1, No NACS

Every one of the 24 stalls uses a CCS1 connector. That’s fine for a large chunk of the EV fleet, but drivers of Tesla and Rivian models — both of which ship with NACS ports in the US — will need to carry an adapter. The same goes for a growing list of legacy brands now switching to the smaller plug, including GM, BMW, Stellantis, and Mercedes-Benz.

The connector split traces back to Tesla opening its Supercharger network to rival automakers, which pushed NACS toward becoming the de facto standard in North America.

Site Specs: 24 stalls · up to 350 kW per charger · CCS1 connectors only · Sand Lake Corners South, Orlando, Florida

Electrify America says the Orlando build fits its wider “large-format” strategy, unveiled earlier this year. Those sites are designed to serve at least 20 vehicles at once, and the company already runs several in California — one of them pairs with a 1.9-megawatt battery to help balance the grid.

Anthony Lambkin, vice president of Operations at Electrify America, framed the opening as part of the company’s push into Florida. He noted that the state’s EV community is expanding quickly.

The numbers back that up. According to the Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, Florida ranks second in registered EVs behind only California. For a network builder, that’s a strong argument for putting down roots.

Still, the all-CCS1 setup is a reminder that the charging industry is mid-transition. Tesla’s plug is winning, but the hardware on the ground hasn’t caught up everywhere yet. Until it does, adapters stay in the glovebox.