One of the largest Tesla EV charging stations in Southern California, located along Arrow Route east of Claremont Boulevard in Upland, has been shut down due to power and labeling issues that San Bernardino County says do not meet state requirements for electric vehicle charging.
Public Information Officer David Wert said the county has been working with Tesla for the past six months to resolve the issue but ultimately decided the chargers needed to be shut down until changes are made.
All EV chargers must meet state requirements for amperage to ensure consumer safety, with each charger displaying a tag listing its electrical output. At the Arrow Route location, the chargers’ output is reportedly set too high, not matching the correct amperage stated on the tags…