First Look: Lake St. Louis Walmart EV Charging is FINALLY Open! (ABB A400 Review)

The wait is finally over! The brand-new Walmart EV Charging station in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is officially LIVE, and we are on-site for the full breakdown. This isn't your average charging station setup. Walmart is rolling out brand new 400kW ABB A400 units, and in this video, we're putting them to the test. From real-world cable management and tricky plug ergonomics to navigating the Walmart app for that sweet 10% Walmart Plus discount, we cover exactly what it's like to plug in here. We also tackle the massive debate blowing up online: Why are the NACS and CCS plugs mounted "backwards"? I’ll break down my theory on why Tesla drivers aren't the target audience here, and why the physical strain on these heavy cables might have driven the design. Stick around until the end for the full Amped Americano Index score breakdown, a deep dive into the 1500 kVA transformer limits, and some insider speculation on which St. Louis markets (Wentzville? Chesterfield?) are next in line to blow up. Grab an Americano, hit that subscribe button, and let’s get amped! ⚡☕ Landon from The Arkansas E Traveler, just dropped a great interview with the head of Walmart EV Charging    • BIG Changes Coming to Walmart EV Charging ...   #EVCharging #WalmartEV #ABBA400 #MustangMachE #StLouisEV #ElectricVehicles #TheAmpedAmericano --- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Long-Awaited Opening (Plus Coffee!) 2:11- ABB A400 Cable Management & Crossover Test 4:31 - How to Activate a Charge (Walmart App Walkthrough) 6:42 - The Screen, Charging Speeds, & Ramping Up 7:07 - Why Are the Plugs Backwards? My NACS/CCS Theory 10:42 - Site Tour: 1500 kVA Transformer & Expansion Potential 12:52 - Location, Amenities, & Walmart Plus Discounts 17:29 - St. Louis EV Market Speculation (Wentzville & Chesterfield) 19:53 - The Amped Americano Index Score Wrap-Up Charging Station Review Ratings - The Amped Americano Index https://ampedamericanoindex.base44.app    • Charging Station Reviews      • Educational and Informational Videos      • Espresso Shots/kWatt's Up!      • Road Trips   email: [email protected] One way to support this effort: https://buymeacoffee.com/STLEVInfo #ev #evcharging #stlouis