Electric vehicle advocate, posting updates on life with an EV and development of the surrounding infrastructure. Primarily driving a 2020 Chevy Bolt EV Premier, formerly a 2017 Bolt Premier, with a Chevy Volt PHEV and Tesla Model 3 LR in the wider family.
From Plug and Play EV. How well does the EV charging infrastructure in North America serve the market in 2024? With EV adoption breaking 10% of new vehicle sales and used EV sales strong, are we close to overburdening the public charging stations available (or already there? This installment of Coast-to-Coast EVs focuses on a…
From Plug and Play EV. The State of EV Charging series takes a look at Maine and where we can expect to see fast charging gaps filled. For more on the state’s expanding EV infrastructure, watch the full video: https://youtu.be/lpp-8ex-djs?si=GUZndg0YCLw3edpw
From Plug and Play EV. Eric, Walter, and Steve are joined by Jacob Espinoza of the ArtiePenguin1 channel to discuss DC fast charging across almost every region of the U.S. This includes: – Which networks cover our respective regions and how far that presence extends, – Regional pricing variations and opportunities to attract new customers,…
From Plug and Play EV. At $429, how does the well-priced EVIQO 48A home charger (also called EVIPOWER) hold up in our latest EVSE review? We put it through the paces after unboxing, charging our Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the family’s new Tesla Model Y. Run through the pros and a few cons of this…
From Plug and Play EV. A quick addendum to our May/June NEVI update (# 2 – linked below) to rebut the headlines that only 1.. 4.. 8 [delete as preferred] fast charging stations have been installed with $5 billion in federal funding. This video briefly clears up what has been allocated versus what’s been built…
From Plug and Play EV. Will the EVIQO 48A home charger take top spot in our latest EVSE review? Video loading later this week… ⚡👑👀 Check out this one and more at the @EVIQO website: https://eviqo.io/
From Plug and Play EV. Fleet electrification expert Chris Bowe explains why seemingly simple aspects of Ford’s electric vehicle approach can add up to big value for fleet managers and GPOs. Watch Coast-to-Coast EVs 17 for the full conversation. #Ford #fordetransit #fordev
From Plug and Play EV. Almost three-quarters of the United States now has some form of NEVI activity underway to deploy EV fast chargers with federal funds. So who are the true laggards and which states are outperforming the others? Our second update on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program in the United States, better…
From Plug and Play EV. NYC-based architect Nathan King answers how his former profession inspired it’s electric, a Brooklyn EV startup positioning to solve one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption in cities across North America. Full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3r6JmhXx90 Learn more about it’s electric here: https://www.itselectric.us/
From Plug and Play EV. Special guest and F150 Lightning enthusiast Christopher Bowe joins Eric, Walter, and Steve to discuss his experiences with Ford’s electric vehicles and the automaker’s decision to scrap its embattled Model-e EV sales program. We’ll also cover the latest from rising DCFC network IONNA, including everything we know about its early…
From Plug and Play EV. After two extended periods of stealth operations, the IONNA fast charging network has a permanent home and a fully-fledged executive team. Find out where they’re headed, why it could impact EV adoption, and what news we’re watching for next. Coast-to-Coast EVs 8 on IONNA and the competition – https://www.youtube.com/live/aBD_7WSf_Yo IONNA…
From Plug and Play EV. Is V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) sufficient for pulling battery pack power during an EV camping trip? Or perhaps a dedicated, portable power station with similar output would bring more flexibility to your outdoors EV adventures? These are some of the questions we ponder in this first look at the VTOMAN Flashspeed 1500…
From Plug and Play EV. $5 billion for a handful of EV charging stations?! Lazy coverage would have us believe that this is the case, but scratch the surface and you’ll find much more activity than these reports would care to admit. Join Walter, Eric, and Steve for a live stream uncovering the various DC…
From Plug and Play EV. Charging where you live, work, eat, and play is one of the most convenient and affordable aspects of owning an electric vehicle. Unfortunately, there are gaps in who can get access to convenient local charging options. Join Eric, Walter, and Steve to discuss the potential of curbside EV charging with…
From Plug and Play EV. Between the early adopters of new tech and the early mainstream, technologists point to something called "The Chasm". Much has been written about this gap between the passionate believers in a new category and the more pragmatic buyers, who retain an open mind but have a different set of priorities…
From Plug and Play EV. The first Tesla Supercharger that has received federal funding went live in Maine on April 3rd, 2024. Under NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) Formula Program requirements, fast charge stations receiving these funds must deliver a continuous 150 kW power level and support output voltages between 250 to 920 VDC. Take…
From Plug and Play EV. With a fresh news story emanating from Tesla every few days, this edition of Coast-to-Coast EVs tries to make sense of the company’s recent redirection and what impact it could have on the wider EV sector. From conflicting reports on affordable EV models to workforce reductions that include scything away…
From Plug and Play EV. Before we get a chance to jump onto the Tesla Supercharger network with our Hyundai IONIQ 5 via a Tesla-to-CCS1 adapter, join us for a look at the reverse scenario: accessing the public CCS charging options in a Tesla Model Y. In this video, we test a Tesla-to-CCS1 adapter provided…
From Plug and Play EV. There are three main types of adapters when you’re out fast charging an electric vehicle. Here are the options currently used to charge the Model Y (Tesla Connector) and Hyundai IONIQ 5 (CCS1) on their alternative plug types: – EV Base CCS1-to-Tesla adapter (link below) – Superchargers with "Magic Dock…
From Plug and Play EV. More than 500 EV charging station awards allocated across 20 states, but how many are in the ground and how are they performing? This quick update on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program in the United States, better known as NEVI, brings us up to speed on which states are…
From Plug and Play EV. Join us for our fortnightly fast charge livestream, this time looking ahead to the spring/summer travel season and how EV charging looks different this year. We’re joined by special guest Chase Drum of the Grid Connections podcast, who is another experienced voice and high-mileage EV driver based out of the…
From Plug and Play EV. Join us in the heart of Manhattan for a test charge at the new Gravity Charging Center, a major hub for passenger EVs and taxi/rideshare that boasts 24 stalls and up to 500 kW of power delivery. Not that any EV on the US market can currently take advantage of…
From Plug and Play EV. Take a speed stroll with us through the exhibition floors of the 2024 New York International Auto Show – #NYIAS. With more than 40 all-electric models on display and numerous EV reveals/awards, we had a lot of ground to cover. Look for more on individual models later this week and…
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From Plug and Play EV. Special guest John Markowitz, Head of Emobility at the New York Power Authority, joins Eric, Walter, and Steve to discuss building out one of the nation’s largest regional fast charging networks. In a week when the International Auto Show hits New York City and spring travel is about to get…
From Plug and Play EV. Special guest John Markowitz, head of Emobility at the New York Power Authority, joins Eric, Walter, and Steve to discuss building out one of the nation’s largest regional fast charging networks. In a week when the International Auto Show hits New York City and spring travel is about to get…
From Plug and Play EV. Join us to discuss adapters for Ford owners, Tesla’s transition to a truly public charging network, doubled DCFC utilization in less than a year, and everything else we can think of for our fortnightly live stream on EVs and infrastructure. Live at 5PM (Pacific) – 8PM (Eastern) on Wednesday 13th…
From Plug and Play EV. Join Eric, Walter, and Steve for another fortnightly fast charge on EVs and infrastructure, this time covering the best (and appropriate) locations for DC fast charging. In the wake of IONNA announcing its early plans, we pondered on the last live stream where the 30,000+ stalls, which equates to several…
From Plug and Play EV. Join Eric, Walter, and Steve for another fortnightly fast charge on EVs and infrastructure, this time covering the best (and appropriate) locations for DC fast charging. In the wake of IONNA announcing its early plans, we pondered on the last live stream where the 30,000+ stalls, which equates to several…
From Plug and Play EV. After more than a year in limbo, public DC fast charging has returned to the Masspike/I-90… sort of. In the latest edition of Quick Charge, we take a short trip out from Boston to Natick service plaza on I-90 (eastbound) to test out the new AUTEL Maxicharger. It’s a 120…
From Plug and Play EV. With this new series, we’ll travel across the USA to cast an eye over the current state of EV charging in, well, as many states as we can cover! With the channel based in Boston, MA, it makes sense to start with New England. We begin up in Maine, which…
From Plug and Play EV. Join Eric, Walter, and some British bloke for our fortnightly live stream on EVs and infrastructure. For Valentine’s Day, we considered which DCFC options we expect to love this year, which newcomers are attracting our gaze (hello, IONNA…), and which we might just have to break up with. This comes…
From Plug and Play EV. Join Eric, Walter, and some British bloke for our fortnightly live stream on EVs and infrastructure. As it’s Valentine’s Day, we’ll consider which DCFC options we expect to love this year, which newcomers are attracting our gaze (hello, IONNA…), and which we might just have to break up with. 8PM…
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From Plug and Play EV. Join Eric, Walter, and Steve for another EV-obsessed discussion, as we welcome Brandan from Chargeway/Everyday EV Productions to talk about the current state of EV charging, how Chargeway is set up to help EV charging, and planning trips for the 2024 travel season. Learn more at https://www.chargeway.net and find the…
From Plug and Play EV. Join Eric, Walter, and Steve for another EV-obsessed discussion, as we welcome Brandan from Chargeway/Everyday EV Productions to talk about the current state of EV charging and planning trips for the 2024 travel season. We’ll also cover: – California Air Resources Board vs. Electrify America Cycle 4 CA Plan –…
From Plug and Play EV. As winter descends on much of North America, the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew unpacks cold weather EV charging and DC fast charging site standards. From the frozen woes at Tesla Superchargers and other sites in Chicagoland to rental and rideshare drivers exacerbating slow charging sessions, we try to separate the facts…
From Plug and Play EV. Join Eric, Walter, and Steve for our fortnightly fast charge on the latest EV topics. This week we’ll cover: – LG’s new battery factory in Texas: 10K chargers a year? – Walter’s latest site reviews, P-FJ site types, and the News Coulomb Site Review Method. – CES 2024 and $623…
From Plug and Play EV. Take a trip with us up to Bucksport, ME, an eco-friendly EV entrypoint for Acadia National Park and the rugged Maine coastline. Local EV advocate Steven St. Peter Jr. was kind enough to spend some time giving us the lowdown on local sites and destination charging spots around town. From…
From Plug and Play EV. Our first Coast-to-Coast EVs stream of 2024 covers value for money in DC fast charging: how much is being spent and what should we expect in terms of: A) customer experience, and B) bang for our buck when the sites are funded from federal or state sources? In case you…
From Plug and Play EV. $1,287,917 is the combined award value of these two of the first three federally funded DC fast charging sites in the United States. Our holiday travel took us close to both London, OH and Pittston, PA, where we stopped in to check out the amenities and experience using the first…
From Plug and Play EV. Join Eric, Walter, and Steve for an end-of-year edition of Coast-to-Coast EVs. We’ll look back at 12 months of progression and production challenges for electric vehicles, discuss the acceleration of public DC fast charging installs in the second half of 2023, what we’re seeing on our travels, and how we…
From Plug and Play EV. Just Eric, Walter, and Steve for an end-of-year edition of Coast-to-Coast EVs. We’ll look back at 12 months of progression and production challenges for electric vehicles, discuss the acceleration of public DC fast charging installs in the second half of 2023, what we’re seeing on our travels, and how we…
From Plug and Play EV. Pennsylvania is about to become a much easier place to travel in an electric vehicle. Join us for a late night tour of PA truck stops (much less sketchy than it sounds) to see why this stretch of I-80 will soon have public DC fast charging options every 30-50 miles.…
From Plug and Play EV. Join Eric, Walter, and Steve for another Coast-to-Coast EVs live stream, where electric trucks will be the order of the day. We’ll cover: – F150 Lightning sales hit record in November ’23 — how does this align with reports of Ford pumping the brakes on EVs? – Tesla CYBERTRUCK dazzles/disappoints…
From Plug and Play EV. It’s finally delivery day for Tesla’s polarizing all-electric pickup truck and we’re asking: will Cybertruck fly off the showroom floor or is it an angular disaster? Share your thoughts, accepting or apocalyptic, down in the comments ⚡📐👇 #Tesla #TeslaCybertruck #Cybertruck
From Plug and Play EV. If our Quick Charge session with KEMPOWER up in Canada piqued your interest in the fast charging options serving eastern Canada, here’s the wider trip in our 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5. This video focuses on Québec and New Brunswick, with a soupçon of northern Maine’s DCFC limitations dropped in at…
From Plug and Play EV. If you don’t deep freeze your portable EV charge cord, are you even trying? Here’s a sneak peek at how the excellent J+ BOOSTER 2 charger did after a night in the meat locker. Check out the full review here – https://youtu.be/n75BKai0O3w – and snag one yourself for up to…
From Plug and Play EV. This video looks at our favorite portable EV charger to date, the J+ Booster 2. Adapted from a product that originated in Europe, this EVSE packs a lot of punch and versatility for something we can tuck away in the IONIQ 5’s micro-frunk. So much so that we intend to…
From Plug and Play EV. Join us for a Thanksgiving Eve edition of the fortnightly fast charge on EVs and infrastructure. We’ll review our recent travel, how the charging landscape is changing every time we look at it, and speculate on the winners and losers as everything shakes out. Topics include: – ChargePoint losses and…