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. Founder of the nationally-renowned Emobility show Electrify Expo, BJ Birtwell, joins Walter, Eric, and Steve to unpack the transition to electrified transportation. From Ebikes and scooters to electric cars and sports vehicles, we’ll discuss the current level of EV adoption and how BJ’s rapidly expanding event brings the benefits of…
From Plug and Play EV. Join us all the way over in Idaho for a quick charge test session of Starbucks-Volvo that rapidly turned into a DCFC duel! With a little time to spare and in need of a camping supply stop on the way back from the West Coast, we chose to compare a…
From Plug and Play EV. All the latest on the emerging IONNA DC fast charging network, including the first seven identified locations (Texas, Ohio, and North Carolina), and hardware/contractor confirmations from site plans. Texas Permit Links: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Projects/TABS2024020354 – Houston https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Projects/TABS2024024360 – Plano https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Projects/TABS2024024952 – Dallas 12th St https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Projects/TABS2024024959 – Dallas 2500 N Hall St —-…
From Plug and Play EV. Hop in our 2022 IONIQ 5 for the final few hundred miles to the edge of Washington State! After starting at the easternmost point of the United States in Maine several weeks prior, we drive until there’s no more road to head west in the lower 48 states. On the…
From Plug and Play EV. Take a trip with us to Moab, where we put Utah’s first fast charge station to receive federal funds through its paces. A relatively modest sumof$200,000 was awarded to Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) for this crucial site, which serves an area that receives approximately two million visitors every year. More…
From Plug and Play EV. As electric vehicles from the General Motors stable finally gain access to the Supercharger network, we have owners of the Chevy Bolt, Equinox EV, and Cadillac Lyriq to weigh in on their early experiences with Tesla charging. Promised Land or just pushing charging challenges to a new location? We’ll weigh…
From Plug and Play EV. As we zero in on the West Coast, we have mountains and low-adoption EV states to contend with. Join us from the IONIQ 5’s front seat for a look at the mountain towns of Montana, unexpected errors in Idaho, and a wild source of renewable energy in Washington state. If…
From Plug and Play EV. Janek Metzner and Julius Wilhelm of the Electric Avenue newsletter (links below) join Steve and Walter to unpack their record-setting trip across the United States in a Lucid Air. Find the full trip video and newsletter site below: TRIP – https://youtu.be/xPYga949kwI NEWSLETTER – https://www.readelectricavenue.com/subscribe This is a bonus episode of…
From Plug and Play EV. Our next fortnightly fast charge on electric vehicles and infrastructure looks at the shocking rise in EV charging cable theft in certain parts of the United States. Where is it happening, what’s involved, and are there steps that organizations can take to stamp it out? These are some of the…
From Plug and Play EV. Hop in the IONIQ 5, we’re heading for them thar Black Hills… As it happens, the site of a notable Gold Rush in the 1870s is also rich with exquisite scenery and attractive EV charging options, at least compared to the deserts either side of it. We start back in…
From Plug and Play EV. Hop in the IONIQ 5, we’re heading for the Badlands… Continuing our mega summer road trip across the United States from where we left off east of Indianapolis, we set our sights on South Dakota to hit our first (and the best-named) National Park: Badlands. Over two drive days we…
From Plug and Play EV. Join Eric, Walter, Steve, and special guest Chuck Hayward of Revision Energy to contrast how different states are handling EV charging rollouts and how these strategies might impact their future tourism. Chuck is an EV charging site specialist based out of New England, so he sees both ends of spectrum…
From Plug and Play EV. Hop in the IONIQ 5, we’re heading west… Starting an epic summer road trip across the United States in Lubec, Maine, the only way is west and that’s where we’re headed. Almost 4,000 miles west, to be exact, from this Easternmost point of the US (West Quoddy Head) to the…
From Plug and Play EV. We return to our local EV repair experts, Leo & Sons in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to talk Tesla and general EV maintenance. Master Technician Matt Lamontagne (matt@leosons.com) has owned multiple electric vehicles and has seen his fair share of Teslas over the years, including the 2013 Tesla Model S that we…
From Plug and Play EV. Join the Coast-to-Coast crew for our 20th live stream, with Walter and Eric reporting in from the East and West coasts of the U.S. and Steve on the road, somewhere in the middle. This one will cover one or more of the topics arising from our summer EV travels, including…
From Plug and Play EV. Our latest update on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program takes us to Rhode Island to look at the state’s first stations and its fully built out status. We also cover the spectrum of states, from pre-solicitation through RFPs and chargers in the ground, with a focus on Maryland and…
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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