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From Tom Moloughney. I check out the new A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter. This adapter allows authorized non-Tesla electric vehicles to fast charge at Tesla Supercharger stations. Use the STATEOFCHARGE coupon code and SAVE 10%: https://a2zevshop.com/?ref=lsh8xAcYPbdmNg This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and…
From Tom Moloughney. A few recent news reports painted an inaccurate picture of Ford’s new optional incremental lease program for its managers. So I reached out to Ford for clarification, and explain it all in this video. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy…
From Tom Moloughney. I check out the new CCS1 to CHAdeMO adapter made by A2Z that allows EVs with a CHAdeMO inlet to charge from CCS1 fast chargers. Save $100! Use "STATEOFCHARGE" coupon code on the new CHAdeMO adapter: https://shorturl.at/YhPDA This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV…
From Tom Moloughney. I examine Electrify America’s new Congestion Reduction pilot program limiting customer charging to 85% at selected sites. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is making the energy transition easy for home and…
From Tom Moloughney. I check out a new EV charging device called EVject that is designed to allow EV owners to drive away from a charging station in an emergency while their EV is still plugged in and charging. Normally, EVs cannot be placed in gear and driven while plugged in, but the EVject is…
From Tom Moloughney. My full-length review of the 40-amp Volchar EV charger. For those who want a more condensed version, look for my Quick-Charge 10-minute version of this review in about a week. Purchase the Volchar charger directly from the company website: https://volchar.com/ This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation…
From Tom Moloughney. I spend a day at the Pacific Raceway with the new quad-motor Gen 2 Rivian R1T and R1S running 0-60 and quarter-mile times with both vehicles. The new quad-motor R1T shaved about a second off the Gen 1’s quarter-mile time and can now cross the line in a blistering 10.5 seconds. This…
From Tom Moloughney. Rivian today announced it is adding its charger reliability scores into the A Better Route Planner (ABRP) app, giving EV drivers of all makes access to its useful reliability scoring. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification…
From Tom Moloughney. I check out the new Gen 2 Rivian R1T and R1S with Greg Dachner, Rivian’s R1 vehicle line director, and Wassym Bensiad, Rivian’s VP of Software, and let the two explain all of the upgrades that come with the next generation of RIvian vehicles. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s…
From Tom Moloughney. Kyle Conner and I hop in a Gen2 Rivian R1S and have some fun with Kyle driving a few laps around the rain-soaked DirtFish Rally School off-road course. WARNING: This video contains no useful information – it is intended for entertainment purposes only! 🙂 This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s…
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From Tom Moloughney. I recently reviewed three NACS to CCS1 adapters – the Tesla one, as well as the A2Z Typhoon and Lectron Vortex Plug (the links to those videos are below), and in this video, I compare the three to each other. Use the "stateofcharge" coupon code for discounts on adapters: Get 10% off…
From Tom Moloughney. I took a Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck and drove it down to 0% state of charge before plugging it into a V3 Tesla Supercharger and recording the full 0 to 100% charging session. I then analyze the results. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for…
From Tom Moloughney. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall of the Lectron Vortex plug. That’s the adapter that allows authorized non-Tesla EVs to charge at Tesla Superchargers. In this video, I explain the cause of the recall, and What Lectron is doing to remedy the situation. Buy a Lectron Vortex adapter: https://ev-lectron.com/products/lectron-vortex-plug-tesla-supercharger-nacs-to-ccs-adapter?sscid=51k8_trhoi&…
From Tom Moloughney. Last month I traveled up to Ontario, Canada to visit United Chargers new manufacturing facility and check out the company’s new offering, an 80-amp EVSE called the Grizzl-E Ultimate. Get 10% off of the A2Z NACS to CCS1 Adapter and charge on Tesla Superchargers: https://a2zevshop.com/?ref=lsh8xAcYPbdmNg This video is powered by Qmerit, North…
From Tom Moloughney. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall of the Lectron Vortex plug. That’s the adapter that allows authorized non-Tesla EVs to charge at Tesla Superchargers. In this video, I explain the cause of the recall, and What Lectron is doing to remedy the situation. If you’d like to purchase the…
From Tom Moloughney. I compare a Long Range Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck to my Ford F-150 Lightning to determine which is the best electric pickup truck for me. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is…
From Tom Moloughney. I examine the recent Tesla news in which Elon Musk fired over 500 employees from his EV charging division. This move will likely affect everyone in the industry and can potentially disrupt the transition to the NACS connector. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for…
From Tom Moloughney. I’ve got a Cybertruck for the week. Let the fun begin!
From Tom Moloughney. These are my top-rated EV chargers for 2024 Emporia 48-amp: https://amzn.to/3EgDRGS ChargePoint Home Flex: https://amzn.to/3UrUwR8 Grizzl-E Smart: https://amzn.to/3BCxexV EVIQO 48-amp: https://eviqo.io/?ref=c0nLwakF8tvZBN Wallbox Pulsar Plus: https://amzn.to/3UqsjtT Tesla Universal Wall Connector: https://amzn.to/3Jyl9NS Autel MaxiCharger Lite 50: https://amzn.to/3UekLcw This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home…
From Tom Moloughney. I traveled to the United Chargers headquarters in Ontario, Canada, and spoke with the company’s CEO, Gleb Nikiforov, about a new charger they are about to launch, the 80-amp Grizzl-E Ultimate. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other…
From Tom Moloughney. I interviewed Rivian’s VP of software, Wassym Bensaid, about the company’s latest OTA software update that was designed to help customers more easilly find reliable public charging sites. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See…
From Tom Moloughney. My "Quick Charge" 10-minute review of the Enphase IQ 50. It’s a 40-amp (9.6 kW) smart charger that is WiFi-connected and can be paired with the Enphase app. See the full-length review here: https://youtu.be/T8Wn0QiuMQ8?si=H4iRmxMHUawvvbny Purchase the Enphase IQ50: https://amzn.to/3TJjxFN This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services…
From Tom Moloughney. I received my NACS to CCS1 adapter from Ford a few days ago and tested it on my F-150 Lightning as I previously did with the A2Z and Lectron adapters. This is the official adapter that is made by Tesla and is currently the only one that Tesla and Ford endorse for…
From Tom Moloughney. I visited the Gravity Charging Center in New York City a few weeks after it opened and interview the Founder and CEO, Moshe Cohen. The Gravity Charging Center features 24 500 kW DC fast chargers which are currently the highest-powered DC fast chargers deployed for public use in the US. This video…
From Tom Moloughney. I just took delivery of the production version of the Tesla-made NACS (J3400) to CCS1 adapter. I’m going to record my full review tomorrow and it will be up here on State Of Charge in a couple of days. This adapter allows authorized non-Tesla EVs to charge at Tesla Superchargers.
From Tom Moloughney. My full extender-version review of the Enphase IQ 50. It’s a 40-amp (9.6 kW) smart charger that is WiFi-connected and can be paired with the Enphase app. Purchase the Enphase IQ50: https://amzn.to/3TJjxFN This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and…
From Tom Moloughney. This is the "Quick Charge" version of my full EVIQO review. You can find the full review here: https://youtu.be/bJcr4xN2Ugs?si=IJtmbxIdKBC4vAH0 Purchase the EVIQO Charger here: https://eviqo.io/?ref=c0nLwakF8tvZBN This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is…
From Tom Moloughney. LIMITED TIME – Get 15% OFF by using the code "stateofcharge" when you order the Lectron Vortex Plug. Valid only four days from the posting date of this video! Order here: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2540907&u=2912074&m=96492&urllink=&afftrack= My A2Z Adapter video review: https://youtu.be/7I_SfoqYGus?si=8mW-krf6_5iO_IpF Order the A2Z NACS to CCS1 adapter and also get a discount using the…
From Tom Moloughney. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is making the energy transition easy for home and business owners: https://qmerit.com/ev/charge Get a discount on the A2Z NACS to CCS1 adapter: https://a2zevshop.com/?ref=lsh8xAcYPbdmNg Chapters: 00:00 Intro…
From Tom Moloughney. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is making the energy transition easy for home and business owners: https://qmerit.com/ev/charge Get a discount on the A2Z NACS to CCS1 adapter: https://a2zevshop.com/?ref=lsh8xAcYPbdmNg Chapters: 00:00 Intro…
From Tom Moloughney. Starting March 18th, Rivian vehicles can access over 15,000 Tesla V3 Superchargers in North America with the use of a NACS to CCS1 adapter. I charge my R1S from 10% to 80%, analyze the results, and talk about the use of non-approved NACS to CCS1 adapters in this video. Don’t wait! Get…
From Tom Moloughney. My initial review of the A2Z Typhoon adapter which allows non-Tesla vehicles with a CCS1 charging inlet to charge at Tesla Superchargers, provided the vehicle is authorized to do so. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification…
From Tom Moloughney. I get a rare opportunity to interview the CEO of Ford Motor Company, Jim Farley on the company’s decision to transition to the Tesla NACS (J3400) connector. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how…
From Tom Moloughney. Kyle Conner from Out Of Spec and I pit the Tesla Supercharger Network against the Electrify America network and race two Ford F-150 Lightning over 1,000 miles from New Jersey to Florida. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and…
From Tom Moloughney. Ford’s electric vehicles gained access to the Tesla Supercharger network on February 29th and the next day I tried to use the same adapter (and a few others) to initiate a charging session on a Supercharger with my Rivian R1S and my Chevy Bolt EV. Neither Chevrolet nor Rivian vehicles are authorized…
From Tom Moloughney. I try out Ford’s official NACS to CCS1 adapter and explain how to get one and how to use it. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is making the energy transition easy…
From Tom Moloughney. This is my full detailed review of the Evipower 48-amp smart charger from EVIQO. I’ll post the condensed version next week for those who want a shorter recap of this comprehensive review. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and…
From Tom Moloughney. This short previews my full review of the 48-amp EVIQO EV Charger.
From Tom Moloughney. I test out the new 28" two-stage Ego electric snowblower, model# SNT2807, with the brand’s most powerful 12 amp-hour batteries to see if it can clear my 6,000+ square-foot driveway after two very different snowfalls. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home…
From Tom Moloughney. I travel to San Antonio, Texas, to check out and fix the home charging equipment at the home of a Tesla Model Y owner. With the help of Charge Pro, a local Qmerit electrical contractor, we found multiple issues caused by the previous contractor. So we ripped out the problems, rewired the…
From Tom Moloughney. I check out the Lucid Gravity and talk with Jenny Ha, Exterior Design Manager, David Flynt, Head of UX, and Derek Jenkins, Senior VP of Design and Brand for Lucid Motors about the features of the electric SUV that Lucid plans to start selling at the end of 2024. This video is…
From Tom Moloughney. I interview the CEO of Lectron, Chris Maiwald, about the company’s new NACS to CCS1 adapter. This adapter will allow authorized non-Tesla EVs to charge at Tesla Superchargers. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See…
From Tom Moloughney. I interview the CEO of A2Z EV, Amine Zitour, and company engineer/consultant, Matt Smith about the build quality and potential safety concerns about the company’s NACS to CCS1 adapter. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies.…
From Tom Moloughney. I interview the CEO of A2Z EV, Amine Zitour, and company engineer/consultant, Matt Smith about the build quality and potential safety concerns about the company’s NACS to CCS1 adapter. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies.…
From Tom Moloughney. I speak to Lucid Motors CEO, Peter Rawlinson at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the company’s phase 2 expansion of its AMP-1 manufacturing plant in Casa Grande, Arizona. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how…
From Tom Moloughney. All electric vehicles lose some of their normal driving range in the colder winter months. In this video, I explore the different things that owners can do to minimize range loss when it’s cold outside. I’m joined by Darren Palmer, Ford’s VP of electric vehicle programs as well as one of the…
From Tom Moloughney. I chat with Kyle Conner of Out Of Speck Studios about his experience driving the Tesla Cybertruck. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is making the energy transition easy for home and…
From Tom Moloughney. I talk with Mike Murphy, a well-known Republican political pundit and consultant, to discuss his latest venture, the EV Politics Project, which is aimed at getting more Republicans into electric vehicles. Visit the EV Politics Project website: https://www.evpolitics.org/ Check out my new EV charging website: https://evchargingstations.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 The interview…
From Tom Moloughney. I fully test out the improved Grizzl-E Smart from United Chargers. It’s a 40-amp smart charger that can be linked to the new Grizzl-E Connect app. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit…