Tag: #charging

Many electric vehicle shoppers might ask if there is an adequate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for long-distance travel. Range anxiety is still one of the greatest fears for prospective EV buyers. To answer this question, you need to know the charging availability in your state (or the state you wish to drive to). Typically, […]

It’s no secret that EV range anxiety tends to be one of the most common barriers for consumers making the switch to EVs. So, what happens when an electric vehicle runs out of charge? EV Range Anxiety Consumer Reports conducted a national survey of Americans to gauge their perspectives, knowledge, and experiences with electric-only vehicles. […]

Understanding electric car charging is essential in evaluating how electric vehicles fit into your lifestyle. For example, gas cars require frequent trips to the gas station, while electric vehicles are different. Electric cars do most of their charging overnight at home. Outside of long trips, or if you forgot to charge overnight, most electric car […]

With the school year complete, my family decided to take a summer vacation. We planned to drive from California to Wyoming to visit Yellowstone National Park, but our plans changed with the recent flooding. So instead, we set our sights on Yosemite National Park, located in the middle of California. We decided to visit Yosemite National […]

We learned how to optimally DC fast charge our electric vehicle on our last road trip. During my son’s school spring break, we drove 339 miles from Orange Big Sur, California. Our latest road trip taught us how to optimally DC fast charge our electric vehicle. So we packed up our 2018 Tesla Model X, […]

A friend of mine was kind enough to share a road trip where he ran into all kinds of adversity. I hope you find it entertaining and insightful. The One thing I do after buying a new car is taking it on a long road trip. So, having recently purchased a new electric vehicle (an […]

Don’t worry, we’ve got solutions Are you considering buying an electric car, but not sure how to charge an electric car at an apartment? Living in an apartment can certainly present challenges when charging an electric vehicle, but don’t be discouraged. We’ve got practical charging solutions even if you live in an apartment with no charging […]

How far electric cars can travel in extreme heat is a question many people ask. To answer this question, you have to consider several factors. I will go through what factors that impact the distance you can travel on a single charge. I recently took a 495-mile trip from the Grand Canyon in Arizona to […]

How to take a road trip with an electric car is something many owners of gas-powered cars ask me. Road trips with an electric vehicle require some planning but, once mastered, can be rewarding. Planning For a Road Trip Planning must occur whenever you take a road trip with your electric car. I will use […]

How much it costs to charge an electric car is a question many prospective car buyers have. You probably know how much it costs to fill your tank and how many miles you can drive on a gallon. On the other hand, when it comes to an electric car, you probably have no idea how […]