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13:13 Very good idea. Step out of the car while it is charging. There can be more fun outside than sitting in the car during the journey.❤

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Hi Francie, you are my people. I absolutely plan stops using spreadsheets, it was invaluable in support of my road trip from Toronto to Houston and back (6,500km/4,000mi). In addition to all the charge point provider apps, PlugShare, and ABRP, I had physical maps (old school), a back up phone, and an ELECTRIC SCOOTER. The micro-mobility device folds relatively compactly and let me use Airbnbs and hotels that didn't have Level 2 chargers but were within a couple of miles of one. It was also useful for slower DC Fast Chargers, around 50kW or so, so I could hook up and go get a meal not too far but much farther than I could walk to and from. The back up phone because during a previous road trip from Toronto to Cape Cod (2,000km/1250mi round trip) my allegedly waterproof phone wasn't. It got splashed while I was out kayaking and I ended up having to purchase a cheap burner phone. It would have been much harder, impossible(?), to get home without having the charge point apps and a working phone. For our upcoming road trip to Canada's East Coast I'm obtaining a Tesla to J1772 adapter, there was one hotel I stayed at last time that had only Telsa Level 2 outlets. Thanks for sharing.

Well thought out and well done as usual. You are a terrific addition to the OOS Team. Thank you.

Great tips and great podcast! One thing I’d add as emphasis even as you did cover somewhat, is that of having a back-up charger in mind. Specifically when you are in a relative changer desert in some of the more rural areas. When it looks like you are going into these kinds of areas then several things to emphasis or add to your advice. Similar or analogous items to what I list will apply to very rural road tripping for ICE vehicles too. Have a few types of plug adapters for your mobile power supply beyond the standard two that come with most of them. Know RV campgrounds along the route, in an emergency you maybe able to plug in (if you have the right adapter for your selectable input mobile power supply) for a nominal fee. Time to throw out the idea of challenging the range estimates. When you’re really in these areas, the open and operating fast charger is an opportunity to top off even if your planning suggest you might be able to make the next one. These areas tend to have single units and the probability they will be up is dicey. Besides the charger early adapters in rural areas often are interesting small businesses that would be a nice stop to patronize. When you use filters in Plug Share (especially for charger speed) then once you have your route planned then go back over the route with the filters turned off. This will highlight possible backups of very slow, but usable level 2 opportunities as well as some people add things like people who are willing to offer use of their home units or an outlet. Yes, nice people do exist out there. Other safety related additions to your general statement about know your EV. Know your emergency features for your EV. Things like what if the accessory 12 v battery goes out, how to open your various doors, frunks, and ports that are normally using that accessory power. Also how to open the car doors them self in an emergency. Always have cash in smaller bill ($20’s or $10’s) as the local campground or small business may not take credit cards and certainly won’t have a “app.” This applies to everyone traveling in a rural area regardless of vehicle. Smaller businesses often refuse to take cards due to what they perceive as onerous use fees that Visa and Master charge levy per use. And others will charge more for CC use over cash. Where I am a significant number of cafes and restaurants are cash only and they often are the ones with better food too. Again this was a great podcast and I’ll note that I travel with my dog too and I love that you included the dog angle to your tips. I love when you include your buddy in the videos you do!

This was a poor piece of content for OoS. The reservation deposit is refundable. It’s up to the buyer to decide if the product is adequately complete at time of delivery, wait, or buy another product. Volvo is being customer friendly by noting this prior to deliveries starting, so again customers can go elsewhere if desired. As vehicles become more software than hardware, they’re essentially never “done.”

I would also add an adapter between J1772 and Tesla for Level 2 charging. Also, if you find you cannot charge overnight, it is best to charge before at the end of the day vs the first thing in the morning.

I’ve taken 5 road trips with my Bolt EUV so far. I think it’s good to over prepare a bit on the first time, since you might not know what range will actually be like for that car on that day. But I found it unnecessary to put a ton of thought into subsequent trips, because I got a good sense for how the car will perform after my first go. I did glance at PlugShare to see what the charging situation was for every one, but no spreadsheets were required 😊

WRT flashlights: Don't get one with non-rechargeable cells. Go for rechargeable. Ideally, wireless charging. AA, AAA, C…those little piss-ants are just so 20th Century. Don't settle for it.

Keep cleaning supplies in your car, most gas stations have a windshield cleaner near the pumps. EV charging stations do not. Really nice to have if the windshield gets dirty.

This was great Francie. One more thing is to have a trained Co-pilot either in the car or remote if you need guidance to adjust your trip or find an unscheduled charging or food stop. Ideally somebody they can see your location live and look ahead to chargers and their health and food and it's goodness.

Better just to get a Tesla.

honestly, i would have made a deal.. i give you software, and you (VW) factory is willing to produce X amount of Rivian R3 and R2 cars in Germany for the EU market, for a low cost... cos then Rivian would be spared from importax on their cars..

It is not being discussed as much, but there is a massive benefit for Rivian. If VW invests 5 billion over the next several years in Rivian, do you think VW will allow Rivian to go bankrupt? The other aspect is what has not yet been announced, I.e., Rivian will likely have access to some of VW's parts bin. If this comes to fruition, it could allow Rivian to reach profitability on its R1 and, more specifically, R2 and R3 sooner than even Rivian could have imagined. This VW marriage is the secret sauce.

Great video. On the UK I use Zapmap to plan my trip. Thankfully there are many more chargers across the country including at or close motorways or major roads.

I know i need to take a dry run because i've never fast charged and havent used cruise control since i had an accident with it on 20 years ago, but i'm going on a 5 hour trip in a few weeks! also consider a service, I guess - i used to always get an oil change before my road trip but i just got a regen system check message today so even tho i barely use my ev, i am thinking i might feel better getting a service

Every situation is different. If more than one person is going, someone can do the nav and charger planning on the fly. The type of EV matters a lot. Leaf road trips are special because of how elevation gain affects range, battery heating, using frontage roads so you can drive more slowly. Plus EVgo. ChargePoint, and EA are ripping out CHAdeMO at a breakneck pace, sometimes without notice. With our Mach-e, we just set the destination, let the car add the chargers, and go on a 600 mile trip. Maybe take an adapter or 2. There is nothing so annoying as the 80% rule. With small battery cars, you will charge above that. We had one car that didn't taper much until 95%. But usually you just charge until you have your buffer for the next charger stop. Don't forget those RFID cards!

Amy might have an easier job if certain politicians would learn more about the EV world and stop lying about it just to appease big oil.

Here's a personal tip for me, if you see me at a charger please don't talk to me. ;-)

Francie If you had a time travel, would you buy VF8 😂

"Change is hard." Early in our steep learning curve, we found being logistically diligent, while learning to adjust traditional expectation and desires a useful practice. We have discovered more interesting eateries, downtowns and historical spots, while charging, than at a petrol station a few meters from an interstate. Thank you for sharing

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Good tips, Francie. I've been on more long distance EV roadtrips than I can count, once driving all the way from Utah to the east coast and back. When it comes to adapters, I have to say that E'loon screwed up big time by firing Rebecca Tinucci, which has caused the J3400 rollout to bet set back at least a couple of months, if not longer. My own experience is that it only takes 15-to-20 minutes to charge to 80%, just right to visit the restroom and clean the kamikaze bugs off the windshield! As for destination charging, I just with there were more motels that offered both EVSEs *AND* were pet friendly. My one biggest tip is to have… patience! Until the infrastructure becomes more widespread and reliable, it is inevitable that you might have to wait at a DCFC site to plug in -even at Superchargers. And I predict it's going to get worse before it finally gets better.

One missing points is checking the weather and adapting charging points to that weather. Rain or running the air conditioning due to heat can cost a few percent of your range compared to good weather.

Top Tip: Don't leave your charging cable at home, Francie 😊

Great tips! It should be required viewing when people purchase an EV. So many people do not know any of these things and you broke it down in a way that is easy for people to understand. I was talking to ladies at work who were saying that they were scared to buy an EV because of range anxiety, charging in winter, cold weather, and so on. Literally they are scared of every negative stereotype that EV detractors put out on the internet that have been debunked. They all have short commutes, park in attached garages, don’t go on long trips, and so on. They are the perfect demographic to own EV’s. They would never have to see a gas station as they could just pull in their garages and just wake up each day to a car that is charged, warm, and not have to worry about oil changes, tune ups and so on. Out of the 3 I talked to, one of them wants one now.

I did not know that Expedia has an electric charging filter. Thanks.

Great video, Francie. Thank you.

7:00 I like the Chargeway app also (similar to Plugshare). I leave reviews because Chargeway has few reviews since it is new.

It’s sad that phone apps are needed to do a lot of public charging of BEVs … mass adoption of BEVs can never happen without seamless plug-and-charge and/or simple credit-card payment, period. And this goes hand-in-hand with the other prerequisite for mass adoption of BEVs: attendants at all fast-charging stations to troubleshoot problems instantly and provide security for both stations & customers

I’ve started carrying some slime to use with my portable air compressor for tread side flats, anyone else? Or tire plugs?

If you do not get the taxes credit you get the better battery in Tesla case… Since all the LFP batteries made currently are from China

Knowing the rate at which your EV uses energy at all speeds can be important. Sometimes the car does this for you, or provides enough information to permit you to make these calculations. Understand that EV efficiency varies a lot with increased or decreased speed. Reducing your speed, if you need to, can make your car upwards of 25% more efficient, depending on your highway speed. This permits you to stretch the distances between chargers, or to actually reach the next charger when unforeseen things come into play such as big headwinds, rain or snow, trip reroute due to road construction, accidents, or closed roads.

Francie this is an excellent episode and will be so useful for people who are new to EV Road tripping. Thanks! Curious about your route planning spreadsheet format - an episode dedicated to that?

10:20 Vinfast - Boundless Together. It means breaking your limit (safety zone) and communicate. It also means reducing your distance, physical and friendship. More the smile !! Less the stress.

My advice for everyone is stay away from unsafe car like vinfast

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Based on my experience, the best advice I could give someone attempting to do a roadtrip in an EV would be that if where you are going, or the shortest route you need to take to get to your destination is not served by an Interstate highway, your trip is just not possible. EV charging facilities are 99.93% located along Interstate highways, with very few to none located along US and State highways. In certain parts of the country (most of it) those Interstates are spaced 250-300 miles apart, especially in the central and western US, which is beyond the range capacity of most EV’s sold today, even if you charge to 100%. So enjoy road trips using Interstates but if you have to travel US or State highways, use an ICE vehicle.

Good advice and love the attitude comment, road trip adventures can be much more fun if you approach hurdles with a positive outlook and often makes the trip much more memorable.

There’s way too much extra stuff in the Polestar 3 that jacks up the price needlessly … they should start with 18- or 19-inch wheels, basic audio system, all-metal roof, no air suspension, etc., as standard … then they could sell it for much less and get the federal tax credit to USA buyers once it’s made in Charleston

I've had two Model 3 LR AWD (had to get the second one after the first one was totaled by a reckless driver) - the second is the 2024 refresh. I think it's important that people who are buying an EV understand what real world range they'll get - how it's impacted by weather, speed, wind, etc. - because I'm wary of the fear mongering news stories about EVs (recently, the story about people "trapped in their Tesla" when really it was a case of people not knowing the safety features of their car). I'd hate to see stories about people who can't take a road trip wherever they want to because there isn't enough charging and range to get there, which discourages the move from gas cars to EVs. One place I couldn't go, even with my old car's 300 miles of range, was Glacier NP. With the new car, I can now go there and back on one charge. It will be even easier if they ever open the Kalispell supercharger. Even if people only have the rare road-trip, they should probably buy the car with the largest range. Tesla's supercharger network is amazing and allows people to go just about anywhere they want to go, even if they need to be a little flexible with the route they take or where they charge (eg hotels, RV parks, available 6-11kw chargers). But other manufacturers rely on charging networks that aren't as plentiful or reliable. People buying EVs other than Tesla should probably get the most range they can afford if they ever want to go places outside a 100 mile radius from their home.

I’m guessing they are taking a big hit with tariffs and having to shift EX30 production with more significant delays, so they are pushing out the EX90 ASAP no excuses. Regardless, that is quite an extensive list of missing features at launch for an $80000+ vehicle.

Would you (anyone) buy a house without a roof? What if the builder promised that at some undefined time in the future there may or may not be a roof upgrade option? I mean, it's a beautiful house with great walls and a nice yard. Do you really need a roof? Sure, the brochure has a picture of a house with a roof and the literature promotes the durability and safety of the roof but unfortunately the roof is not available and may never be available. Do you feel cheated for buying a house without a roof or are you cool with it and telling yourself that you prefer the unobstructed views of the sky and don't really need a roof?

"THIS IS AN OUTRAGE...!!!" (old man curmudgeon voice)

New vs old max pack 10 miles, efficiency dramatically overstated. Nobody will see 3kwh especially at hwy speeds. Same battery just more dense. Like 5.1 to 5.7.

The Cult of Elon is strong Padawan... lies, no problem... False Promises and Claims that turned out to be outright LIES, no problem. Why is it not a problem? Because people are Fools and believe lies without doing any critical thinking. There is Undeniable evidence proving this yet people still worship him.. Hiring Ex Nasa Rocket engineers and other Rocket Engineers to build your Rockets does NOT make you a Rocket engineer. Solar Roofs... what a disgusting thing that was. How come he ain't in Jail yet for Fraud...? Remember Theranos. For quite some time Theranos and Some of its investors fought behind the scenes to stop people from finding out about there lies... Theranos was big but nothing compared to the amount of Money tied up in Elons different businesses. If they go down it will cause issues for the government. Starliners door hasn't fallen off yet but could any day. Starliner hasn't tried to fly the Astronauts into the ground yet, but it could happen any day. Remember Boeing Built Starliner.... just look at all the issues it's had and still has. SpaceX was given 3 billion to land people on the moon. It's almost all spent and there is NO way that will happen with the little money they have left. Fact: Public Tax money is paid to SpaceX to fund their research and design and SpaceX gets to own the rights to it all... even though tax money paid for it... The exact same thing happens in the Drug/Pharmaceutical Field. Where are all the solar powered tesla charging lots Elon Promised? Vaporware... Where are the Mega Chargers needed for the Semis etc he promised... In 2018 he said Tesla could do self driving cars now and if you bought a tesla now it would become a Robo Taxi making up to $30,000 a year... It's getting Close to 2025 and still no Robo Taxi, Self Driving is still a Beta and has major issues. He wanted 50 billion dollar bonus from tesla... thats insane! There are excellent videos showing the evidence this man is not who people think he is. Cyber truck is Elons Baby (apparently). Yet he told investors, "WE" hurt ourselves with Cyber truck... When HE Screws UP its "WE". When something goes right it's "ME" with Elon. Stop putting your faith in Snake Oil Salesmen and Lie'n Politicians people. A little critical thinking and research before you believe the HYPE Train. When it call comes crashing down I won't say I told you so...well..maybe I might! LoL

I’d say just don’t purchase unfinished vehicles but all you have to do is look at the gaming industry to see that doesn’t work. Everyone hates micro transactions publicly but they making money hand over fist. So people are obviously buying them. People can hate unfinished vehicles, but the FOMO will somehow win. Just be patient, they’ll make more.

Rivian also needs volume to get cost down

15:00 I remember Larry and Judy. Thanks for the update on them, Francie.