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Just popping in to say that this thread title is incredible.
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I will hop into this conversation, with having charged no less than 6 different EVs we've owned, over 7+ years, and having grown through this 'time' in Charging and Charging Infrastructure HISTORY, with probably over 150,000 combined miles, and much of that from DC Fast Charging:
Back in 2018/2019 with a single 2014 Nissan Leaf, with CHadeMO, I can assure that today we certainly have a 'better' set of options, and charging protocols, for traveling with our EVs. But, looking back, those EXPERIENCES with Chargepoint and EA and a few others, allow me to now APPRECIATE what we had, and certainly even more what we NOW have. The transformation is amazing.
Later, with ANOTHER 2014 Nissan Leaf in the household, one with my 18 year old entering college, and my Teacher wife and other younger son traveling to school each day, the Leafs were a great option to the normal every week, or more often, gas station stop - we just plugged in at home as needed.
But, we also ROAD TRIPPED with these Leafs - IT CAN BE DONE, if you are willing. Yes, it was concerning that there weren't more CHadeMO charging option locations in better and close places, but, it still worked. With a 70 mile range, at BEST, you learn very quickly how to most efficiently create your travel planning. You go with the understanding, too, that you can't go off the rails when you arrive at the single Chargepoint 50kwh unit to find someone else already there, or when it's not operational. A backup plan is a requirement, not an option. EA became a great stop, if you could manage to find a set within your travel path, which, unfortunately, was the greatest issue.
When the two used '17 and '19 CHEVY BOLTS came into the fold in order to replace/upgrade the LEAFS, they were a Godsend with CCS Charging now the 'norm', and with an amazing 240MILE RANGE! There was no argument to it being 'enough', it was more than PLENTY! Charging options certainly opened up to a much larger degree with CCS, as well.
When the '22 LIGHTNING came onboard, we were now living high on the hog, and traveling anywhere and everywhere we wanted, even toting our Camper along... EA stations were a great place to charge, although, yes, periodically you would run into tight locations, heavy traffic along the Walmart lane, and with few offering the ability to easily access with a camper in tow. Some were not operational, some were not up to speed, and well, yes, others were being replaced/upgraded, finally. I appreciate VW, even if they were initially 'required' to roll out these stations - it gave us initial EV drivers an option, regardless of whether it was the 'best', or not.
Tesla opened up to FORD, and eventually others. This changed the landscape and 'concerns' about traveling. And, yes, I don't frequent EA much anymore, unless absolutely required, because, honestly, the consistency of Tesla Supercharger locations means more than the price, if any difference. Or having to use an adapter. Or having to 'squeeze in' to not block others, etc. It's just a more pleasant and easy experience.
EA seems to me like an EBAY back in the day. It WAS the shopping place. But, we all know what can soon afterwards. Yes, EBAY is still in the business, but it has changed, and while it is better than every before, it is not going to rise to challenge the other ones who are more consistent, easier to use, and quicker in delivery.
The KIA EV9 came in '24, and has had the same great experiences that the LIGHTNING has had, including Tesla usage with an adapter. EVgo is now affiliated with CHARGEPOINT and using the Chargepoint app, or with Ford's BLUE OVAL membership, your Ford Pass APP, to charge is even easier. I find them great to have because they can have speeds that Chargepoint certainly doesn't have.
I don't take ANYTHING for granted. I appreciate each and every DC Fast Charging option that is available, and, frankly, there are probably many more than we've ever used, some with third-party names and corporate sponsorship that doesn't ring a bell right now. Shell? FPL? Autel? Blink? EVconnect?...
THANK YOU EA
I appreciate you
Back in 2018/2019 with a single 2014 Nissan Leaf, with CHadeMO, I can assure that today we certainly have a 'better' set of options, and charging protocols, for traveling with our EVs. But, looking back, those EXPERIENCES with Chargepoint and EA and a few others, allow me to now APPRECIATE what we had, and certainly even more what we NOW have. The transformation is amazing.
Later, with ANOTHER 2014 Nissan Leaf in the household, one with my 18 year old entering college, and my Teacher wife and other younger son traveling to school each day, the Leafs were a great option to the normal every week, or more often, gas station stop - we just plugged in at home as needed.
But, we also ROAD TRIPPED with these Leafs - IT CAN BE DONE, if you are willing. Yes, it was concerning that there weren't more CHadeMO charging option locations in better and close places, but, it still worked. With a 70 mile range, at BEST, you learn very quickly how to most efficiently create your travel planning. You go with the understanding, too, that you can't go off the rails when you arrive at the single Chargepoint 50kwh unit to find someone else already there, or when it's not operational. A backup plan is a requirement, not an option. EA became a great stop, if you could manage to find a set within your travel path, which, unfortunately, was the greatest issue.
When the two used '17 and '19 CHEVY BOLTS came into the fold in order to replace/upgrade the LEAFS, they were a Godsend with CCS Charging now the 'norm', and with an amazing 240MILE RANGE! There was no argument to it being 'enough', it was more than PLENTY! Charging options certainly opened up to a much larger degree with CCS, as well.
When the '22 LIGHTNING came onboard, we were now living high on the hog, and traveling anywhere and everywhere we wanted, even toting our Camper along... EA stations were a great place to charge, although, yes, periodically you would run into tight locations, heavy traffic along the Walmart lane, and with few offering the ability to easily access with a camper in tow. Some were not operational, some were not up to speed, and well, yes, others were being replaced/upgraded, finally. I appreciate VW, even if they were initially 'required' to roll out these stations - it gave us initial EV drivers an option, regardless of whether it was the 'best', or not.
Tesla opened up to FORD, and eventually others. This changed the landscape and 'concerns' about traveling. And, yes, I don't frequent EA much anymore, unless absolutely required, because, honestly, the consistency of Tesla Supercharger locations means more than the price, if any difference. Or having to use an adapter. Or having to 'squeeze in' to not block others, etc. It's just a more pleasant and easy experience.
EA seems to me like an EBAY back in the day. It WAS the shopping place. But, we all know what can soon afterwards. Yes, EBAY is still in the business, but it has changed, and while it is better than every before, it is not going to rise to challenge the other ones who are more consistent, easier to use, and quicker in delivery.
The KIA EV9 came in '24, and has had the same great experiences that the LIGHTNING has had, including Tesla usage with an adapter. EVgo is now affiliated with CHARGEPOINT and using the Chargepoint app, or with Ford's BLUE OVAL membership, your Ford Pass APP, to charge is even easier. I find them great to have because they can have speeds that Chargepoint certainly doesn't have.
I don't take ANYTHING for granted. I appreciate each and every DC Fast Charging option that is available, and, frankly, there are probably many more than we've ever used, some with third-party names and corporate sponsorship that doesn't ring a bell right now. Shell? FPL? Autel? Blink? EVconnect?...
THANK YOU EA
I appreciate you
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Shmoe
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I believe its generally 6 or 4 units x 2 stalls each with the alpitronic and the walmart rollout.
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