I should have included this in the list of things we need: Chargers next to more cafes and restaurants (IKEA is a good location too, just not as much for a long road trip unless I suppose you want to sample their meatballs). Apparently, Starbucks and IKEA will be the new "gas stations" for electric car drivers https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/starbucks-ikea-are-the-new-gas-stations-for-electric-car-drivers.
So I found your newsletter thru the link you left in a comment you made on the backstory “serial” that Mary Trump & company are writing. This post resonated with me because last September I purchased a Kia EV6. It is my first ev & shortly after I bought it & when I say shortly I mean like a few weeks after lol I took a road trip from western NY to SE Iowa. It was definitely a learning curve. I learned one important lesson when it’s cold out never pass up a fast charger even if you think oh I’m fine I’ll make it to the next stop no problem. I rolled into my second charging stop with 10% battery! Which now that I’m experienced would not be nearly as anxiety inducing of course as long as at least one of the chargers was working which is where the anxiety comes in. Of course the only reason I had the 10% left that I did is because I had turned off climate control & severely decreased my speed. Things are starting to move in the right direction though as I’m sure you know. Tesla has finally started to open up their network to non Tesla albeit a slow progress for sure. In addition major car manufacturers have just announced that they are going to be adopting the Tesla charging port. All of these steps in the right direction. I could go on & on but I have already typed to much! Anyway I enjoyed your post & now I’m off to read more of your newsletter!
I should have included this in the list of things we need: Chargers next to more cafes and restaurants (IKEA is a good location too, just not as much for a long road trip unless I suppose you want to sample their meatballs). Apparently, Starbucks and IKEA will be the new "gas stations" for electric car drivers https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/starbucks-ikea-are-the-new-gas-stations-for-electric-car-drivers.
So I found your newsletter thru the link you left in a comment you made on the backstory “serial” that Mary Trump & company are writing. This post resonated with me because last September I purchased a Kia EV6. It is my first ev & shortly after I bought it & when I say shortly I mean like a few weeks after lol I took a road trip from western NY to SE Iowa. It was definitely a learning curve. I learned one important lesson when it’s cold out never pass up a fast charger even if you think oh I’m fine I’ll make it to the next stop no problem. I rolled into my second charging stop with 10% battery! Which now that I’m experienced would not be nearly as anxiety inducing of course as long as at least one of the chargers was working which is where the anxiety comes in. Of course the only reason I had the 10% left that I did is because I had turned off climate control & severely decreased my speed. Things are starting to move in the right direction though as I’m sure you know. Tesla has finally started to open up their network to non Tesla albeit a slow progress for sure. In addition major car manufacturers have just announced that they are going to be adopting the Tesla charging port. All of these steps in the right direction. I could go on & on but I have already typed to much! Anyway I enjoyed your post & now I’m off to read more of your newsletter!
That makes sense, and I still appreciate your pioneering spirit>
Great to see you guys. A solid-gold, comprehensive, extremely well-written and concise guide.
I don't have an ev yet, but when I get one this guide will come in more than handy-a real life-saver!
Thank you sooo much and congratulations on the maiden voyage of your publication.
Ben
Rosana, these are great tips, thanks for sharing your journey with us. The spread sheet is a great idea and not surprised with al the details in it.