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That is unless you have a Tesla.
Just put in a destination and the ecosystem tells you where to stop and for how long.
For the rest of the EV world, its a bit more work.
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All the Apps
Download all the charging station apps and set up accounts.
Regardless, get theElectrify America,EVgo,Charge Point, and any other EV charging station apps available.
Ive actually encountered charge stations with bad card readers and I had to use the app instead.
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That way youre not opening and closing applications to find the nearest spot to plug in your vehicle.
An automaker actually told me about this service a few years ago for a long EV road trip.
With it, it’s possible for you to input your vehicle and its state of charge.
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The night before the trip, set your vehicle to accept a 100-percent charge.
On the road, while DC fast charging, you have a choice.
Youre likely totally fine with just an 80-percent charge if youre sticking to the major interstate arteries.
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Holiday Lines
Holiday traveling is always going to be a gridlock-filled pain.
No matter what you drive, add more time to your travel plans.
Lines at the pump are common so expect to see lines for charging stations.
That means the wait is going to be longer.
This is where you have to make a food decision.
Or its going to add additional stress to an already stressful part of your vacation.
Sometimes easier is better and a majority of your driving is battery powered.
If Im going on a long road trip with our dogs, we rent a minivan.
Until the ID Buzz is available, we still cruise with gas.
But going gas is going to cost you.
Car rental and gas prices are still insanely high.
So youre going to pay for that convenience.
Shell be cool with it.
After all, you drove all that way to see her.
