State Of ChargeA year ago today, on his 87th birthday, my dad drove my 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV for the first time and I haven't gotten it back yet. Today is his 88th birthday, so in this video, I ask him what he thinks about the Bolt EV after living with it for one year.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:33 How dad commandeered my Bolt EV 04:50 Dad's driving impressions of the Bolt EV 08:17 Dad's thoughts on regenerative braking 09:25 Dad's cars when he was younger 11:30 Does he have range anxiety? 14:00 Dad's thoughts on charging and maintenance 17:55 Wrapup
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My 88-Year-Old Dad Wont Give Up His Chevrolet Bolt EVState Of Charge2025-07-27 | A year ago today, on his 87th birthday, my dad drove my 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV for the first time and I haven't gotten it back yet. Today is his 88th birthday, so in this video, I ask him what he thinks about the Bolt EV after living with it for one year.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:33 How dad commandeered my Bolt EV 04:50 Dad's driving impressions of the Bolt EV 08:17 Dad's thoughts on regenerative braking 09:25 Dad's cars when he was younger 11:30 Does he have range anxiety? 14:00 Dad's thoughts on charging and maintenance 17:55 Wrapup
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 04:21 On the road 09:02 At 75% state of charge 13:09 At 50% state of charge 17:36 At 25% state of charge 19:47 The final drive to the charger & final results 26:08 Summary 30:51 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 04:33 Initial concerns 09:50 Is it long enough? 13:02 Results from using it on my Rivina R1S 16:00 Results from using it to charge my F-150 Lightning 27:27 Analyzing the results 29:05 Final thoughts on the Hansshow Extension cable 37:45 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Recharge Rescue Connecticut: Poorly Done EV Charger Installation Causes FireState Of Charge2025-08-10 | In this Recharge Rescue episode, I travel to Middletown, Connecticut, to investigate and replace a 100-amp circuit that caused a small fire in a junction box in Matt's garage. By sheer luck, Matt went into his garage just as the fire started and was able to put it out with a fire extinguisher. Upon inspection, we found multiple problems that led to this near disaster.
West Electric of Connecticut: https://westelectric.energy/
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:00 Talking to the homeowner 06:15 The electrician explains the issue 13:37 The electrician corrects the issues (time lapse) 16:14 I talk to the electrician about what he did 16:11 I talk with Matt again, and we plug in his Tesla Model S 21:25 Inspecting the damaged equipment 27:16 Outro
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Last week, I visited Pando Electric's EV charging solution in use in an apartment building in Brooklyn, NY. The site features thirty of Pando's smart outlets, allowing residents to charge their EVs without overloading the building's electrical capacity.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 04:37 Inside the Pando charging solution 07:11 How Pando's solution distributes power 09:22 Joseph Nagle, Head of Corporate Strategy of Pando Electric 27:00 Plugging into a Pando outlet 29:40 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:36 I arrive at the IONNA station in Scranton, Pennsylvania 05:43 Seth Cutler, CEO of IONNA 15:51 Travis Sheetz, CEO of Sheetz 19:16 Final thoughts 22:46 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Unboxing 09:46 Key Features 11:29 Installation 15:08 Plugging it in for the first time 18:49 The display screen isn't as big as advertised 21:20 Cold weather testing 27:48 Extreme heat test 30:31 Automatic restart test 32:13 Using the app 36:46 My thoughts after using it and my safety concerns 43:34 ChargerRater scoring 47:33 The Apex Mach 2 hits and misses 48:11 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:19 On the way to Niagara Falls In An Escalade IQ 09:07 At the ChargePoint / GM Energy chargers in Cortland, NY 10:27 At the new chargers in Niagara Falls 14:51 Dalya Aboona, Manager of Public Charging at General Motors 30:48 Summary 34:24 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:38 What you need to know to charge at Tesla Superchargers 05:23 How to set up the Tesla app 07:40 How to set Google Navigation in your car to list Tesla Superchargers 10:30 How fast will Superchargers chage Honda and Acure vehicles 13:08 How to park at a Tesla Supercharger 16:00 How to use the NACS to CCS1 adapter 20:02 The different NACS to CCS1 adapters available today 27:32 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:55 Inspecting the problem at Braydon's home 04:06 Talking with Braydon about the problem 08:26 Decommissioning the NEMA 14-50 outlet and hardwiring the ChargePoint Home Flex 10:05 Talking with Pete, the Qmerit electrician 13:49 Talking with Braydon after the job is done 18:30 Inspecting the burned outlet 22:32 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.My Equinox EV Was Brutally Attacked By A Wild Turkey!State Of Charge2025-07-18 | My Equinox EV suffered a vicious attack at the hands (actually the beak) of a wild turkey. So I thought I'd make a video to document what happened and how I responded to it.
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Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Installing A High-Powered Emporia Pro EV Charger In An Apartment With A 100-Amp Electric ServiceState Of Charge2025-07-11 | In this video, I install a 48-amp EMporia Pro EV charger with PowerSmart, a feature that intelligently manages the total power output at the location to ensure the additional power delivered to the charger doesn't exceed the building's service capacity. This feature allows EV owners who live in apartment buildings and homeowners who have low-power electric service to charge their vehicles quickly at high charging rates.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:33 Where I'm installing the Emporia Pro with PowerSmart 05:28 Installing the Emporia Vue in the service panel 07:52 Installing the Emporia Pro on the side of the building 08:31 Pairing the system to WiFi and the Emporia app 09:49 Talking with the owner about his charging experience 14:25 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:29 Unboxing 10:44 The charger's key features 12:07 Installation & setting the power output 16:48 The extreme heat test 18:20 The automatic restart test 19:28 Extreme cold weather testing 24:48 Thoughts after using the charger for a couple of weeks 35:20 Problems with NEMA 14-50 outlets 36:49 Scoring on the ChargerRater 40:30 The Evipower2 hits and misses 42:29 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Cadillac Escalade IQ Goes An Astonishing 607 Miles On A Single Charge!State Of Charge2025-06-28 | I followed up my 70 mph highway range test of a Cadillac Escalade IQ with another one in which the vehicle was driven at a constant 60 mph, and the results were beyond my expectations. The Escalade IQ went 482 miles at 70 mph, so I was expecting it to go around 550 miles at 60 mph. However, it completed the range test by going an incredible 607 miles on a single charge!
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:11 The 10 mph range test difference 04:28 How far did the Escalade IQ go at 60 mph? 08:46 Comparing the Escalade IQ's 70 mph range test to the 60 mph range test 11:01 What's the best policy for a long range road trip? 12:25 How did GM get its electric vehicles to go so far per charge? 15:48 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:47 On the road with the Escalade IQ 07:01 At 75% state of charge 11:30 At 50% state of charge 14:33 At 25% state of charge 16:28 The final drive to the charging station 22:21 Summary of the range test 28:40 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.The (Safe) Ford Charge Station Pro CCS1 To NACS Adapter Has Arrived!State Of Charge2025-06-19 | There's finally a safe adapter for those who have a Level 2 EV charger with a CCS1 connector, such as the Ford Charge Station Pro and the GM PowerShare and want to use it to charge a NACS EV.
In this video, I explain why someone may need this adapter and the risks of using other adapters that aren't engineered properly for safety.
LaTough AC/DC adapter that I showed in the video (but don't recommend): amzn.to/4k2Exma
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:48 What this adapter does 08:00 Why are more people now encountering the problem that this adapter solves? 09:45 Why can't you use the Tesla CCS1 to NACS DC adapter? 12:52 Adapters that can work on AC and DC electricity aren't safe 15:06 What adapter do I recommend to charge a NACS EV from a Ford Charge Station Pro? 16:50 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:13 The four different Macan EV trims 05:05 Comparing the 70 mph and 80 mph range tests 10:59 Is driving faster or slower better for long road trips? 15:27 How much more does it cost to drive faster? 18:14 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Youre Doing It Wrong: Why Your Tesla NACS Adapter Isnt Working, And What To Do About ItState Of Charge2025-06-13 | I've had many of my followers message me asking why their NACS to CCS1 adapters won't work on a Tesla Wall Connector or Tesla Destination charger. The simple answer is that the NACS to CCS1 adapters only work on DC chargers, and Tesla's level 2 chargers utilize AC electricity. In this video, I explain why they won't work and what you need to do to charge a non-Tesla on a Tesla Wall connector or Destination charger.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:57 What's the problem with NACS adapters charging on Tesla Wall Connectors? 03:25 The difference between AC charging and DC charging 06:05 Why won't the DC adapters work on AC chargers? 08:11 What NACS adapter will work on a Tesla Wall Connector? 12:45 What NACS to CCS1 adapters can you use on a Tesla Supercharger? 14:07 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:55 On the road 07:31 At 75% state of charge 09:23 At 50% state of charge 12:00 The Porsche Macan EV product line 14:17 At 25% state of charge 17:59 The final drive to the charger 21:13 Arriving at the charger 26:17 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.CyberPhoenix: The Coolest Cybertruck Pop Up Camper You Can Buy Today!State Of Charge2025-06-05 | I get a full tour of the CyberPhoenix, a complete living quarters inside a pop-up camper made for the Tesla Cybertruck.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 The owner gives a short overview 05:31 Raising the top 07:50 CyberPhoenix interior tour 20:28 Why Eddie made this and how to get one 26:46 Summary, cost, and ordering 28:32 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:19 Unboxing the Emporia Pro 06:22 The Emporia Pro key features 07:32 Installation 12:05 The extreme heat test 14:26 The automatic restart test 16:13 Cold weather testing 17:27 The cable deep freeze test 18:54 The frozen connector drop test 20:02 The cold weather startup test 20:55 The Emporia App 28:36 Initial impressions after using the Emporia Pro 40:19 The Emporia Pro's ChargerRater score 44:07 The Emporia Pro's hits and misses 45:19 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Porsche Taycan vs Lucid Gravity: Who Really Has the Fastest EV Charging?State Of Charge2025-05-22 | I compare the Porsche Taycan to the Lucid Gravity to determine the fastest charging EV you can buy in the US or Europe today. I charge both from 0 to 100% and fully analyze the results for energy added as well as the range replenishing rate.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:09 What does the fastest charging EV mean? 04:31 The side-by-side recordings from 0 to 100% 13:34 Why did I use a 350 kW charger when the Gravity can charge at 400 kW? 16:34 The charging power chart with charging curves 18:59 The charging power chart with time added 24:05 The range replenishing rate charts 28:52 Comparing the range replenishing rates of the two vehicles 32:21 Summary 33:57 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Unboxing 02:54 EvoCharge Home 50 key features 04:05 Installing the EVoCharge Home 50 07:37 Wiring and setting the amperage output 11:01 Initial impressions and using the app 15:19 Cold weather testing 19:53 Automatic restart test 23:30 Extreme heat testing 26:11 My thoughts after using it for a few days 32:14 The ChargerRatre scorecard 36:07 EvoCharge Home 50 hits and misses 37:06 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Real World Vs EPA: How Far Can A Nissan Ariya Go At Highway Speeds?State Of Charge2025-05-07 | I fully charged a 2025 Nissan Ariya Platinum+ e-4ORCE with the 87 kWh battery and 20" wheels and drove it at 70 mph until the battery was depleted in my 70 mph highway range test.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:19 On the road and ground rules 11:02 At 75% state of charge 14:20 At 50% state of charge 20:38 At 25% state of charge 24:59 I might not make it! 27:23 Driving the final few miles to the charger below 0% SoC 35:23 The final stats 36:30 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:56 Ionna background 04:06 Ionna Q2 advances 06:02 Ionna automaker specific perks 09:03 The different types of Ionna Rechargeries 12:50 The future of fast charging in the US 13:51 Charger reliability 15:11 Ionna sites currently open 16:10 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:02 Key features 02:56 Charging my Lightning with the Amphenol adapter 05:24 How the charging session(s) went 11:15 Mariano Rigotti, Business Developer, EV Charging for Amphenol 17:39 Why isn't the adapter certified for 500-amps? 34:27 Summary 39:26 Outro
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So I traveled to McKinney, Texas, to visit the first official Walmart Charging location, and then interviewed Walmart's General Manager of retail EV charging, Adam Happel, who explained the company's EV charging network plans to me.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Walmart's potential capability 04:43 Driving to the Walmart Charging Station in McKinney, TX 11:17 How to use a Walmart EV Charging station 14:43 Adam Happel, Walmart's Retail EV Charging Network manager 17:12 How big will the Walmart Charging Network be? 20:18 Will Walmart have pull-through charging stalls 23:07 What about the existing networks that operate on Walmart properties 23:47 What connectors will be available? 26:07 Where will the chargers be located; safety concerns 31:55 Will Walmart undercut its competitors' pricing on EV charging? 33:06 How can Walmart improve the EV charging experience? 35:35 Summary 42:20 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Congestion Reduction Pilot 04:52 Rules for the Congestion Reduction Effort 07:09 Electrify America's statement and my thoughts 10:05 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.My Equinox EV Took Over Two Months To RepairState Of Charge2025-04-20 | My Equinox EV was hit by another vehicle on 2/11/25, and I've been documenting the repair process. After more than two months, the vehicle was finally repaired, and I went to pick it up to talk about the timeline and what caused the delay.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:48 At the body shop 04:07 Driving home 08:19 What Equinox content do you want? 08:44 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.The 2025 Porsche Taycan Is A Charging Monster! Deep Dive AnalysisState Of Charge2025-04-12 | The 2025 Porsche Taycan is one of the fastest-charging electric vehicles you can buy today, but is it the fastest? I set out to find that out by charging one from zero to 100% and once again from 10% to 80% and then offering my deep analysis of the data.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:33 Porsche improved Taycan fast charging for 2025 06:48 Taycan charging from 0% to 100% in time-lapse 10:37 Taycan charging from 10% to 80% in time-lapse 12:37 Taycan charging curve and graphs for the 0-100% session 19:43 Taycan charging curve and graphs for the 10-80% session 22:43 Comparing the charging curves 25:16 Is the Taycan still the fastest-charging EV in the US? 29:14 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Cadillac Optiq details 04:49 Ground rules for range tests 13:31 At 75% state of charge 16:44 At 50% state of charge 18:28 At 25% state of charge 22:03 Driving the final mile to the charging station 28:56 Range test summary 37:43 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.How To Charge A Cadillac EV On A Tesla Supercharger: Everything You Need To KnowState Of Charge2025-04-09 | In this video I explain how Cadillac EV owners can access and charge their vehicle on Tesla Superchargers.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Different connectors and adapters needed 02:20 How to find Tesla Superchargers that you can use 05:46 Using the Tesla and My Cadillac apps to charge at Superchargers 10:12 Tesla Magic Dock locations 11:50 How to park at the Superchargers 14:46 Plugging in and using the app to authenticate the session 16:14 How to end the charging session and unplug 17:18 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Is The Lucid Gravity The Fastest Charging EV You Can Buy Today? I Put It To The Test To Find OutState Of Charge2025-04-07 | I charge the 2025 Lucid Gravity on a Tesla Supercharger and a 350 kW EVgo DC fast charger after talking with Lucid team members Emad Dlala and Blake Hemingway about how they worked to make the Gravity the best charging electric vehicle in North America.
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Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:19 Interview with Emad Dlala 0:26:52 At the Tesla Supercharger 0:29:03 Interview with Blake Hemingway 0:41:33 Evaluating the results of charging on the Supercharger 0:45:02 At the EVgo station 0:49:30 Evaluating the results of charging on the EVgo station 0:55:21 Wrapup with Emad Dlala 1:00:56 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Lucid Gravity ChargingState Of Charge2025-04-07 | I'm at the Lucid Motors headquarters in Newark, California, about to conduct the first independent fast charge recordings of the upcoming Lucid Gravity, an all-electric seven-passenger SUV.Range Test: How Far Will The 2025 MINI Countryman SE All4 Go At Highway Speeds?State Of Charge2025-04-01 | I fully charge a 2025 MINI Countryman SE All4 and drive it at 70 miles per hour until the battery is exhausted in my highway range test.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:24 On the road 07:53 At 75% SoC 09:59 At 50% SoC 12:40 At 25% SoC 15:22 Driving the final few miles 21:53 The results 27:14 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Electrify America Begins NACS Pilot Using Alpitronic HYC400sState Of Charge2025-03-29 | I discuss Electrify America's new pilot program which is introducing NACS connectors and Alpitronic HYC400 chargers to its network for the first time.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:22 Background 05:10 Electrify America's equipment vendor history 07:24 The two sites in the NACS pilot program and the website page 11:18 Summary 14:22 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:03 EVIQO Chargers 05:28 Cat Strap cable theft prevention 09:25 Splitvolt circuit splitter 15:35 Kempower charging 19:18 eFireX EV battery fire extinguishers 24:02 Pando Electric 27:41 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.2025 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo 70 MPH Highway Range TestState Of Charge2025-03-25 | I fully charge a 2025 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo and drive it at a constant 70 mph to see how far it will go in my 70 mph highway range test.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:24 Range test details 09:52 At 75% state of charge 13:23 At 50% state of charge 16:23 At 25% state of charge 19:00 Driving the final 2 miles 27:14 Final results 29:51 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.We Now Have a Date & Details For Honda & Acuras Tesla Supercharger AccessState Of Charge2025-03-24 | Honda and Acura's electric vehicles will gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network starting in June 2025. Vehicles will need a NACS to CCS1 adapter to interface with the Superchargers and I explain the details in this video.
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Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Low Cost EV Charger Review: The $199 Wattsaving US10State Of Charge2025-03-20 | My full review of the Wattsaving US10 EV charger. This EV charger costs under $200, delivers 40 amps, and has RFID access control. But is it worth it?
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Unboxing 04:25 Key Features 05:20 Installation 08:54 Extreme heat test 12:24 Automatic restart test 14:03 Cold weather tests 19:03 My thoughts after using it and the access control feature 24:31 My ratings 29:37 My hits and misses 30:12 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:10 The interview begins - Why did Ford select Lectron? 09:26 Will Lectron also sell the new adapter directly? 10:45 What about UL2252 certification? 14:15 Ford's position on using non-approved adapters 20:12 Is Lectron working with any other automaker on an adapter? 23:13 Did Tesla fail to deliver what it promised? 25:48 Why is the NACS to CCS1 adapter so important? 31:13 Summary 34:30 Outro
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:28 How to order your adapter 03:32 Ford's video on how it made the adapter 06:58 Ford's Blue Oval Charging network update 08:55 Apple maps Supercharger intergation 09:20 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Im Giving Away An Emporia EV ChargerState Of Charge2025-03-10 | Watch the video to learn how to enter. The winner will be announced on April 1st. (No fools!)Testing A Shorter Version Of The A2Z Tesla Supercharger (NACS) Extension CableState Of Charge2025-03-10 | This is a follow-up to my original Tesla Supercharger extension cable video I posted a few weeks ago. A2Z EV, is the company that will be selling these 5-foot extension cables in a few months, and some of my followers wondered if that would be long enough to reach their chargeport. So I made a mock-up and tested it with a few different EVs.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:36 Testing it with a few different EVs 09:53 Summary 13:13 Is a longer version in the works? 14:40 Outro
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Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Chevrolet Equinox EV Accident Repair UpdateState Of Charge2025-03-07 | My Equinox EV was hit by another vehicle three weeks ago while parked and I'm documenting the repair process. This is part two of the series.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:03 At the body Shop 04:49 Summary 06:39 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.Tesla Repairs Supercharger damaged By Fire (Possibly Arson) is Repaired In Less Than 48 HoursState Of Charge2025-03-06 | Tesla's Supercharger site in Littleton, Massachusetts was set on fire and appears to be the victim of arson, but the investigation is ongoing. Tesla announced on X that it would have the site completely fixed in less than 48 hours and amazingly, it did.