Zero E-Michigan

Ep 39 - Holiday EV Road Trip Tips

November 22, 2023 Karl Bloss Season 1 Episode 39
Zero E-Michigan
Ep 39 - Holiday EV Road Trip Tips
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Taking a holiday road trip with your EV?  A little bit of preparation goes a long way. 

We spoke with seasoned Ford Mustang Mach E road tripper Luke Wilson about pointers for how to find charging along the way, etiquette for Level 1 and Level 2 charging at hotels as well as what to do and what to avoid at your destination.

Ordering a new Tesla?  Use my referral code to get 6 months of free Supercharging (2023 offer):  http://ts.la/karl5062

- Ford Mustang Mache E - https://www.ford.com/suvs/mach-e/
- A Better Route Planner - https://abetterrouteplanner.com/
- Plug and Charge - https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35044132/plug-and-charge-ev-charging-mustang-mach-e/
- PlugShare - https://www.plugshare.com/
- EVGo - https://www.evgo.com/
- Electrify America Pass + Pricing - https://www.electrifyamerica.com/mobile-app/
- Tesla Destination Chargers - https://www.tesla.com/destination-charging
- Tesla Tap adapter - https://www.umc-j1772.com/
- Stormcloud Brewing Taproom - https://www.plugshare.com/location/155656
- Lucid Motors - https://lucidmotors.com/
- Spring Lake DCFC - https://www.plugshare.com/location/540038
- Red E Charging - https://www.redecharge.com/
- Travel Centers of America - Electrify America partnership - https://media.electrifyamerica.com/en-us/releases/204
- Flying J - EVGo partnership - https://pilotflyingj.com/press-release/19335
- Buc-ee’s - Mercedes charging partnership - https://electrek.co/2023/11/09/mercedes-taps-largest-convenience-store-operator-ev-charging/

Intro
Finding DC Fast Charging
Plug and Charge Technology
Buying Down Electric Rates with Memberships
Adapters for Tesla Destination Chargers
Buy the Right Amp Adapter!
Using Level 1 Charging at Hotels
How Much Range Does Level 1 Add?
How Much Does Level 1 Cost the Host?
Goal - Road Trip to Washington State
Cheap Level 1 Charging with Family
Etiquette for Charging Costs
Overloading a Home Circuit
Using Extension Cords
EV Outreach on Road Trips
Some Planning Goes a Long Way
Explore Amenities Near EV Chargers