Someone posted this earlier this year about charger availability in Beatty NV. Could easily be anyone’s worst nighmare.
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I always check various apps to see other charger locations... but there’s just really nothing else within 100 miles of Beatty. Worst case, help is on the way, I suppose. The Tesla SC network is really nice to have now for Teslas. RAN will be nice when already in place.Beatty has a single chargepoint CCS unit. (The others are J1772 and chademo). Never go on a road trip without having enough juice to make it to the fast next charger if the one you're targeting is out of commission.
Road trips with EVs are a breeze if you plan correctly. If you're just la-dee-da'ing it you might find yourself in an uncomfortable place for longer than you want.
Very true but there are going to remote spots or less traveled routes that will lag in charging infrastructure at this early date, 3% of cars being EV.more time sitting down and planning a trip
It could be Anyremotetown, US of A. Just happens to be a perfect EV charging scenario. It’s important to those who might want to visit Death Valley on their Rivian. I know i would have but good thing i drove my TMY when I recently went and the SC actually works when i have under 10% left.Using a back of beyond place like Beatty NV for a lamentation about lack of fast DC chargers seems a bit strained.
Perhaps Beatty City Council will use some of the Federal funding for chargers to fix it. I'd start with them if that spot is important for your travels.
I see so many people complaining about EA but my experiences have been good. I generally take our MS but not so much because of charging infrastructure but because it is a great car for long drives. But when I have taken the Bolt, and when my kids have taken it, EA has always worked. Of course maxing at around 67 kW it doesn't test the upper charging speeds. I think Superchargers are still better, particularly with the ease of use, plug and play and it always works, but the gap seems to be closing in terms of locations (at least in the Pacific Northwest) and reliability.I can't tell you how dramatically improved the CCS infrastructure is in the West now compared to three years ago. EA is making a big difference but the others are stepping up too. People piss and moan about charging infrastructure but if they spent less time complaining and more time sitting down and planning a trip they could fully reap the benefits instead of just being afraid of range.
As has mine with the Tesla. I think it has to do with frequency of use, experience. Unlike a gas station, the car has to talk to the station and vice versa. Some stations require you setup first, others that the plug in first. Then which app you use. Some work well with Plugshare but adds a layer of communication. Some work better with the app and then better if you are a subscriber.I see so many people complaining about EA but my experiences have been good. I