Coast to Coast EVs

DC fast-charging deployments continue to set records, with almost 16,000 distinct locations across the US and Canada for EV drivers to choose from as we approach mid-2026. But how many of those would you actually want to charge with?Listings show that almost one-quarter of those locations are at auto dealers, which is an immediate no for many EV drivers (years of low power, blocked chargers, and extortionate pricing tend to grind you down). Then strip out low-power sites, workplace chargers, or other less appealing options, and the numbers get much smaller.In edition 61 of Coast-to-Coast EVs WisconsEV's -- http://youtube.com/@WisconsEV -- Jay Williams returns to the show to discuss the kind of places we want to charge, as Eric, Walter, and Steve, also answer the question for our respective regions: DCFC is expanding, but is it in the right places?We unpack how the fast-charging landscape in the US and Canada breaks out by category, identify regional differences, get opinions and insights from viewers across the continent, and then assess where we need DCFC to accelerate next. More metro area charging hubs? Medium-powered options at your favorite grocery store? 24kW units at visitor centers for all National Parks? The latest DCFC hardware at big box stores across the US? Check out this episode to break out where fast charging is most common across the US and Canada, and what we need to see next to energize the type of sites where EV drivers want to, rather than have to, charge.

As the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo wrapped up in Las Vegas in early May, electric fleets seemed closer than ever. From the Tesla Semi starting series production and some fleet operators posting orders in the hundreds, to a bevy of EV infrastructure companies developing freight charging corridors from their SoCal base up to Nevada and out to the Texas Triangle, years of promises and pilots are becoming a reality on the road.So are electric fleet vehicles the next catalyst for EV adoption? Stripped of the emotional aspect of vehicle buying that fuels the ICE v. EV polarization in consumer sales, fleet EVs will live or die on total cost (and convenience) of ownership alone. As diesel prices skyrocket and charging infrastructure expands, the calculus is increasingly tilting towards electrification.Join Eric, Walter, and Steve in this edition of Coast-to-Coast EVs to hear where fleet electrification stands today, what we can expect to see over the next 12 months, and where the charging infrastructure overlaps with the public CPO sites that many of us use for regional travel and road trips.

Is it faster charging that will make the difference? Or level 2 in every city space, workplace, and residential parking lot?Will Chinese electric vehicles finally break into the US via Canada and/or Mexico to dominate the market? Or can US automakers rise to the challenge of navigating a policy landscape that veers between pro- and anti-EV with every election cycle?In this edition, the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew and community explore factors influencing North America's stop-start EV adoption, and try to answer the complex question: what will finally accelerate us into the EV future that so many other regions have already embraced?

Join Eric, Walter, Steve, and returning special guest Landon West, aka ‪@TheArkansaseTraveler‬ Arkansas eTraveler, for the latest rundown on every aspect of Walmart EV Charging's spring acceleration.From plans and permits to new states, new roles, and action at Sam's Club, we covered the burning questions as Walmart positions to blanket the US in retail-aligned fast charging.Chapters:0:00 - Start2:00 - In the News: IONNA to Upgrade Circle K Charge US Locations15:54 - Introducing: The Charge Collaborative20:17 - A New Way to Track Walmart EV Charging Progress22:00 - Walmart EVC Update from Landon (mid-April 2026)25:00 - Transformer Shortages and EV Charging Projects26:40 - Walter's Walmart Site Scouting in Charlotte, NC33:00 - Eric's Walmart Site Scouting in Northern California46:17 - Curbside Pickup/Grocery Delivery While Charging57:30 - Sam's Club EV Charging Incoming?1:11:40 - How EV Driver Can Influence DCFC Site Selection1:20:18 - Viewer Comments & Questions1:29:00 - Community Contributions & Acknowledgements1:30:51 - Close - Now Watch This 👇👀   • EV Adoption Will Now Accelerate Thanks To ...   ⬅️Get groceries while you chargeWalter's Charlotte-area Walmart Exploration -    • Visiting 7 Walmart Energy locations in Cha...  Eric's NorCal Walmart Exploration - Coming Soon!Links referenced in video: The Charge Collaborative -   / discord  Wattmart Portal/App - https://wattmart.community/Walmart EV Charging Official Page - https://www.walmart.com/cp/ev/9145505Channel Links:‪@TheArkansaseTraveler‬ ‪@newscoulomb3705‬ ‪@thenetworkarchitectchannel‬ ‪@The_Amped_Americano‬ ‪@jimsEVadventures‬ ‪@EV-Texans‬ ‪@CurrentHeading‬ Contributors on X-itter:Landon - https://x.com/TheArkeTravelerSpencer - https://x.com/scotsrule08Alejandro - https://x.com/alejandroev66

Why aren't we further along with public destination charging in North America? Filling your battery when and where the EV is parked is usually cited as the main advantage of electric vehicles. It's typically cheaper, more convenient, and reputedly better for battery longevity. But that advantage is usually raised in terms of home charging. Away from individual dwellings, public AC charging is often labeled too slow for an hour or two stop and too inconvenient for renters or visitors to use unless it's right on-site. As a result, excitement around new L2 deployments is muted compared to flashier DC Fast Charging, and key charging solutions like curbside charging in cities and AC charging in parking garages remain stuck in pilot programs or in limited-access locations.In this episode of Coast-to-Coast EVs, we explore the largest L2 providers in the US and Canada, the different types of AC charging locations, and reasons for the relatively lethargic pace of L2 deployments, even as DCFC posted a record-setting year in 2025. We also discuss the overlap with low-power DC charging (25-50kW), and get your take on the most compelling places for L2 to be deployed.Host Channels:Eric/News Coulomb -    / @newscoulomb3705  Walter/The Network Architect Channel -    / @thenetworkarchitectchannel  Resources/channels mentioned in discussion:Alternative Fuels Data Center Listing for L2 (US + Canada) - https://afdc.energy.gov/stations#/ana...Technology Connextras -    • Don't overthink electric car charging (we ...  STL EV Info -    / @stl_ev_info  The Arkansas eTraveler -    • Walmart EV Charging Just Dropped HUGE Hints  Chapters: 0:00 - Start2:30 - 200K AC Ports But Still L2 Lethargy5:12 - Our Public L2 Experiences17:04 - L2 in US/Canada By the Numbers23:00 - DCFC Boom vs. Underinvestment in AC 32:45 - Varying Use Cases for Public L2 Charging43:52 - Co-location of L2 and DC Fast Charging Options1:00:00 - Distributed Power DCFC and Adjusted Charge Times1:04:20 - Higher Power AC or Lower Power DC for Medium Dwell Times? 1:23:27 - Projects in the Pipeline + Close1:26:40 - ⚡Cheers, Nerds!🤓

Join Eric, Walter, and Steve to unpack a new era of competition in US/Canada DC fast charging. Will it usher in much-needed price competition and customer choice, or will a few big players continue to dominate due to deep pockets and coverage that spans the continent?If you want to jump to a specific aspect of the topic, here's what we discussed 👇Chapters:0:00 - Start1:10 - Fast Charger Competition, Finally2:12 - How are new competitors going to win EV drivers over?9:59 - IONNA hits 100 sites/~1K stalls - thousands more underway17:25 - Route Planning: How do you find EV fast-charging stations?32.26 - Tesla navigation recommendations + Supercharger for Business38:42 - What compels non-Tesla drivers to prioritize Superchargers?48:30 - Reliability is now the price of entry50:08 - The moving target of DCFC pricing1:06:00 - Sidebar: Energy shocks impact electricity prices as well1:14:18 - Energy sources + utility-backed DCFC pricing1:18:10 - Competitive Distinction: how can North American CPOs stand out?1:24:06 - Does membership pricing make a difference?1:29:10 - Close: Cheers, Nerds!