Coast to Coast EVs

Join your fellow EV nerds for a look at all of the DCFC projects that matter across North America as the year comes to a close. With all of the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew tracking multiple projects, we assess how far we've come in the past 12-18 months and the work that's still ahead. From the ongoing Tesla Supercharger network opening up and EVgo's travel expansion through Pilot-Flying J, to newer efforts like IONNA, Ford Charge, and many smaller players, there's a lot to cover. We'll also look north of the border in Canada and at the pros and cons of public programs like NEVI in catalyzing DCFC. If you have requests for future topics, contact the team on plugandplayev@gmail.com.Topic Timestamps:Chapters:0:00 - Start2:22 - In the News: Rivian-VW Joint Venture13:11 - Viewer Intros/Comments19:10 - DCFC in 2024: From Bust to Boom20:48 - Pilot-Flying J: Start of a DCFC Renaissance?23:28 - Public Fast Charging Before "the Boom"25:26 - New Players > Existing Networks in California29:28 - Cross-country EV Travel with Pilot-Flying J33:40 - IONNA's Mixed Approach to Site Selection37:25 - Dual J3400/CCS1 Starting to Show Up41:00 - Colusa Casino EV Charging & "Sleeper Sites"48:30 - Bad Old Days: EV Gateway Fails to Impress49:30 - Kwik Charge Open for Business54:26 - FPL Evolution57:00 - Future of the NEVI Program1:04:41 - Relative Cost of Tesla Superchargers1:10:44 - Viewer Comments1:18:47 - BC Hydro's Electric Highway1:22:53 - Circle K1:25:28 - Rivian Adventure Network1:26:30 - Ford Charge1:28:07 - Mercedes-Benz HPC: Buc'ees + Starbucks1:29:20 - Buc'ees or Pilot-Flying J? Viewers Decide!1:32:18 - Close

Join the Coast-to-Coast EVs team to unpack the increasing importance of used electric vehicles to the volatile EV market in North America. With depreciation a major factor in EV purchases and leasing a popular option to protect against outdated tech, finding great deals on pre-owned electric vehicles is becoming much more common.We explore the current market and explain why the years to come promise to be even more fruitful for buyers who prefer pre-owned vehicles. Could these excellent deals on highly capable EVs be the key to unlocking wider adoption at all levels of affordability? Returning guest Darren Orange helps us unpack these topics and walk us through his experience moving from a Chevy Bolt EV to a pre-owned Tesla Model 3 (early ownership video here: https://youtu.be/bAREs8-YnAc?si=NUKoIBUhjlaBwGoT)Time Stamps:0:00 - Start2:18 - Consolidation in the EV Infrastructure Space7:32 - The Future of Freewire Technologies?11:14 - Viewer Intros & Comments15:35 - Used EV Market Strength in the United States17:32 - Darren's Used EV Purchase (2022): Then & Now24:20 - EV Battery/Powertrain Warranties26:00 - EV Depreciation27:30 - Price Fluctuations of Electric Vehicles31:00 - Premium Pre-owned EVs: Pros & Cons34:00 - Used Tesla Model S or New Tesla Model 3?37:43 - Incentives for Used Electric Vehicles43:01 - Recurrent Auto Highlights Used EV Inventory for 202550:27 - Buying Used vs. Leasing New Electric Vehicles55:43 - Pros & Cons of Used EVs1:07:04 - Used EV Edge Cases1:18:05 - Resources for Used EVs1:21:05 - Viewer Comments & Insights1:27:55 - CloseRelated Links:Recurrent Used EV Market Report Q4 2024 - https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/used-electric-vehicle-buying-reportIRS Used Clean Vehicle Credit Info - https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-creditCox Automotive EV Market Analysis - https://www.cbtnews.com/u-s-electric-vehicle-market-sees-record-growth-as-ev-sales-hit-new-milestones/Jim Farley Fully Charged Interview - https://youtu.be/PGx7AyD9okg

BJ Birtwell, founder of the nationally-renowned Emobility show Electrify Expo, joins Walter, Eric, and Steve to unpack the transition to electrified transportation. From Ebikes and scooters to electric cars and sports vehicles, we'll discuss the current level of EV adoption and how BJ's rapidly expanding event brings the benefits of electric transportation to a wider audience. Learn more about the event and secure tickets for its New York edition here: https://www.electrifyexpo.com/Chapters:0:00 - Start2:15 - General Motors Eschews EV Skeptics3:15 - GM EV Sales 2024 vs. 20239:30 - GM Drops Ultium Brand + Battery Strategy13:15 - BJ Birtwell, Founder of Electrify Expo, on US EV Adoption16:58 - EV Tariffs in Europe and North America22:53 - Viewer Intros and Comments26:20 - Electrify Expo New York Details29:45 - Growth of Electrify Expo and Changing Consumer Types34:36 - Expo Venues and Experiences39:15 - The Importance of Bringing Fun to the EV Experience40:22 - Electrify Expo Guest Demographics44:20 - "As Electric As You Want to Be..."47:39 - Current Limitations to EV Ownership51:30 - Perception vs. Reality of EV Buyers57:40 - EV Charging Vendors at Electrify Expo?1:05:30 - Future Electrify Expo Markets?1:09:07 - EV Affordability in 20241:15:38 - Viewer Preferences on How to Buy a Vehicle1:19:00 - IONNA Rechargeries Incoming!1:26:40 - Failing EV Charging Hardware (Enel X Way, Freewire Tech)1:30:54 - Close

Janek Metzner and Julius Wilhelm of the Electric Avenue newsletter (links below) join Steve and Walter to unpack their record-setting trip across the United States in a Lucid Air. Find the full trip video and newsletter site below:TRIP -    • World record 2,800-mile drive in a Lu...  NEWSLETTER - https://www.readelectricavenue.com/su...This is a bonus episode of Coast-to-Coast EVs, pre-recorded and set as a YouTube Premiere so that Eric can join for the replay and participate in the live chat with viewers. You can also check out Chase Drum's interview with the record-setting duo over on ‪@GridConnections‬ - https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd6e3313

This episode explores the concerning rise in EV charging cable theft in certain parts of the United States. Where is it happening, what's involved, and are there steps that organizations can take to stamp it out? These are some of the questions we cover with returning guest Chase Drum of the Grid Connections podcast.Timestamps:0:00 - Start2:04 - In the News: 2025 IONIQ 5 Updates5:28 - Transition to J3400/NACS Ports21:39 - Chevy Bolt as Adventure Vehicle?23:00 - Spotlight: Seattle26:00 - Cable Theft: Local Issue or Epidemic?36:20 - Distinguishing Between Theft & Vandalism43:03 - CPO Strategies to Address Theft49:50 - EV Charging as a Community Resource51:00 - Potential Remedies to Cable Cutting1:21:04 - Closing Thoughts + Grid Connections Hits 50!Content from each of tonight's co-hosts:Chase/Grid Connections # 50 -    • Ep. 50: Training the Next Generation ...  Eric/News Coulomb NorCal EVC Update -    • North State California EV Charging Up...  Walter/tNAC Adapter Test -    • Comprehensive Test of the EVDANCE Min...  If you'd like to see accelerated timelines for this channel's content, take a look at Oversubscribe and let us know if this is a good way to make that happen: https://plugandplayev.oversubscribe.co/.

Join Eric, Walter, Steve, and special guest Chuck Hayward of ReVision Energy to contrast how different states are handling EV charging rollouts and how these strategies might impact their future tourism.Chuck is an EV charging site specialist based out of New England, so he sees both ends of the spectrum when it comes to charging options. Our conversation covers all aspects of electric vehicle infrastructure and how states are taking different paths through the EV transition.Topics:0:00 - Start0:27 - Show Schedule2:01 - In the News... Love's EV Charging Expansion9:28 - GM-Samsung Battery Partnership Postponed12:46 - Former Tesla Charging Lead Lands at Uber17:18 - Viewer Intros/Comments 23:00 - Intro to Chuck Hayward of ReVision Energy29:21 - EV Charger Reliability and Maintenance32:27 - The Potential for Fleet Electrification35:21 - Unifying Home Energy with Vehicle-to-X (V2L, V2H etc.)40:50 - Viewer Questions48:07 - How Well Are States Handling the EV Transition?58:55 - Contrasting State EV Infrastructure Strategies1:06:18 - Monitoring Site Reliability & Measuring Uptime1:15:25 - Why Charging Laggard States Could Be Cut Out1:17:30 - Getting the Right Chargers at the Right Site1:25:55 - Where Are $$$ Best Spent to Further EV Adoption?1:36:45 - Closing Thoughts & ReVision EnergyVisit www.revisionenergy.com for more info on Chuck's work (and to find Sunsquatch! "Sun who?" - https://www.sunsquatch.com/).Check out what's coming up for Coast-to-Coast EVs via our show page here: https://plugnplayev.com/coast-to-coast-evs-show/

Join the Coast-to-Coast team for a wide-ranging discussion on EV price parity, charging an electric vehicle on the road, and the value of upcoming openings from the Rivian Adventure Network and Tesla Supercharger adapters.Please contact plugandplayev@gmail.com with topics and show suggestions. You can visit https://plugnplayev.com/coast-to-coast-evs-show/ to find the latest on our next show dates and scheduled guests.

How well does the EV charging infrastructure in North America serve the market in 2024? With EV adoption breaking 10% of new vehicle sales and used EV sales strong, are we close to overburdening the public charging stations available, or in the pipeline for the near future?This installment of Coast-to-Coast EVs focuses on a discussion we had in June, where the idea of "overbuilding" charging infrastructure was raised. It generated some vibrant debate in the comments and we promised to unpack the idea further, so here's your chance!The discussion considers all angles of the charging buildout in the United States and Canada to answer a simple question: are we at risk of building more chargers than we need?We also cover a busy week of new charging partnerships, from Toyota swelling the IONNA ranks to eight OEMs to BP Pulse becoming the latest entrant to increasingly crowded parking lots at Simon Properties and Mercedes-Benz juicing up I-5 with new Alpitronic 400 kW Hyperchargers at Starbucks locations.Timestamps:0:00 - Start1:15 - NEWS: New Charging Partnerships13:10 - Viewer Intros & Comments18:37 - DCFC Overbuild... Are We Kidding?!22:00 - The Risk of Overemphasizing Travel Charging28:30 - The Chargers We Need Differ By User Groups31:00 - DCFC By the (NREL) Numbers34:15 - Viewer Comments on DCFC Needs42:00 - Build for Current Owners or Future Adopters?50:29 - Can Overbuilding Stoke EV Adoption?1:01:33 - Without Reliability, Overbuilding Ain't Helping1:05:57 - Public Supercharger Access + Broader Distribution of DCFC Demand1:10:03 - Viewer Closing Comments1:21:17 - CloseIf you enjoy what we do and would like to see more, please consider fueling the channel with a cup of joe on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/plugandplayev -- we'll even put your name on the cup!