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My Top Tips For Your EV Road Trips! What I've Learned So Far
Ep. 399
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Episode 399: Join Francie as she goes over her top tips to help have the best EV road trip! Definitely let us know in the comments what your #1 EV road trip would be.
[ CHAPTERS ]
0:00 Introduction About EV Road Trips
02:47 Know Your EV
04:53 Download & Use The Apps!
07:23 Have Your EV Charging Supplies - Chargers, Adapters, Etc.
08:41 Follow EV Charging Etiquette
10:23 Have An EV Charging Strategy
11:30 Know Your EV Chargers
12:30 You Will Spend More Time At Chargers
13:09 Get Out Of Your Dang Car
13:33 Booking EV Friendly Lodging
14:53 Things Francie Thinks You Should Have Around
17:07 Your Attitude Is Everything
17:33 Wrapping It Up
Links used to support today's show:
- https://www.transportation.gov/rural/ev/toolkit/ev-basics/charging-speeds
- https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/plugging-in-an-ev/
- https://www.plugshare.com/
- https://abetterrouteplanner.com/
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