Another tip at EA stations. If your EV can only take maximum of 150 kw or less, don’t plug into one of the 350 kw chargers. Unless, of course there no 150 kw chargers available.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

That is a great reminder! It is best to be courteous customers!

I bought my Bolt almost 4 1/2 years ago. Great commuter car, but now I'm retired and am about to take my first road trip with it, WI to FL. I'm getting better tips from you than from the KZreadrs who specialize only in EV's. For example, based on your recommendation and experience, I'm going to replace my 12 volt battery before I leave. Thanks!

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏🙏🙏 Have fun! We sure do! Our Bolt loves Florida weather!

It's good to see ordinary folks like yourselves explaining this stuff in layman's language instead of some techno geek. Great videos!

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@ce24prs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your advice,I've ordered a 2023 Bolt EUV,so your info will help me get started on my new Electric Journey 😀

Thanks for the detailed instructions. Note that the "lift the handle up to hold it in" (@time 3:40) is Chevy Bolt specific. Other EVs do a better job of holding the plug in so you don't have to hold it up.

@mattherndon9317

Жыл бұрын

I thought it was, but I’ve helped multiple Ioniq 5 owners who were having problems charging and holding up the handle to initiate seemed to fix their issue by allowing the charger to communicate with their cars. I also showed them the trick of using the app to initiate. I wish EA would improve their chargers so this wasn’t needed, but till that happens it’s a great trick to know and share.

@GlennGutierrez

Жыл бұрын

​@@mattherndon9317 If you've watched any Teslabjørn EV review videos, he's had to lift the CCS handle on various vehicles for years. Maybe there's just too much wiggle room in the CCS spec? It's a good tip to know, either way.

You’re absolutely right! The key is NOT plugging in immediately. Once you get the correct charging unit on your app set up, then it’s time to plug in. Thanks for this video.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great explainer! I've also gotten the same instructions from EA customer support on a road trip last fall. One difference I follow, and I think it makes it easier, is that you can swipe to start the charge in the app BEFORE you plug the charger into the car. This works every time for me, and you don't have go from the app, plug in, then go back to the app.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That sounds easier. We'll try that!

You are my heroes ! I love that you defined your acronym upfront ! Im guessing you are actually an engineer, many others seem to want to sound like they are and are unintelligable or at least confusing.

This is a wonderful video. Clear, well-thought and thoroughly done. Thanks for contributing to the EV world!

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind note. We truly appreciate it!

Great video. Thanks for the information. I am waiting for delivery of my 2023 BMW iX X drive 50. It will be my first electric vehicle and appreciate all the information I can get. Thanks again and keep making these videos.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! 🎊🎉👍👏 That is a great vehicle. You'll love it!

Thank you very much. Good video. We're Dutch and traveling with an EV through Norway now on vacation. The same issues here with charging, but we hope that in 10-20 years it will all go much smoother.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

We do, too. Although, we hope it doesn't take 10-20 years! :)

Very helpful! Your instructions actually work. Thank you!

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

Love your Video’s , true and honest experience with charging your EV. Thank You.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We appreciate that!

Great Video! These are the kind of videos we love, break things down to completely to understand for the new or prospective owner! Love that you have the option to charge as a guest. But the monthly membership is well worth it! Great content

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏 We love our EV but there are many better ones now!

@TomPauls007

Жыл бұрын

I was hesitant to pay for the premium subscription until I noted that the kWh charge cost dropped from 41c to 31c. We’re believers!

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

@@TomPauls007 Yep. EA is really good about letting you start and stop, too. If you don't do many road trips, you can just join for a month and then cancel after your trip.

Awesome video I just got an EV and have struggled with the EA systems. I will give these steps a try at my next charge.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Let us know if you have any problems. We may be able to answer questions and help you have more success. The EA charging network is great but frustrating!

Nicely done. Thanks, Joined the ev world yesterday!

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! 🎊🎉👍👏 Welcome to the club!

Guys Love the video! I am a new EV'r and trying to figure out the public charging process. This was helpful.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear! Enjoy the ride and welcome to the club!

Another easy, enjoyable and informative video. I appreciate the husband and wife team approach because I’m buying the Bolt to replace my wife’s Honda Fit and it was most important to us that she likes the car and that she will feel comfortable driving it. When we looked at one at the dealership, already sold, she liked it. I expect to do 99% of our drinking around town within 10-20 miles but we will also visit our family in Charlotte which is about 100 miles away so I’m already scheming to see how I will recharge without plugging in at her home. Our hotel has charging stations - 2 with 2 charge cords- that’s good but what if they’re taken? So I will want to have other alternatives from which to choose. Thanks again for another Top 10!

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I think you'll love your Bolt more than we do! They cost less now than ever! Such a great deal. You can add about 50 miles per overnight charge on a 120 connection when you visit family in Charlotte. If your hotel's cords aren't available. There are about 8 DC fast chargers in Charlotte and maybe 100 level 2 chargers! You're in good shape! Enjoy!

Thanks for the info. Looking for to more videos of your experiences.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏

Thanks for the steps to use these charging stations. Problem is there are not that many stations where I live in Illinois. Most are very sporadic around the Chicago area and way out of my way to find them. There are other chargers closer which are Tesla, ChargePoint, and Volta and more of them. Electrify America seems to only be on the main express highways and are spread out quite a bit distance wise at this time. So we have to do planning very carefully to use these.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

You are exactly right. It is impossible to rely solely on any one network. I hope competition brings the price per kWh down across the board.

I just subscribed thanks to this, and an article on CleanTechnica about your pulling a camper trailer with your Bolt.

@oursolartrailer

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏

So helpful! Thank you!

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

We're so glad it was helpful!

Great info, thank you!

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

Thank you very much for the information.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Here's a tip which could save you a real headache. Last year I had a problem plugging the charger into the Bolt, it just wouldn't go in at all. I learned there is a solenoid driven latch that must snap open and then grasp the charger. It was locked closed, blocking me from plugging in. If you open the hood and disconnect the 12 volt battery, the solenoid will release and the latch will snap open. Reconnect the 12 volt battery and charge the car. I now carry a 10 mm box end wrench with me in the car in case this ever happens again.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a great tip! Thank you so much! 🙏

Great video... would have helped if I watched it *before* our T-day Roadtrip! ;-) Thanks!

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

We all live and learn! 😂 Thanks for watching!

Wow great video! Thank you! Finally I can charge at EA worked the first try.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Thrilled to hear it!!!

@dustinp9732

Жыл бұрын

@@oursolartrailer I wonder if a similar method will work at EVGO chargers. Their new upgraded machines are having the same issue.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

@@dustinp9732 I haven't used the EVgo network enough to figure out the tricks there. I've had some trouble there, but frankly my experience with EA is the worst. It blows me away that months after posting this video, EA still has not updated its instructions to match best practices.

All good stuff! The most stressful thing on charger access. Are the chargers working properly? Are there any modules open? There much greater demand on charging locations. So, one should use the apps to see if it has an open unit. Also, many cars (like mine) do not let you pull the cord out after it has locked. You must use your unlock fob button.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Great insights. Thank you for sharing!

Trying to buy first EV (Chevy Bolt EV 2023) this channel is awesome leaning a lot thank you guys great content ..

@oursolartrailer

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

My method is similar but instead of using the app on the phone, I select the station on the car screen using Apple CarPlay, once at the station , select station from the car infotainment screen on CarPlay , never touch the phone, initiate the charge session from the screen inside the car, then get out without the phone because it is still plugged in the car , plug your car in and that’s it, it works like plug and charge without having your phone in your hand therefore being able to use two hands, I have a 17 so Sometimes I need to hold the cable until the handshake is done but I noticed that with the newer cables that are longer and thinner , at least I think they are , no holding of the cable has been necessary, anyways I have 2 EVs and this works for both. Select station from CarPlay- initiate charge-step out of the car- plug in and that’s it. No holding the phone and cable etc… good video , keep it up

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

That is great! We need to try that with our Android Auto!

@minibx6659

2 жыл бұрын

@@oursolartrailer should work the same way with Android Auto but let us know , ever since EA was available in Apple CarPlay I’ve been doing this and it works every time without hassle, I show this method to a lady that was having a hard time connecting her Mini Cooper E and she was blown away when I showed her how to do it, she was literally trying to connect for 15 minutes using the app, when I returned from a bathroom brake she was still at it, not fun.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

@@minibx6659 Will do!

Nice! Is very helpful....

In 2022 I took a trip west where all I could find were Electrify America chargers. I grew to hate them as most of the chargers only had one or two that even worked and some none of them worked.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

It is frustrating and scary. This year should see big changes, with growth in many networks and Tesla opening its chargers to non-Tesla vehicles.

Great video.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏

4:19 that sound is the A/C cranking up for maximum cooling. I beleive on cold days you may not hear anything at least for a while.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense! Thank you so much! 🙏

Great share 👍 thank you

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Excellent video. Thank you. When we had trouble using electrify America the first time, we called them, and were told to first swipe the green app and then quickly insert the plug. If you plug in the plug first, before swiping, do you know How much time you have before the system will time out?

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Great question. We've learned it works just as you describe, too. We haven't had any problems with swiping after plugging, but it is a bit easier to swipe first so you can put the phone down while you plug in.

Interesting info, thanks. One big problem with charging on the road is RAIN! There are no EV charging stations that have covers like what’s provided at gas stations. With high voltage at EV connections, I for one will not take a chance. So, what do you do when rain is forecast for a long period of time with no hotels in the area. So there you are, limited miles on your EV in pouring rain with no signs of letup. Is it worthwhile taking a chance charging your car or not?

Make sure you know how to stop a charge from the car in case the charger freezes up. Also I think I have always queued up my charger before getting out and fiddling with the cable just because it makes it that much easier once you get the cable wrestled in and such

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Great reminders, Joe! Thank you so much!

In addition to choosing a charger based on your charge port location it is important to also not choose a 350 kW charger if your car cannot support ultra-fast 150 kW+ charging. Plugging a Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf into a 350 kW port, only blocks that port from users with faster charging cars such as a Kia EV6, Ioniq5 or Porsche Taycan.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Good point!

We're planning a trip to Canada. Do you have any experience with Electrify Canada? I'm hoping your excellent instructions will work on that network as well. Thanks for the great video.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

We're so sorry. We haven't visited Canada since we got our Bolt. If you remember, let us know how it goes!

Wish I’d seen this video before setting out as I spent 45 minutes waiting for EA support and switchology walkthrough. Note state Chang on map from pin to site status needed for stalls and connections list to appear.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Been there. So sorry!

Two years ago in late 2021 the free charging via Electrify America was decent but these chargers are not being upgraded, are down often with only 2 of 4 charges working, not being fixed for a month or more and lines existing to use two of the four chargers (two often being down). Also the speed is at 70 Kwts and not even close to 125 Kwts even when your EV is at 20% charge for 180 miles a hour and drops down to 130 miles an hour after getting to 50% charge. My advice is do not consider the free charging for 2 or 3 years through Electrify America for any EV vehicle u buy since you will likely be going to paid chargers that do charge up to their full potential when fast charging on any trip exceeding 200 miles. I am having to used paid fast chargers to avoid delays of 30 to 40 minutes on top of time to charge it at Electrify America chargers.

I use my iPhone and tap it on the rfid symbol next to card reader. To start. That way I don’t have to open app or look for charger number. If your pass doesn’t come up right away I tap wallet on my phone to get my pass then tap. And it starts . I can use my Apple Watch to do it too. Also Apple Watch and phone works great on chargepoint units to tap and charge. The bolt ev back to 2017 can do plug and charge using the gm app and a Onstar basic plan. See vet bolt owner Eric way newscoulmn on KZread for a demo

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Great feedback. I think my Android lacks some of the functionality of your iPhone or even some of my past Androids so that tap function doesn't seem to work for me. I'm sure it does for you and many others. That makes it easy! That plug and charge model is an exciting idea. I hope it gets fully implemented universally!

@JackRussell021

2 жыл бұрын

I use RFID with Android - it works the same. My steps are: 1) plug in, and wait a few seconds for charger to recognize car. 2) Hold phone over RFID reader on charger - hold it there for 5-10 seconds for it to process payment. That's it - charging should then start. But on Android, there is a setting in the EA app under "Payment" that says "Pay wtih NFC" - you have to do this in the EA app first.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

@@JackRussell021 Thanks for this helpful feedback. NFC is common technology that I didn't know some of my past phones had (but they did, based on things I did with them) but that my current phone does not. I can see how using your phone that way would work great!

@johnelegant1727

8 ай бұрын

An excellently useful, practical video, especially informative for this newbie. Thank you very much. SUBSCRIBED.

One other note: When I first set up the EA app, I had to add money to my account. Just having a credit card on file was not sufficient. After the first use, EA would then charge my cc when the account balance fell below a certain limit, but I had to have $$ in my account to get things started.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Most of the networks now work that way. It is frustrating when you need to use a new network you may never use again! With EA, I've begun to ignore it because it is the biggest network and I use it all the time. It is an unfair practice however. They collect money from you before they earn it just to put cash on their balance sheets.

This may be a vehicle-to-vehicle quirk. For my Energica motorcycle, I have to start the charge session before I plug in because of the timeout on the bike runs out quite fast.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Good point!

When the app shows that a station is unavailable as in 2 of the 4 are not available does that mean that they are broken are being used at that time if you arent there to see it?

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

I believe it could be either reason. It should only show as available if it is working and not in use. I've never seen an exception first hand, but others have. The system is still far from perfect.

So I see that there are 2 cords on each charge tower. Can 2 cars charge at the same tower, at the same time? Saw this question come up on one of the groups. Might be a good follow up video

@markfitzpatrick6692

2 жыл бұрын

No on ea only one car at a time. Ev go has some new delta chargers that 2 cars can use on unit.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

You're right! It is a great question. I think the answer is "no, you can't charge two at once" but I'm not confident. More research required. Good topic suggestion.

Step 0 - Buy a Tesla! 😉 I have had several different EVs and have charged at EA and other stations like ChargePoint. This video is terrific and I applaud your efforts and your clarity It is too bad it is needed. One of the huge advantages of Tesla is that they have made charging easy and integrated into the car. It will be interesting when Tesla opens up their network to non-Tesla cars and how automakers will respond.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

You're so right! Tesla does charging incredibly well. I hope it can be as seamless for non-Tesla drivers when they finally open their network to others. We may experience the same pain on their network. Aptera is working to incorporate Tesla charging as the default in its vehicles. It will be interesting to see if they can pull it off!

@Noname-rw2gi

Жыл бұрын

Tesla's build quality is terrible. No thanks. I'll stick with my EQE.

Sorry if I missed it, but I looked through all of the comments. What is the purpose of *STEP 6*, of lifting the EVSE cable? Is it because of the weight of the cable causing it to not connect properly? Thank you in advance.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly. Since producing the video, we've heard that this problem is unique to the Chevy Bolt. If you've got a different car, you may not need to worry. Still, in cold weather it is more likely to happen so remember the trick if you have trouble in January.

@busog97641

2 жыл бұрын

@@oursolartrailer Cheers. Long story short. We are in between two cars. Leased 2018 Nissan Leaf ended 30 Oct 2021, ordered a 2021 VW ID.4 *( it has taken so long that VW upgraded it to a 2022 model)* two months before, and we are still waiting for its arrival. So, we are car-less, if that is a word. :D

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

@@busog97641 That's got to be frustrating. Still, you'll appreciate that new ID.4 even more when it arrives!

Great video. Reference code?

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for the slow reply. We're retiring the channel. I'm not sure what you mean by reference code. If you help me out, I may be able to help.

The stress and frustration that many Bolt owners have at public charging stations have led me to consider the much more expensive Tesla Model 3. Tesla's supercharger network seems to be much more reliable.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

You are certainly right about the reliability of the Tesla network. Last I checked, however, the EA network has about 3x the charging locations. I'm looking forward to being able to charge at both. The combined networks make travel almost as worry free as traveling in a VICE.

@GoLongAmerica

Жыл бұрын

@@oursolartrailer is Tesla opening up its super charger network to non-Tesla vehicles? Would you say that EA public chargers are mostly reliable, like 99.9% of the time?

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

@@GoLongAmerica As to the Tesla network, Elon Musk promised to do this over a year ago. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill included some money for chargers and lots of us expected Musk would negotiate to get some of that to trigger access. So far, it hasn't happened. Fingers crossed. Regarding EA, we have never once got to a charger and failed to get juice. That said, we've spent two hours trying to fight the system to make it work. The frustrate me but they've never let me down.

You forgot one very vital step for people just come in for charge after u are done. Make sure u let him or her know that the app and station needs a least a good 10 mins to finish statue update from the charger before It becomes available to be used in the app by the new comers. I Learnrd this the hard way, n it wouldnt allow me to use it right after another EV just finished. but it is not on the driver's side but EA needs to work on faster status update on their stations.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

This is great information!!! Thanks for sharing!

If you guys are doing road trips with a Chevy bolt then you have more patients than most..That is the slowest charging EV one can buy!

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

It's much faster than our 2012 Nissan Leaf. :)

The only reason to hold the cable up during the start of charging is because you own a 2017 chevy bolt. It is a bolt defect.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

That' seems like a possibility. What makes you think so?

@robertnyahay7482

2 жыл бұрын

@@oursolartrailer I own a 2017 chevrolet bolt and was informed by my dealer it was a defect. I had mine changed under warranty and no more problems. It usually will happen only with the heavier cables.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertnyahay7482 Good to know! Bummer my warranty has expired.

Thanks next time I go to the states from Canada I’ll surely will use EAN

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

What network should I plan to use in Canada?

@haroldb5569

2 жыл бұрын

@@oursolartrailer Each province in Canada has their own network, so I can’t say which to use just plan ahead.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

@@haroldb5569 Thanks for the heads up! We're excited to do a lot of miles in Canada!

@haroldb5569

2 жыл бұрын

@@oursolartrailer Can’t tell you which App I use as each time I post youtube deletes my post!!! I guess they think it’s spam oh well…

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

@@haroldb5569 I'm sorry! Thanks for trying!

Note, if you are a Canadian attempting to use an Electrify America charger you will NOT be able to use the app. The EA app does not accept Canadian credit cards.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

That's an important note!

@robertpinder2307

Жыл бұрын

What? Are you sure?. There was a time that in order to use a CAD card in USA one had to type in the last 3 or 4 digits of your postal code (as numbers only). I wonder if this would work? Great video BTW, as a Canadian I hope I'll have a chance to try EA out.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

@@robertpinder2307 Electrify Canada is operated by Electrify America and Volkswagen (which owners most of Electrify America). Have you ever used Electrify Canada? I'd love to learn more about your experience. Thanks for your kindness?

What about the icniq5 with 2 years free 30 minutes charging

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

You're right. The Ioniq5 is a better car in many ways!

Is it true that only one person at a time can charge at a terminal?

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I believe that is the case. Typically, Electrify America has at least four chargers at each location. Sometimes many more than that so it is rarely (but not never) a problem.

@CandycaneBeyond

Жыл бұрын

@@oursolartrailer I was just at my local Amped charger in town and the other person offered to let me charge. It's a shame, it's deceiving thinking 2 people can charge at once

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

@@CandycaneBeyond You're right. It is frustrating. The level two chargers typically do work to charge two vehicles at once, though the vehicles share the available juice.

EA should improve this process

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

You are exactly right!

They seem like the type who would make a good next door neighbor.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

😊Thank you so much! We do try.

Call Electrify America to have the charger restarted if none of them are functioning properly I call this the electric fine musical Chargers do all those steps in absolute reverse order if doesn't work correctly in the way it's supposed to definitely try the one that says it's out of order cuz that's probably the only one that actually works even though the app says it's not this has been my experience on all the road trips I've been on only had three problems on a 4,000 mile trip

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Good point. Customer service is always helpful!

anyone contemplating getting a Bolt, they are ok around town, but not so good for road trip and this car charges very slowly compared to other EVs. Otherwise I would have bought one.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

We've driven ours all around the country. You are right that Bolts charge slowly compared to more expensive EVs, but Bolts are cheaper. For a 400-mile trip, the Impact of slow charging would cost you about 20 minutes.

I found the same thing. I am unclear why they give instructions to Plug In First!-as that doesn’t work.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

So weird! It makes sense for a while, but we first heard about the strategy months ago and the app and screens still say to plug in first! I don't understand why.

@COSolar6419

2 жыл бұрын

My experience with EA chargers is limited but plugging in first does work. At least it has every time I’ve used one. It is certainly weird the station information tells users to do it one way and customer service tells you to do it another way.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

@@COSolar6419 I'm glad it is working for you. I did find that it worked sometimes that way but found after charging dozens of times that it works more consistently when you choose your charger first. Regardless of what works best for you, I'm glad it works!!!

Mr. Speaker looks like tom hanks.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Don't tell Gail!

@robertpinder2307

Жыл бұрын

A bit, but thinner

Imagine having a charging failure and then being charged for the idle time. Ridiculous. This is NOT how you should approach a mass rollout of an emerging technology. The user experience is going to be critical in these early stages, and these companies continue to operate as if they were delivering a legacy service. User punishment is not the way forward.

How many people are going to come back in 2036 to let you know if the app changed or not?

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

We expect you to. Put it in your calendar!

@robertpinder2307

Жыл бұрын

I'll probably be dead be then. Kind of a sobering thought!

Tesla SC > EA by a long shot. Plus EA realies on disgraced VW to invest in the EV grid due to dieselgate.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for Tesla to open its network to other EVs!

3 step process for Tesla step 1 park at charger. Step 2 plug in. Step 3 go pee.

This couple should go back to horse and buggy.

This is hilarious. Just buy a Tesla and eliminate ALL your problems. And, by the way, Tesla has a ton more SC than EA. And, they all work, easily and flawlessly. And I know from experience as I rented a Polestar for a week while having PPF/ceramic/tinting done to my X. Charging on any of the CCS networks is a really poor experience. I especially can’t imagine attempting this in a Chevy Bolt.

@oursolartrailer

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm.

Gas vehicles dont have these issues. 1. Pull up 2. Put pump in tank 3. Pull trigger 4. Drive away in 3 mins with a full tank EVs are a nightmare to use and destroy the earth

@oursolartrailer

11 ай бұрын

Gas vehicles have destroyed the planet. They are high maintenance nightmares.

I feel sorry for electric car drivers and future owners. They will simply have to learn the hard way .. as I did. These things are a huge hassle and a outrageous expense in the long run. Batteries are very ... very expensive to replace ( thousands of dollars) ... and make no mistake, you will be replacing them.

@oursolartrailer

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry your experience was so negative. We've gladly accepted the hassles you mention. The cost of replacing batteries is extraordinary; a failed battery is the literal death of the car. You're right that a percentage of vehicles have batteries that do fail early.

@minibx6659

2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of miles driven with no maintenance yet 2 EVs driving electric for many years with no issues. We know how much it cost. Did you actually had an EV ?

@michaellippmann4474

Жыл бұрын

@@oursolartrailer Hi folks...ignore this Bob guy...he shows up on almost all EV sites spouting his same old complaint. He is incorrect for the most part anyway...I feel bad he had a less than perfect experience but oh well. Keep doing your videos and Thank you! Mike 🇨🇦 🍁 👍

@DevinThorpe

Жыл бұрын

@@michaellippmann4474 Thanks! We're learning. 😀

Who in their right mind would buy an electric car

@jeffmckie7300

6 ай бұрын

Those who dont wear ignorance as a badge of honor.