WINTER BOLT EV TRIP TO CAPE COD, MASS. (DESTINATION CHARGING + TESLA ADAPTERS)

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This video documents a winter trip to Cape Cod in a Chevrolet Bolt EV, focusing on the availability and usability of charging infrastructure. The reviewer highlights the scarcity of DC fast charging options on the Cape, particularly beyond Barnstable, contrasting it with the more prevalent Level 2 destination chargers. While the Bolt EV performed adequately in winter conditions, the primary challenge encountered was the charging network's limitations. The reviewer tested various adapters, including Lectron's Tesla to J1772 and J1772 to Tesla, noting that while useful for Teslas adapting to public chargers, they were not always compatible with the Bolt EV's needs when encountering Tesla destination chargers with J1772 connectors. The video emphasizes the importance of planning and using apps like PlugShare to locate available charging points. Ultimately, the Bolt EV proved capable for the journey, but the trip underscored the ongoing need for more robust DC fast charging infrastructure in certain regions.