WE VISITED EVERY GREAT LAKE IN A SINGLE DAY

EV Channels Review

This video documents an ambitious attempt to visit all five Great Lakes in a single day using a 2023 Nissan Ariya EV, adding a unique twist of brewing coffee with water from each lake. The hosts, Chad and Craig, successfully completed the challenge, highlighting the Ariya's capability as a road trip vehicle, particularly praising its comfortable "zero gravity" seats and the effectiveness of its ProPilot Assist 2.0 system on highways when operational. They noted that while the Ariya's DC fast charging isn't class-leading, it maintains a decent curve. The journey involved overcoming challenges such as construction delays in Canada, a close call with 0% battery range before reaching a charger in Sarnia, and the need for an external battery pack to power their coffee-making equipment due to the Ariya's lack of an onboard inverter. The coffee taste tests varied, with Lake Huron being a favorite for its milder flavor, while Lake Erie's water was described as cloudy and unappetizing. Despite the long day (approximately 21 hours), the hosts concluded that the trip is feasible for viewers in under 24 hours by optimizing charging and omitting filming time, and that the charging infrastructure in Southern Ontario and Northern Michigan has improved significantly.