2017 CHEVY BOLT EV ROAD TRIP: CROSSING NEW YORK IN 2018 (NO DC FAST CHARGING!)

EV Channels Review

This video revisits a 2018 road trip from Cleveland to Boston in a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier, highlighting the significant evolution of EV infrastructure over two years. The reviewer emphasizes the reliance on Level 2 charging and limited DC fast charging options available at the time, particularly in upstate New York. While the Bolt EV's range was sufficient for 200-mile stints, the lack of widespread fast charging necessitated long L2 stops, extending travel time considerably. The review notes the early, often glitchy, Electrify America installations and the nascent EVolve NY network. Despite the challenges and the Bolt's then-impressive 55kW charging speed now being a limitation, the reviewer expresses gratitude for the improved charging landscape, concluding that even early, imperfect networks were better than none. The video serves as a valuable retrospective on the progress of EV road-tripping.