TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ELECTRIC VEHICLE ROAD TRIP ADVENTURE

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This episode of The EV Geek podcast offers practical advice for planning and executing successful electric vehicle road trips. Hosts Sebastian and Joel emphasize the necessity of pre-trip planning, highlighting tools like the Tesla app, PlugShare, and A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) for identifying charging stops and assessing charger quality. They stress the importance of hotel charging to start days with a full battery, potentially saving a charging stop. The "Always Be Charging" (ABC) mantra is introduced, encouraging drivers to utilize any available charging opportunity, even during short stops. The discussion also covers understanding vehicle efficiency, accounting for factors like weather and speed, and the benefits of shorter, more frequent charging stops, especially with children. Finally, the hosts acknowledge that EV road trips inherently take longer than gasoline counterparts but frame this as an opportunity to enjoy the journey, while also advising preparedness for unexpected events and knowing alternate routes.