EV-101: HOW TO CHARGE AN ELECTRIC CAR INCLUDING LIGHTNING ROUNDS ON BAD CHARGING ETIQUETTE!

EV Channels Review

This EV-101 episode provides a comprehensive guide to charging electric vehicles, covering Level 1, Level 2, and various DC fast charging options, including Tesla's Superchargers (Urban, V2, V3) and CCS networks like Electrify America and EVGO. The hosts emphasize that home charging (Level 1 and especially Level 2) is the most convenient and recommended method for daily use. The video also dedicates significant time to crucial charging etiquette, highlighting issues like improper queuing at DCFCs, leaving cables on the ground, overcharging beyond necessity, and occupying chargers without charging. While the demonstrations showcase different charging speeds and adapter use (J1772 to NACS, CCS to NACS), the experience with public charging, particularly with apps and authentication, can be complex and sometimes frustrating, as seen with the EVGO and Electrify America examples. The review points out that Tesla's Supercharger network remains simpler due to its plug-and-charge functionality, contrasting with the more varied and sometimes cumbersome authentication methods on CCS networks. The core message is to understand your vehicle's charging capabilities and to be considerate of other EV drivers, especially on longer journeys.