HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 1500 MILE ROUND TRIP IN A CHEVROLET BOLT EV

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This video documents a 1500-mile round trip in a Chevrolet Bolt EV from Boston to Cleveland and back, highlighting the evolving EV infrastructure and road trip experience. The reviewer details two distinct legs of the journey: the outbound trip focused on comparative convenience, and the return leg emphasizing cost minimization via a scenic, "frugal" route. The latter proved exceptionally cheap, costing under $15 in charging fees. The reviewer encountered several charging issues, including single stations lacking redundancy, handshake problems with Electrify America chargers, and unexpected charge stops. Despite these challenges, the Bolt EV demonstrated respectable efficiency, averaging around 3.1-3.3 miles per kWh, though cold weather and precipitation impacted performance and charging speeds. The video serves as a comprehensive look at EV road-tripping, showcasing both the advancements and remaining hurdles in charging infrastructure, and concludes that such journeys are becoming increasingly feasible and affordable.