COLD WEATHER CHEVY BOLT EV ROAD TRIP TO PORTLAND, MAINE

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This video documents a cold-weather road trip in a Chevrolet Bolt EV from Boston, MA to Portland, ME, highlighting the challenges and solutions for EV travel in sub-freezing temperatures. The reviewer emphasizes that while cold weather reduces range and charging speed, careful planning, including strategic hotel stays and knowledge of charging station locations, can make such trips manageable. The video showcases the use of various charging points, including a free Level 2 charger at a Harley-Davidson dealership and L2 chargers at a brewery, noting that while dealership chargers are not the fastest, they are useful for topping up. A key takeaway is the significant impact of driving style on efficiency, with the reviewer's wife achieving a much higher miles-per-kilowatt-hour (3.4) compared to the reviewer's initial 2.9, demonstrating that a slightly slower, more conservative driving approach can substantially mitigate range loss in cold weather. The review also touches upon the expanding DC fast-charging infrastructure, mentioning new installations that will improve redundancy in the region.