700+ MILE BOLT EV ROAD TRIP: BOSTON, MASS. TO CLEVELAND, OHIO (PT. 1)

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This video documents a 700+ mile road trip from Boston, MA to Cleveland, OH in a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The reviewer highlights the use of free DC fast charging at a Capital Region Welcome Center and a ChargePoint unit at a hotel, emphasizing the importance of destination charging and planning for redundancy when undertaking long journeys. Despite a minor hiccup with a non-working Clipper Creek charger, the trip was largely successful, utilizing Electrify America stations in Herkimer and Fredonia, NY. The reviewer notes the efficiency of the Bolt EV, achieving 3.5 miles per kilowatt-hour over the entire journey. The video concludes with a close arrival in Cleveland, showcasing the practicality of affordable EVs for extended travel.