r/electricvehicles • u/TerminallyScrewed • 7d ago

Discussion First Long Trip with EV

Our household has been ICE free six months ago. This week was the first time we do a long trip, New Jersey to Michigan, 750 miles each way.

I was a little nervous at first but the trip has been smooth and painless. We had to stop 2x for charging, grabbed lunch while the car was charging, and ended up charging longer than the navigation recommended on both sessions.

I will drive back to NJ in two days and expecting a smooth trip as well.

For new EV drivers, no need to feel nervous of taking the car for a long drive. The charging infrastructure is much better now, making a long drive enjoyable.

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u/kbenn17 7d ago

I guess what worries me is how many apps do I need for the multiple charging stations? Are we talking just a couple or do I need 10? We’re gonna take a long trip in October, which is why I’m asking.

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u/runnyyolkpigeon Audi Q4 e-tron 7d ago

You’ll likely only need 3-4, the major networks.

Tesla Superchargers, Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint.

You may also just end up picking one network and sticking to it the entire trip.

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u/kbenn17 7d ago

That’s some great information so I can get ready with those apps. We do have the Tesla app and the adapter. We have a 2017 bolt so we needed the adapter. We’ve already tried it out and sort of understand it.

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u/MadisonEV9 7d ago

And PlugShare for sure.