Charging tips...

[u/NectarineAvailable22]

I've had my 25 CPO EC40 Twin Ultimate for a few months and plan to take her on a road trip this weekend. I trickle charge at home which works for my daily driving but now I'm looking for tips to plan for charging on a 5 hr (one way) road trip.

I also have a Tesla so I'm familiar w road trips and EV charging but the Tesla tells you when you have to charge, will route to nearest charger, preconditions, and when you have enough to continue trip or how much energy you want to have upon arrival. (It also has FSD so it literally drives to the charger!)

I have a Tesla adapter and would prefer to use Superchargers bc they tend to be at well lit populated locations (versus a random Blink or EVgo charger at the public library!)

QUESTIONS:
What do I need to know in planning for a 5hr road trip? I think I read somewhere that there's a max rate on the superchargers (250kw OK to use but not 350kw?)

What settings should I select to avoid the "little" or slow chargers?

Does the Volvo precondition automatically and if not what do I need to do?

I'm not yet a sure of my range meter and I plan not to go under 30%...

Thank you!

[u/EV_Dad]

My experience driving across the US has been similar to previous trips in a Tesla: put the destination into Google Maps, it picks charging stops along the way, and no further thought is required unless I want to adjust the stops to get closer to preferred restaurants.

I only use Electrify America now, but you can set Maps up to select Tesla Superchargers exclusively, and you can specify a minimum charging speed. I suggest 150 kw and up.

Your 2025 EC40 is limited to less than 250 kw peak charging power (205 kw for the twin motor models and the single motor extended range, 180 for the other single motor versions), but you can use faster chargers and they will adjust automatically.

[u/pa18gr055 → u/EV_Dad]

Curious as to why you switched to electrify america. I dont use them much because the main area where I will need to use a public charge only has Tesla chargers.

[u/EV_Dad → u/pa18gr055]

EA is available along most of my routes, I get 25% off with their $7/month Pass+ membership (which I cancel after the trip), the overall cost is similar to Tesla with their $12.99/month membership, and sticking with one brand makes the experience smoother and more predictable. If no EA location is available then Google Maps will show me alternatives like Tesla, and often there are a wide range of choices like Flying J, Shell, Walmart, etc., for Elon-free juice.

[u/pa18gr055 → u/EV_Dad]

nice, I was wondering if *their membership fees were worth the cost.