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Eric Way

Chevy Bolt EV Suggests Fixes to Tesla’s Supercharger Crowding

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Eric Way

This is the second part of a two-part series discussing the Supercharger backlogs and waits that Tesla owners are facing during holiday travel, even at Tesla’s flagship site in Kettleman City, which features 40 charging stalls at a single location.

Chevy Bolt EV Owner’s Take on Tesla’s Holiday Supercharger Issues

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Eric Way

During the recent Thanksgiving holiday, Tesla's Supercharger Network succumbed to heavy traffic, leaving Tesla owners waiting in long lines just to access a charging stall. Join me as I explain some of the strategic decisions that have led to these issues and set up for the next article where I discuss some possible solutions Tesla can employ.

Chevy Bolt EV Owner’s Guide to 50 kW Chargers

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Eric Way

I've done a lot of traveling and charging in my Chevrolet Bolt EV, and I've been able to identify the good and bad about various "50 kW" DC fast chargers. Join me as I explain what Chevy Bolt EV owners should look for and expect out of a 50 kW charger.

Understanding the Chevrolet Bolt EV’s Range Estimator

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Eric Way

As we head into winter, I’m seeing more Chevy Bolt EV owners call out extreme fluctuations in their projected range. Many of those owners tend to drive slowly – at city speeds, and their projected ranges often exceed 300 miles on a vehicle that is only rated for 238 miles of combined range under EPA testing. With winter setting in and heater usage increasing, many of those same Bolt EV owners are now seeing projected ranges of less than 200 miles.

Cost of Charging the Chevy Bolt EV on Three Public Fast Charging Networks

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Eric Way

If you ever wondered how much it would cost you to charge a Chevy Bolt EV on the public fast charging networks, I've got you covered. In this story, I'll look at my last twelve charging sessions on three different networks and discuss how much it cost me to charge my 2017 Chevy Bolt EV.

Chevy Bolt EV and Tesla Model 3 LR vs Anti-EV Hit Pieces

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Eric Way

Road trip report in response to a hit piece by the New York Times on EVs.