EV Articles by Paul Gipe
I’ve pulled together all my articles on EVs and driving electric under one heading–as much for my own benefit as for the benefit of readers.
Tesla Adapters for Non-Tesla EVs
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Paul Gipe
There’s continuing confusion about what adapters are necessary for non-Tesla EVs to use Tesla chargers. Before we get into what …
EVs: What You Need to Know
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Paul Gipe
Presentation made at the Nature Center, Hart Park, Bakersfield, California by Paul Gipe. Check against delivery. EVs: What You Need …
EV Road Tripping Emergency Kit
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Paul Gipe
We’ve been driving electric for a decade now, and the emergency gear I carry has changed over that time. Most …
Stop Burning Stuff–Home Electrification at Sierra Club Buena Vista Group Breakfast
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Paul Gipe
August 2, 2025 Check against delivery at the 2 August 2025 Sierra Club’s Buena Vista Group breakfast at Hodels in …
Eric Way’s Epic 1,000 Mile One-Day Road Trip Driving a Bolt
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Paul Gipe
Who said you can’t take a road trip in a Chevy Bolt? Sure, by today’s standards its fast charging is downright pokey at 55 kW max. But if you know what you’re doing—and Way does—you can make it work. See Way’s report on how and why he did it on YouTube at 2017 Chevy Bolt EV: Driving 1,000 Miles In A Day. Yes, he did it in one day—a long day, but one day driving from northern California to a new charging hub near LAX and back.
Backup Power from a Bolt: EV Extend & V2L
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Paul Gipe
Since the advent of EVs, drivers have wondered how to use that big battery to power their home in an …
