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.
Trip Report: Bakersfield to Grover Beach in a Bolt–Mileage Estimates Off
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Paul Gipe
On 12 February 2018 we drove our Chevy Bolt to Grover Beach from Bakersfield, California, a distance of nearly 150 miles. I’d been anticipating this drive for several months. It was a first for us to drive directly from Bakersfield to Grover Beach in an electric vehicle (EV). We’ve driven to the coast several times before in our Leaf, but the Leaf’s limited range necessitated a circuitous route that added 100 miles to the trip and many hours of charging en route.
Trip Report: Bakersfield to LAX in a Bolt
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Paul Gipe
In my first extended trip in our 2017 Chevy Bolt EV, I drove down to the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) Marriott for a conference, a one-way distance of 120 miles. Unlike my previous experience driving to LAX in an electric vehicle (EV), I don’t have much to report. The Bolt worked as designed and I had ample charge and could stay with traffic.
Chevy Bolt Self-Sealing Tires Work But More Difficult to Repair
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Paul Gipe
Motoring along at night returning from a meeting and suddenly I hear a thump, thump, thump. Geesh. We only had the car two months and now a flat tire.
Bolt EV Works after Two Weeks of Idleness
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Paul Gipe
We returned home after a two-week Christmas holiday. We found the Bolt where we left it. Always a good sign here in Bakersfield where cars disappear from the owners’ drive way on a regular basis.
Home Charge Station–What We Use
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Paul Gipe
Because of the increased interest in electric vehicles (EVs) here in Bakersfield–the oil capital of California–I am posting a few photos of our home charge station.
Our Lease of a Chevy Bolt and What it Cost Us
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Paul Gipe
On 9 November 2017 we leased a Chevy Bolt EV for about the cost of a cell-phone plan. We chose the base model, the LT, with fast-charge option, heated front seats, and heated steering wheel. In our experience, these items should be standard on all electric vehicles (EVs) even in sunny southern California.
