USA Charging network
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USA Charging network
Are there other networks in the United States with L3 chargers besides Electrify America that are available to owners of EQS'? If so can you add them to the list that the shows "nearby charging stations" on the car display or would you have to use an app on your phone?
Has anyone taken a long road trip and found there is no next L3 charger in range? After my registration is processed I plan to drive from Las Vegas to Vancouver and I see long patches of unpopulated areas.
Any advise for what to look for (other networks) or apps to help me plan a long trip?
Thanks!
Has anyone taken a long road trip and found there is no next L3 charger in range? After my registration is processed I plan to drive from Las Vegas to Vancouver and I see long patches of unpopulated areas.
Any advise for what to look for (other networks) or apps to help me plan a long trip?
Thanks!
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If you have not seen EVGo and ABRP (A Better Route Planner) apps, you should consider downloading them. They often show out of network charging stations which you will not see on the ChargePoint app or perhaps even the Electrify America app. That's about as good as you can do. Soon, hopefully, the deal with Elon Musk will happen and (using a Telsatap adapter initially until they convert to CCS) we will be able to access his Supercharger Stations for a fee. It's getting better all the time.
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If you have not seen EVGo and ABRP (A Better Route Planner) apps, you should consider downloading them. They often show out of network charging stations which you will not see on the ChargePoint app or perhaps even the Electrify America app. That's about as good as you can do. Soon, hopefully, the deal with Elon Musk will happen and (using a Telsatap adapter initially until they convert to CCS) we will be able to access his Supercharger Stations for a fee. It's getting better all the time.
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I was just going to quote the pertinent part of your reply, but it is all helpful! Thanks you. I will look into those apps and look at Chargepoint's network. My Chargepoint L2 home charger is supposed to arrive tomorrow and installed Friday. Maybe their network will be a good backup.
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I will look more at EVGo, but it got low reviews and not sure if it is any better then using my phone's web browser, BUT, ABRP is awesome! Works on the web on my home computer where I can relax and study the routes, charging stations and charge times too. Their app seems also great. I am a techy from the 80's and 90's, but not so much this century. I wonder if the ABRB app will display it's info on Android Auto? I use Google Maps and my music player, PowerAmp with Android Auto but I don't know which apps work or qualify to work with it. Anyway, thanks for the tip as this answers my needs for a long road trip.
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@hlothery if your were making a trip more then 750 mile would you charge to 100%, or still to the recommended 80% and expect to see a charging station when you need it?
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If you have not seen EVGo and ABRP (A Better Route Planner) apps, you should consider downloading them. They often show out of network charging stations which you will not see on the ChargePoint app or perhaps even the Electrify America app. That's about as good as you can do. Soon, hopefully, the deal with Elon Musk will happen and (using a Telsatap adapter initially until they convert to CCS) we will be able to access his Supercharger Stations for a fee. It's getting better all the time.
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The answer is....maybe. While not shown on the MBUS Navi map until the out of network stations are activated, I believe EA stations are covered for 30 minutes. However, when one is traveling and needing a charge, would you really pass up an available fast charger which is not free? After all, my home charger is not free. It's costing me about $40 a month, which is about 1/2 tank of gas in my wife's ICE SUV. Sometimes you've just got to pay for play.
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The answer is....maybe. While not shown on the MBUS Navi map until the out of network stations are activated, I believe EA stations are covered for 30 minutes. However, when one is traveling and needing a charge, would you really pass up an available fast charger which is not free? After all, my home charger is not free. It's costing me about $40 a month, which is about 1/2 tank of gas in my wife's ICE SUV. Sometimes you've just got to pay for play.
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