Big thing is to check out the NEVI state by state plans to get a feel if level 3 high speed chargers are likely coming where you regularly drive. For me, I regularly drive Sioux Falls, SD to Fargo, ND and with the weather, I need level 3's installed. Thankfully, both SD and ND have targeted I-29 for the NEVI program, so in a couple years, I should be in great shape.
Hello from Balto MD, Engineer that works on BEV safety
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My 150 Lariat is scheduled for a build next week and will hopefully deliver by the end of Sept. I work as an OSHA safety trainer and teach electrical safety classes, now teaching electrical safety to OEMs that build eclectic vehicles. I travel around the country teaching classes and many times drive vs. flying, so a bit concerned about range and charging. My current F150 has a 36 gal tank, so 700 miles to a fill-up is my norm.
I have not seen enough charging connections at hotels. Hopefully, this will improve next year. I plan on keeping my 2018 F150 along with the new truck, as winter is also a concern for range. If Tesla opens its charge stations next year, that should be a big help for long-distance trips.
Seen some great threads here and look forward to learning more.
My 150 Lariat is scheduled for a build next week and will hopefully deliver by the end of Sept. I work as an OSHA safety trainer and teach electrical safety classes, now teaching electrical safety to OEMs that build eclectic vehicles. I travel around the country teaching classes and many times drive vs. flying, so a bit concerned about range and charging. My current F150 has a 36 gal tank, so 700 miles to a fill-up is my norm.
I have not seen enough charging connections at hotels. Hopefully, this will improve next year. I plan on keeping my 2018 F150 along with the new truck, as winter is also a concern for range. If Tesla opens its charge stations next year, that should be a big help for long-distance trips.
Seen some great threads here and look forward to learning more.
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Okay, time to rain on this happy parade.
The level 3 build out is not sustainable, mainly due to peak demand power charges. Private businesses are not going to adopt building the infrastructure when they literally could lose money if too many folks are drawing 150 kW or more. That issue needs to be fixed; I have no idea how to do that, however. And to fill in all the gaps, it must be driven by the private sector.
Okay, tell me why I'm wrong. (I want to be wrong, but I know someone who just put in a level 3 in Brookings, SD, paid with VW settlement money (ie would not have happened otherwise) who told me even though his charger can do super high speeds, he maxed it at 62.5 kW due to demand charge issues. The NEVI plan for SD also pointed out demand charges being the biggest problem for sustainability and even getting bids.)
The level 3 build out is not sustainable, mainly due to peak demand power charges. Private businesses are not going to adopt building the infrastructure when they literally could lose money if too many folks are drawing 150 kW or more. That issue needs to be fixed; I have no idea how to do that, however. And to fill in all the gaps, it must be driven by the private sector.
Okay, tell me why I'm wrong. (I want to be wrong, but I know someone who just put in a level 3 in Brookings, SD, paid with VW settlement money (ie would not have happened otherwise) who told me even though his charger can do super high speeds, he maxed it at 62.5 kW due to demand charge issues. The NEVI plan for SD also pointed out demand charges being the biggest problem for sustainability and even getting bids.)
Or check plug share after you find the property. They have level 2s in there.I booked a Hilton property after filtering EV charging only to find their charger had been vandalized and the wiring stolen out of the cable. Lesson learned for me is to call to confirm it works or check plug share for reviews. Even if it was working they only had one so I could’ve been beaten out by another EV’er
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