Is It True EV Road Trips Are Getting Easier? - CleanTechnica

The article by David Morgan on CleanTechnica reflects on the evolving ease and convenience of electric vehicle (EV) road trips over recent years. Starting with his 2018 experience driving a Chevy Bolt on family trips, Morgan notes that while early EV fast charging was slow, the landscape has significantly improved. By 2022, his trip in a Tesla Model Y demonstrated superior performance, simplicity, and fuel savings. His latest road trip, covering national parks and family visits as far as Washington, DC, highlighted the expanded availability and faster speeds of EV chargers compared to three years ago, especially along well-established routes like Interstate 90, the first coast-to-coast EV corridor. Morgan observes that newer charging stations offer more stalls and higher power, reducing wait times even at busy Tesla Superchargers. Overnight charging options have also improved, with many inexpensive motels providing destination chargers, some free of charge. Charging stops averaged about 17 minutes, often coinciding with brief breaks for restrooms or snacks,