First Time EV Owner: Live experience report

[Logan]

Thanks for the support everyone.

In terms of trip prep, today I went to the local electrify america. I downloaded the app, signed up for the membership account ($7/mon, 25% discount per kwh), and did a short test charge, to make sure It all worked (it did), including the CCS1 adapter. It was annoying to setup, but at least it works.

Went from 50%, to 56% charge in 2 minutes, with a peak charging speed of just about 200kw.

On the other hand though, the life hits keep coming. My wifes mother just found out she has a very rare/aggressive form of breast cancer. Terminal/untreatable :/.

The only upside is my mother in law and my sibling live in the same area. So we can be around as they figure out the timeline/etc. This summer is shaping up to be very interesting.

 

[Indy]

Thanks for the support everyone.

In terms of trip prep, today I went to the local electrify america. I downloaded the app, signed up for the membership account ($7/mon, 25% discount per kwh), and did a short test charge, to make sure It all worked (it did), including the CCS1 adapter. It was annoying to setup, but at least it works.

Went from 50%, to 56% charge in 2 minutes, with a peak charging speed of just about 200kw.

On the other hand though, the life hits keep coming. My wifes mother just found out she has a very rare/aggressive form of breast cancer. Terminal/untreatable :/.

The only upside is my mother in law and my sibling live in the same area. So we can be around as they figure out the timeline/etc. This summer is shaping up to be very interesting.

My goodness. Wow. Life really happens. So sorry about all of this news. Sending positive vibes your way. Interesting about the Electrify America setup. Keep us posted on your experience.

 

[cyure]

Thanks for the support everyone.

In terms of trip prep, today I went to the local electrify america. I downloaded the app, signed up for the membership account ($7/mon, 25% discount per kwh), and did a short test charge, to make sure It all worked (it did), including the CCS1 adapter. It was annoying to setup, but at least it works.

Went from 50%, to 56% charge in 2 minutes, with a peak charging speed of just about 200kw.

On the other hand though, the life hits keep coming. My wifes mother just found out she has a very rare/aggressive form of breast cancer. Terminal/untreatable :/.

The only upside is my mother in law and my sibling live in the same area. So we can be around as they figure out the timeline/etc. This summer is shaping up to be very interesting.

It never rains but it pours. Drive safe and wishing your mother in law peace in this difficult time.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

Logan, I wish Gods blessing on you and your family this summer as you navigate these waters.

 

[J Alynn]

Thanks for the support everyone.

In terms of trip prep, today I went to the local electrify america. I downloaded the app, signed up for the membership account ($7/mon, 25% discount per kwh), and did a short test charge, to make sure It all worked (it did), including the CCS1 adapter. It was annoying to setup, but at least it works.

Went from 50%, to 56% charge in 2 minutes, with a peak charging speed of just about 200kw.

On the other hand though, the life hits keep coming. My wifes mother just found out she has a very rare/aggressive form of breast cancer. Terminal/untreatable :/.

The only upside is my mother in law and my sibling live in the same area. So we can be around as they figure out the timeline/etc. This summer is shaping up to be very interesting.

So sorry to hear this. My mother went through a lot in her life health wise and even survived a bank robbery in her early career. Lost her Super Bowl Sunday to dementia and related health issues. It’s never easy and always seems like in comes in multiples. Spend time while you can and put on your strong face and know you will get through this and you will have support