Avoid these EV charging faux pas for a smoother experience

EV charging etiquette is crucial for electric vehicle owners to consider, including being mindful of charging capabilities, planning ahead, and showing consideration for others at charging stations

Questions to inspire discussion

• What is the video about?

  —The video discusses EV charging etiquette and debunks myths, with a guest from The Tesla Life joining the discussion.

• How can I be considerate at charging stations?

  —Don't cut in line, be mindful of others waiting, and don't block charging spots with a gas car.

• What should I know about charging capabilities?

  —Know your EV's capabilities, use apps to find stations, and avoid charging from 80-100% to prevent damage.

• What are some common charging sins?

  —Don't unplug someone else's car, hog charging spots, or park in a supercharger spot without towing a trailer.

• How can I be a responsible EV owner?

  —Plan ahead for charging, be tidy, communicate with fellow drivers, and avoid charging to full capacity.

Key Insights

• 🚫 Don't cut in line at the charging station, it's just common courtesy and respect for others.
• 🚗 "I've seen pictures of charging stations where there's four stalls and all four of them have gas cars in them that would frustrate me."
• ⏰ The ability to know when someone is coming back to their EV charging spot can be extremely helpful, especially in the early days of EV charging.
• 🚮 Don't leave your trash if there's no trash cans, good news. You've got 10-15 minutes to go find one or don't act like an animal.
• 🔋 Charging to full accelerates your battery degradation, so it's rude to your car too.
• 🔌 Knowing your vehicle's maximum charge is crucial when choosing the right charger for your car.
• 🚗 Charging to only 80% for a 120-mile trip to Portland shows confidence in the car's range and battery capacity.
• 🔌 Unplugging someone else's car at 80% charge is a controversial topic in the EV community.

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Clips

• 00:00 🔌 EV charging etiquette is important as more people own electric vehicles, so don't cut in line and be considerate of others waiting at charging stations.
  • The video discusses charging etiquette for electric vehicles and debunks some myths, with the host from The Tesla Life joining the discussion.
  • EV charging etiquette is becoming increasingly important as the number of electric vehicle owners grows, with many people still unsure of how to act at charging stations.
  • Don't cut in line at charging stations and be considerate of others waiting.
• 03:36 🔌 Be mindful of your EV's charging capabilities, use apps to find stations, don't block spots with gas cars, and avoid charging from 80-100% to prevent damage.
  • Know the charging capabilities of your EV, use apps to find charging stations, and be mindful of charging from 80 to 100% to avoid wasting time and potential damage to your vehicle.
  • Don't block EV charging spots with your gas car, and it's okay to leave a note if you do.
  • Charging stations used to have pin wheels to indicate when someone would be back, which was helpful in the early days of EV, but may not be as important now.
• 07:00 🔌 Plan ahead, be careful with cables, and show etiquette when charging; be tidy, don't leave trash, and don't hog charging spots if there are open spots available.
  • Plan ahead for charging, be careful with cables, and show etiquette when charging at a friend's place.
  • Be tidy, don't leave trash, and don't hog charging spots if there are open spots available.
• 09:39 🔌 Avoid charging your car to full, use the appropriate charger, handle, and network for your vehicle to prevent battery degradation and unnecessary costs.
  • Charging your car to full accelerates battery degradation, so it's better to avoid it, especially for Lucid drivers.
  • Use the appropriate charger for your vehicle's maximum charge, don't take the fastest one if your car can't handle it.
  • Use the appropriate charging handle at a supercharger station and don't hog the higher wattage if you don't need it.
  • Using non-Tesla chargers may be acceptable if there is a significant price difference, the charging is free, or if the Tesla network is open to everyone, but it may not be necessary for most Tesla owners.
• 13:33 🔌 Charging your electric vehicle to only 80% and not reporting charger reliability on apps can negatively impact the community, and charging your phone in public places and writing reviews should be done considerately and not mock newbies.
  • Charging your electric vehicle to only 80% and not reporting charger reliability on apps can negatively impact the community.
  • Charging your phone in public places and writing reviews should be done considerately and not mock newbies.
• 15:38 🔌 Don't hog charging spots, unplug someone else's car, or block others, and car makers should improve charge indicators and release plugs.
  • Don't hog charging spots, don't unplug someone else's car, and car makers should have external charge indicators and release plugs.
  • Don't unplug someone else's car at 80% charge, and be careful with cables when charging your EV.
  • Follow EV charging etiquette by not over staying, choosing chargers wisely, communicating with fellow drivers, and not blocking or unplugging others, while also making the charging area comfortable for everyone and avoiding pressing the emergency stop button.
• 19:08 🔌 It's important not to park in a supercharger spot if you're not towing a trailer, and communication among EV drivers at superchargers is crucial.
  • The speaker discusses the importance of not parking in a supercharger spot if you are not towing a trailer, and the need for communication among EV drivers at superchargers.
  • The video discusses various charging sins and the speaker hopes viewers will learn something new from the list.
• 21:51 🔋 The speaker calls out someone for giving financial advice and accuses them of projection and lack of research, while discussing charging sins and encouraging viewer interaction.
  • The speaker calls out someone for giving financial advice while claiming it's not, and accuses them of projection and lack of research.
  • The speaker discusses charging sins and encourages viewers to stay tuned and interact with the video.

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Duration: 0:23:45

Publication Date: 2024-04-14T02:50:43Z

WatchUrl:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUMlMvoSvPo

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