Coast to Coast EVs – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Join the Coast-to-Coast EVs team to unpack the increasing importance of used electric vehicles to the volatile EV market in North America.

With depreciation a major factor in EV purchases and leasing a popular option to protect against outdated tech, finding great deals on pre-owned electric vehicles is becoming much more common.

We explore the current market and explain why the years to come promise to be even more fruitful for buyers who prefer pre-owned vehicles. Could these excellent deals on highly capable EVs be the key to unlocking wider adoption at all levels of affordability?

Returning guest Darren Orange helps us unpack these topics and walk us through his experience moving from a Chevy Bolt EV to a pre-owned Tesla Model 3 (early ownership video here: https://youtu.be/bAREs8-YnAc?si=NUKoIBUhjlaBwGoT)

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Start

2:18 - Consolidation in the EV Infrastructure Space

7:32 - The Future of Freewire Technologies?

11:14 - Viewer Intros & Comments

15:35 - Used EV Market Strength in the United States

17:32 - Darren's Used EV Purchase (2022): Then & Now

24:20 - EV Battery/Powertrain Warranties

26:00 - EV Depreciation

27:30 - Price Fluctuations of Electric Vehicles

31:00 - Premium Pre-owned EVs: Pros & Cons

34:00 - Used Tesla Model S or New Tesla Model 3?

37:43 - Incentives for Used Electric Vehicles

43:01 - Recurrent Auto Highlights Used EV Inventory for 2025

50:27 - Buying Used vs. Leasing New Electric Vehicles

55:43 - Pros & Cons of Used EVs

1:07:04 - Used EV Edge Cases

1:18:05 - Resources for Used EVs

1:21:05 - Viewer Comments & Insights

1:27:55 - Close

Related Links:

Recurrent Used EV Market Report Q4 2024 - https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/used-electric-vehicle-buying-report

IRS Used Clean Vehicle Credit Info - https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit

Cox Automotive EV Market Analysis - https://www.cbtnews.com/u-s-electric-vehicle-market-sees-record-growth-as-ev-sales-hit-new-milestones/

Jim Farley Fully Charged Interview - https://youtu.be/PGx7AyD9okg

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BJ Birtwell, founder of the nationally-renowned Emobility show Electrify Expo, joins Walter, Eric, and Steve to unpack the transition to electrified transportation. From Ebikes and scooters to electric cars and sports vehicles, we'll discuss the current level of EV adoption and how BJ's rapidly expanding event brings the benefits of electric transportation to a wider audience.

Learn more about the event and secure tickets for its New York edition here: https://www.electrifyexpo.com/

Chapters:

0:00 - Start

2:15 - General Motors Eschews EV Skeptics

3:15 - GM EV Sales 2024 vs. 2023

9:30 - GM Drops Ultium Brand + Battery Strategy

13:15 - BJ Birtwell, Founder of Electrify Expo, on US EV Adoption

16:58 - EV Tariffs in Europe and North America

22:53 - Viewer Intros and Comments

26:20 - Electrify Expo New York Details

29:45 - Growth of Electrify Expo and Changing Consumer Types

34:36 - Expo Venues and Experiences

39:15 - The Importance of Bringing Fun to the EV Experience

40:22 - Electrify Expo Guest Demographics

44:20 - "As Electric As You Want to Be..."

47:39 - Current Limitations to EV Ownership

51:30 - Perception vs. Reality of EV Buyers

57:40 - EV Charging Vendors at Electrify Expo?

1:05:30 - Future Electrify Expo Markets?

1:09:07 - EV Affordability in 2024

1:15:38 - Viewer Preferences on How to Buy a Vehicle

1:19:00 - IONNA Rechargeries Incoming!

1:26:40 - Failing EV Charging Hardware (Enel X Way, Freewire Tech)

1:30:54 - Close

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Charging where you live, work, eat, and play is one of the most convenient and affordable aspects of owning an electric vehicle. Unfortunately, there are gaps in who can get access to convenient local charging options.

Eric and Steve are joined by Nathan King, CEO and co-founder of itselectric, to discuss the potential of curbside EV charging.

We cover how itselectric brings power to the curb, the advantages of a bring-your-own-cable (BYOC) solution, and where curbside fits into the wider world of level 2/destination charging. Learn more about the company here: https://www.itselectric.us/ and if you like what you see, join the waitlist for the service here: https://www.itselectric.us/join

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Start

1:28- In the News: Kia EV6 Preview

7:00 - Viewer Intros

9:18 - Intro to Nathan King of itselectric

10:38 - The Origins of itselectric

12:54 - How itselectric is Different to Other L2 Solutions

14:00 - Curbside Charging/BYOC in Europe

22:00 - Integrating L2 Charging Infrastructure

27:00 - itselectric Progress to Date

30:50 - Installation Time

39:20 - Different Types of Curbside Charging

41:25 - Viewer Questions

46:00 - Early Interest & Business Support

51:52 - Curbside Charging Fee Structure + Management

59:18 - itselectric Business Model

1:03:22 - Addressing Charger Reliability

1:07:17 - Viewer Questions & Comments

1:13:31 - The Importance of L2 Charging to EV Adoption

1:20:28 - Connect with itselectric Online

1:21:55 - Close

itselectric social links:

Instagram: itselectric (@itselectric_co) • Instagram photos and videos

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/itselectric/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itselectric-bk

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Eric, Walter, and Steve fire up another fortnightly fast charge live stream, discussing the latest from Tesla's Supercharger situation and bp pulse potentially snapping up abandoned sites, Cox Automotive's new study on turning EV skeptics into EV "considerers" over the next few years, and the new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

Our main topic is contextualizing the current headwinds dragging on EV adoption and how the industry will "cross the chasm" from early adopters to the early mainstream, a common challenge highlighted on the Technology Adoption Curve.

Topic Time Stamps:

0:00 - Start

1:18 - In the News: bp pulse eyes Supercharger sites

12:22 - Viewer greetings & comments

15:30 - NEVI impact on hardware providers & organic network expansion

21:13 - Technology Adoption Curve: Context on "The Chasm"

26:18 - Cox Automotive 2024 "Path to EV Adoption" Study

33:10 - Anti-EV reporting and pushback

35:40 - Impact of 100% tariff on electric vehicles from China

42:04 - Can Chinese EVs really dominate the North American auto sector?

45:09- Viewer comments

52:45 - How does the US stack up against Chinese technology?

57:43 - Relationship between EV adoption and reliable infrastructure

1:05:15 - Rivian and Google's potential role in reliability

1:12:01 - Viewer comments

1:18:28 - NACS/J3400 transition, one year on

1:20:00 - Is a stable Tesla essential to crossing the EV adoption chasm?

1:26:30 - Final viewer comments

1:28:00 - Close

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With a fresh news story emanating from Tesla every few days, this edition of Coast-to-Coast EVs tries to make sense of the company's recent redirection and what impact it could have on the wider EV sector.

From conflicting reports on affordable EV models to workforce reductions that include scything away much of the Supercharger team, Steve, Walter, Eric, and returning guest Darren Orange unpack the latest, along with questions and comments from viewers on the topics.

Chapters:

0:00 - Start

1:40 - Tesla Cuts Supercharger Team

2:38 - Of Leaks and Layoffs

6:05 - A Tesla Owner's Take on the News

10:05 - Will Ex-Supercharger Staff Have a Place to Go?

11:50 - Tesla's Troublesome Quarter

17:50 - Viewer Comments

20:33 - Impact on Tesla Sales Proposition

24:15 - Affordable EVs + Used Market

29:55 - Is NACS/J3400 Now Under Threat?

37:56 - Superchargers as a Revenue Source

43:13 - GM Tesla Adapters Become Available

46:37 - Much Ado About Nothing?

50:26 - Tesla Congestion Case Study in NYC

59:30 - Viewer Comments

1:06:00 - Which Charging Network Can Fill the Void?

1:17:50 - Customer Support at Fast Charging Stations

1:23:00 - Autonomous Driving and Tesla FSD

1:33:28 - Close

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Our fortnightly fast charge livestream looks ahead to the spring/summer travel season and how EV charging will be different this year.

We're joined by special guest Chase Drum of the Grid Connections podcast, who is another experienced voice and high-mileage EV driver based out of the Pacific Northwest. Watch recent episodes of this excellent electrification show here: https://www.youtube.com/@GridConnections/

With four participants covering each corner of the United States and our widespread EV friends in the live chat, we cover all-electric travel in almost every US region. Find what we covered via the specific tim stamps below.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Start

1:33 - In The News: Q1 2024 EV Sales High & Lows

10:25 - Viewer Greetings & Comments

13:36 - Intro to Chase Drum /  @GridConnections 

18:37 - EV Road Trips: Our Most Memorable

28:00 - Viewer Road Trip Stories

30:55 - Will Adapters Ease the EV Travel Burden?

40:27 - West Coast EV Congestion

49:55 - New Entrants Race to Reach Leading Networks

54:14 - Viewer Questions & Comments

57:15 - Tesla's Shift to True V4 & NEVI Compliance Qs

1:01:02 - Walter's Take on 2024 EV Travel Season

1:09:18 - Integrating L2 Charging on EV Road Trips

1:20:30 - Viewer Comments

1:25:00 - Long Lines or Easy EV Travel This Summer?

1:31:15 - Long Distance EV Travel Tips

1:32:15 - Trip Planning Approaches

1:36:00 - Thanks and Close

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Special guest John Markowitz, Head of Emobility at the New York Power Authority, joins Eric, Walter, and Steve to discuss building out one of the nation's largest regional fast charging networks.

In a week when the International Auto Show hits New York City and spring travel is about to get underway, EV infrastructure is about to be tested again. State-level networks like NYPA's EVolve NY have emerged as an important piece of the charging puzzle, opening up access to routes that the national players haven't yet focused on. This conversation covers the planning, difficulties, and opportunities of building out fast charging infrastructure in a state with more than 2,000 miles of road designated as Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC).

Learn more about EVolve NY here: https://evolveny.nypa.gov/

Learn more about New York state's EV incentives and adoption here: Drive Clean Rebate for Electric Cars Program - NYSERDA

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Liv & Patrick from Mach-E Vlog join Eric, Walter, and Steve to discuss adapters for Ford owners, Tesla's transition to a truly public charging network, EV charging etiquette, and everything else we can think of for our fortnightly live stream on EVs and infrastructure.

Chapters:

0:00 - Start

1:41 - In the News: Gravity Charging Hits NYC

11:00 - Viewer Greetings & Comments

12:59 - Mach-E Vlog Supercharging Across California

15:50 - Background to Tesla Opening Superchargers

16:55 - Early Access to Ford-Tesla Adapters

18:00 - Supercharger Positioning & EV Etiquette

20:19 - Apps to Find Tesla Superchargers (Try Chargeway!)

22:28 - Ways to Activate a Tesla Charging Session

24:30 - Tesla's Progression to Public Charging

27:00 - Different Models, Different Charging Decisions

30:13 - Should I Get a Tesla Membership Plan?

33:00 - Education for all EV Owners (h/t David Drives Electric)

37:30 - Tesla NEVI Compliance + V4 Superchargers

40:56 - Potential for Supercharger Congestion and Queueing

48:09 - Know Your Charging Options/Alternatives

52:00 - Third Party Adapter Options (& Warnings!)

56:35 - UL Certification for Adapters 

59:48 - NACS/J3400 Extension Cables

1:08:16 - Tom Moloughney Talks to Jim Farley

1:15:00 - The Transition to a Single Standard

1:22:20 - Opportunism in NEVI Funding vs. Private Investment

1:30:10 - Close

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Join Eric, Walter, and Steve for another fortnightly fast charge on EVs and infrastructure, this time covering the best (and appropriate) locations for DC fast charging.

In the wake of IONNA announcing its early plans, we pondered on the last live stream where the 30,000+ stalls, which equates to several thousands new charging stations for just one network. Toss in new Tesla Superchargers, more EVgo and Electrify America, then potentially hundreds of new charging providers and we have to ask: where will these chargers go?

Chapters:

0:00 - Start

1:22 - Intro

2:03 - In the News: Honda Prologue Arrives

13:22 - Ultium Platform & Chevy Silverado EV Rollout

15:54 - Viewer Questions & Comments

20:26 - Location, Location, Location: Where Do We Want to Charge?

28:16 - The Importance of Electrify America and Walmart

29:48 - Grocery Stores and EV Charging

34:30 - Guest Intro: Jacob/ArtiePenguin1

35:45 - Exploring DC Fast Charging in New Mexico

36:15 - Jacob's 2022 Kia #EV6

37:45 - New Mexico Charging Maps

40:30 - Tesla Superchargers in NM

41:22 - Chargers Coming Soon in New Mexico

44:34 - The Future of Francis Energy Charging Sites

47:11 - The Impact of Heat on DC Fast Chargers

54:25 - Love's & TCA Truck Stop Charging

59:40 - Viewer Comments & Questions

1:00:28 - Charging at Hotel Locations

1:14:57 - Different Levels of Location: Gas Station vs. Truck Stop | Grocery Store vs. Walmart

1:21:29 - Matching Dwell Time to Site Usage

1:29:40 - J3400 and 277V / 48A Level 2 Charging

1:30:05 - Closing Comments + Plans

The beauty of EV charging is that it is passive, so the driver can walk away and do something else while the vehicle "refuels". The challenge then becomes matching power and expense of install to an appropriate site host, which is the main topic we'll cover in this week's stream.

We're joined by Jacob from the ArtiePenguin1 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtiePenguin1 , who shares his travels around his state in a Kia EV6, what hardware and site types he's seeing, and explores the charging maps of New Mexico.

Find participant channels and relevant links from the discussion in the pinned comment below.

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Join Eric, Walter, and some British bloke for our fortnightly live stream on EVs and infrastructure.

For Valentine's Day, we considered which DCFC options we expect to love this year, which newcomers are attracting our gaze (hello, IONNA...), and which we might just have to break up with. This comes almost a year on from Tesla introducing Magic Dock and prompting the question that Eric subsequently asked in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRLUxvDoM-c -- what does it take to be a national public fast charging network?

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Start

1:25 - tNAC Channel Major Milestone - Congrats!

2:50 - IONNA Unveiled: 7 OEMs partner for DC fast charging

9:00 - IONNA's Overlap with IONITY and Stellantic specifics

12:48 - Viewer Questions & Comments

15:25 - Public DCFC: How We Got Here

20:04 - Nationwide Installations & Availability

23:07 - Don't Overlook Level 2 Charging

27:15 - Defining National, Regional, and Local CPOs

29:30 - Navigating NEVI Awards

35:26 - Viewer Comments

44:28 - DCFC: Who Do Ya Love?

53:37 - Fast Charge Fails: Who Do We Ditch?

1:02:01 - Who's the Hero We Need Next?

1:13:32 - Tesla's Progression to a Public Network

1:22:26 - Close

Host & Guest Channel Links:

Eric/News Coulomb - https://www.youtube.com/@UCJqgqWqKmdkIuBZa7JK5KSw

Walter/tNAC - https://www.youtube.com/@UC0UCnhwwgbntLyf0iVtNP6Q

Email plugandplayev@gmail.com with questions, topic suggestions, or otherwise interesting EV news/views.

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