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Coast to Coast EVs

Steve Birkett

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Frequency: 1 episode/16d. Total Eps: 61

A fortnightly fast charge on electric vehicles and EV infrastructure across North America.

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Used Electric Vehicles: Pros & Cons for Pre-owned EV Buyers | Coast-to-Coast EVs 26

Episode 26

Thursday, October 24, 2024 • Duration 01:31:58

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With depreciation a major factor in EV purchases and leasing a popular option to protect against outdated tech, finding great deals on pre-owned electric vehicles is becoming much more common.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

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Unpacking the EV Experience with Electrify Expo Founder BJ Birtwell | GM's 2024 EV Sales Spike

Episode 25

Thursday, October 10, 2024 • Duration 01:32:18

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

The Convenience of Curbside Charging w/ Nathan King of itselectric | Coast-to-Coast EVs # 15

Episode 15

Thursday, May 23, 2024 • Duration 01:22:50

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

Crossing the Chasm: What Will Reignite EV Adoption in North America? | #14

Episode 14

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • Duration 01:29:43

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

Supercharger Strategy or Strife? Making Sense of Tesla's Charging Layoffs | #13

Episode 13

Thursday, May 2, 2024 • Duration 01:35:03

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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Charging Up for EV Road Trip Season | Q1 2024 EV Sales | New DCFC Options - Coast-to-Coast EVs # 12

Episode 12

Thursday, April 11, 2024 • Duration 01:37:58

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

Regional DC Fast Charging & EV Adoption | EVolve New York | Fisker Woes - Coast-to-Coast EVs # 11!!

Episode 11

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • Duration 01:15:26

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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