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Pergear P2 Portable

Pergear P2 Portable

The Pergear P2 portable EV charging station is a dual-voltage electric vehicle charger capable of charging at both Level 1 and Level 2. But is it durable?

EvoCharge

EvoCharge

The EvoCharge EVSE and EvoCharge iEVSE Home might be newcomers to the market, but they’ve still made a splash. Check out my comprehensive review here!

Topdon PulseQ AC Home

Topdon PulseQ AC Home

The Topdon PulseQ is a 40-amp Level 2 EV charging station with smart connectivity and an app that’s loaded with data and money-saving features.

Grizzl-E Duo

Grizzl-E Duo

The Grizzl-E Duo is a plug-in EV charging station with two charging cables that allows users to simultaneously split the available current to charge two EVs.

J+ Booster 2

J+ Booster 2

The J+ Booster 2 is a really solid portable EV charging station that works well for charging both at home and on the go.

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Tesla Opens First Superchargers To Non-Tesla EVs In US

Tesla Opens First Superchargers To Non-Tesla EVs In US

by | Mar 5, 2023

Tesla officially opened its Supercharging network in the United States for non-Tesla electric vehicles, compatible with the CCS1 (aka SAE J1772 Combo 1) charging connector. Initially, only about 10 stations are included in the Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot, but the number is expected to gradually increase over time.

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My friend, Kyle Conner from Out Of Spec Studios stopped by the State Of Charge Garage to record a video for his channel of my garage setup and the Ford Intelligent Backup Power system I recently installed. While he was here, I figured we'd have a quick chat about the state of DC fast charging in the US. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is making the energy transition easy for home and business owners: https://qmerit.com/ev/charge Check out Kyle's Out of Spec video on the State Of Charge Garage: https://youtu.be/d8DbYIiTDd0 Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:23 We begin the discussion 03:48 Network reliability and Tesla's advantage 05:09 Kyle's Rate Your Charge 07:07 Telsa opens up its connector for all to use 09:40 Should we have a government-mandated connector for all to use? 12:02 Outro Interested in one of the top-rated EV charging stations we've reviewed? You can order them here: Emporia 48-amp: https://amzn.to/3EgDRGS Enel X JuiceBox: https://amzn.to/3UR55Lk ChargePoint Home Flex: https://amzn.to/2V3Ye79 Electrify America HomeStation: https://amzn.to/3Kc7qvo Autel MaxiCharger W/Remote Holster: https://amzn.to/3Guraeh Autel Maxicharger W/Integrated Holster: https://amzn.to/3TVd20G Grizzl-E DUO: https://amzn.to/3FYKUWU Grizzl-E Smart: https://amzn.to/3BCxexV Note: I do earn commission from sales generated from the links above
I charge up both my Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning to 85% and then park them outside during a snowstorm with the heater on for 12 hours to see which EV would keep you warm longer if you were stuck in a snowstorm. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. See how Qmerit is making the energy transition easy for home and business owners: https://qmerit.com/ev/charge Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:11 Common EV misconceptions 02:01 What do you do with an EV during a power outage? 05:14 Can you survive being stuck in a snowstorm with an EV? 09:25 Update halfway through the test at 2:30 am 13:20 Twelve hours later 19:46 I recharge both vehicles to see how much energy they needed to get back to 85% SOC 21:57 I compare and analyze the results 22:48 How long would it take to completely drain the batteries? 27:37 What if it were colder? 29:53 Outro Interested in one of the top-rated EV charging stations we've reviewed? You can order them here: Emporia 48-amp: https://amzn.to/3EgDRGS Enel X JuiceBox: https://amzn.to/3UR55Lk ChargePoint Home Flex: https://amzn.to/2V3Ye79 Electrify America HomeStation: https://amzn.to/3Kc7qvo Autel MaxiCharger W/Remote Holster: https://amzn.to/3Guraeh Autel Maxicharger W/Integrated Holster: https://amzn.to/3TVd20G Grizzl-E DUO: https://amzn.to/3FYKUWU Grizzl-E Smart: https://amzn.to/3BCxexV Note: I do earn commission from sales generated from the links above
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Hi, I’m Tom Moloughney

I’ve been driving EVs since 2009 and currently drive a Tesla Model 3. I’m a senior editor for the EV news website, InsideEVs, and a former Director for the world’s largest electric vehicle advocacy organization, Plug In America.

I’ve been reviewing electric vehicle charging equipment for over ten years and have tested most of the products available today. My goal with this site is to offer the most comprehensive reviews of EV charging equipment available anywhere, and to help consumers decide which charging equipment best serves their needs.

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