..But in the parlance of our times the common vernacular from EV drivers calls anything besides j1772 a DCFC.

Nah, one of the main perks is a lack of a gas engine which needs maintenance. Also, it still uses gas, and a decent amount compared. Is it a PHEV? If so, I’ll bite.

Thats the thing with EVs though, they dont really need “service”. Ok, maybe some Teslas, but thats a production quality thing. When they get the kinks worked out, it wont be a big deal.

Its for emergencies.. Better than a kick in the shin.

Look at every Tesla Supercharger, people mostly nap in their cars. The only Chevy dealership I’ve ever charged at has a brewery next door.

People use other’s bumpers as “feelers”. Its ridiculous, and if I ever caught someone “city parking” against my car I’m getting their insurance info. Have some standards folks.

Anything CCS is a DCFC, the speeds vary. There’s no such thing as DC charging, there is only DCFC. I agree, its slow, and there’s a range for L1, L2 and L3, at times nearly overlapping.

This slideshow format for comments is stupid.

Chicago is the same way, and my car’s bumper was left unscathed when I moved away.

And just as you’ve mentioned, there’s gaps. In these gaps, its good to know that most Chevy dealerships will have DCFC.

Its a slow DC fast charger, but its still a DCFC. 

No and I know it, but folks who dont own EVs yet still consider this before buying. Honestly, it just gives you peace of mind that Chevy dealerships have these because they’re everywhere, but in real world situations you’re only using them on rare occasions.

That. Is. Insane.

What dealership? I may be in the market for a second one.

Search Plugshare for free Chevy DCFC first before you pass judgement, you might be surprised. Sucks that the dealership where you bought from is stingy w/ even their L2, corporate says they’re supposed to have DCFC if they sell Bolts.

Dont forget about the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, you can find them today for $20k w/ low miles and they have AWD. I’ll be going with 1 PHEV for road trips and 1 EV for commuting.

Its better, but not by much. You still struggle to get about 12kw in extreme cold, but Tesla has reduced rate as well. Tesla, however, allows you to turn on battery heating when en route to a supercharger so the batteries can accept max power upon arrival.

Its the little things..

Check the Plugshare app (or website). Whats your city? The dealership has to be a “certified Bolt dealership” meaning they sell/work on Bolts. There’s bound to be at least 2-3 out of 5 near you.

The price gap needs to be significant enough to not be tempted by a Telsa. Initially, the $44k Bolt was the only game in town under $70k, but not anymore. New ‘20 models are selling for as low as $22k. For me, thats enough to steer me from a Tesla, but I also went the used route for $15k.

Chevy has DCFC at most of their dealerships, though not nearly as fast and available as Tesla’s, but they’re trying. Most are 25kw chargers, but all are free.

The ‘22 Bolt/EUV are the least expensive long range EVs (200+ miles) for sale in the US, have thermal management, good options, roomy interior full stop, but especially for being so small. Its a fantastic commuter car, and the newest look slightly less dorky.

Some stability controls are more aggressive than others. Hyundai, Ford, Chevy are tossable. BMW on the other hand, as hard as I tried, would not go sideways in the snow. Even with all controls off, my BMW i3 was way to predictable.