How to Road Trip in an EV (Without the Stress)

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I drove from the San Francisco Bay Area to Reno and back without burning a drop of gas, just to bring you the top tips you'll need when planning a road trip in an electric car along the way. From route-planning apps and charging adapters to tire pressure and preconditioning, ride along with me in the 2026 Chevy Equinox EV. Read more about EV Road Trip Planning on CNET.com EVs Are the Future, No Matter How Far America Falls Behind https://zdcs.link/QdJmkZ Timecode Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Trip Overview 00:26 Vehicle Specs & Features (Chevy Equinox EV) 1:14 EV Road Trip Preparation & Apps 2:15 Payment Methods & Charging Networks 2:44 Port Standards: CCS vs NACS 3:13 Vehicle Maintenance & Tire Pressure Tips 3:39 Climate Control, Battery Conditioning & Range Factors 4:22 Managing Driving Speed for Range Efficiency 4:47 On-the-Road Charging Experience & Pitfalls 5:19 Return Trip & Final Thoughts Video Credits: Host: Antuan Goodwin Scripted by: Antuan Goodwin Producer: JD Christison Camera:

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