Update #2 - The EV Show 2019
Event date: June 8, 2019
https://theevshow2019.com/
Dear registered Electric Vehicle enthusiast,
With only about a week to go, work is fast and furious to get ready for the big show!
Don't forget that this event benefits Eli Home. https://elihome.org/
For...
The EV Show 2019 is Saturday, June 8 in San Marcos, California USA
Free admission, live music, beer and wine, and hundreds of EVs
https://TheEVshow2019.com
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2015 Tesla Model S-70D (it's been driven coast to coast... 55,000 miles)
2014 Mercedes B-Class ED (Tesla drivetrain)
2012 Toyota RAV4 EV (Tesla drivetrain, 81,000 miles, it been from Mexico to Canada and return). I've owned a total of three of these.
There's a...
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Others have noticed this also.
I pay the monthly $14.95, so it might only apply to others who are monthly...
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The battery voltage is below 300 volts at 0% and 400 volts when fully charged, therefore at 125 amps, you'll get:
37.5kW = 125a * 300v (observed) - 0 - 20%
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Here is an article that I wrote concerning how to maximize your long distance travel time using fast DC charging:
http://insideevs.com/planning-a-long-journey-with-your-chevrolet-bolt-ev-or-opel-ampera-e/
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