#ev-charging-infrastructure

#ev-charging-infrastructure

Getting back to the sometimes miserable charging experience while on the go, the DC fast chargers installed by GM and EVgo at Pilot and Flying J gas stations should make things a lot better. First off, they're located along major interstate travel corridors, with well-lit bays, access to free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurants and groceries. What's more, many charging stations also have canopies, which can make a big difference if it's scorching hot outside or snowing.

Three years ago, I set off on an 800-mile road trip between Montreal and Toronto (and back again) in a Ford Mustang Mach-E. The goal? To probe the pain points of using a battery-powered electric vehicle for long-distance travel along one of the busiest routes in Canada. Although the end result was a success, that victory was qualified by an indictment of Toronto's EV charging options (pretty painful across the board) and my own lack of initial planning (inexcusable, to tell you the truth).