From State of Charge. I examine the expansion of Electrify America’s Congestion Reduction Effort program, which limits customer charging to 85% at selected sites. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link, and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit: https://qmerit.com/ev/charge Use my…

From State of Charge. My Equinox EV was hit by another vehicle on 2/11/25, and I’ve been documenting the repair process. After more than two months, the vehicle was finally repaired, and I went to pick it up to talk about the timeline and what caused the delay. This video is powered by Qmerit, North…

From State of Charge. The 2025 Porsche Taycan is one of the fastest-charging electric vehicles you can buy today, but is it the fastest? I set out to find that out by charging one from zero to 100% and once again from 10% to 80% and then offering my deep analysis of the data. This…

From State of Charge. I charge a 2025 Cadillac Optiq up to 100% and drive it at 70 miles per hour to see how far it will go in my 70 mph highway range test. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique…

From State of Charge. In this video I explain how Cadillac EV owners can access and charge their vehicle on Tesla Superchargers. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit: https://qmerit.com/ev/charge Charge your Cadillac on…

From State of Charge. I charge the 2025 Lucid Gravity on a Tesla Supercharger and a 350 kW EVgo DC fast charger after talking with Lucid team members Emad Dlala and Blake Hemingway about how they worked to make the Gravity the best charging electric vehicle in North America. This video is powered by Qmerit,…

From State of Charge. I fully charge a 2025 MINI Countryman SE All4 and drive it at 70 miles per hour until the battery is exhausted in my highway range test. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will…

From State of Charge. I discuss Electrify America’s new pilot program which is introducing NACS connectors and Alpitronic HYC400 chargers to its network for the first time. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit:…

From State of Charge. I checked out the 2025 EV Charging Summit at the Westgate in Las Vegas and recorded some of the vendors talking about their products on the show floor. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit…

From State of Charge. I fully charge a 2025 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo and drive it at a constant 70 mph to see how far it will go in my 70 mph highway range test. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this…

From State of Charge. Honda and Acura’s electric vehicles will gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network starting in June 2025. Vehicles will need a NACS to CCS1 adapter to interface with the Superchargers and I explain the details in this video. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services…

From State of Charge. My full review of the Wattsaving US10 EV charger. This EV charger costs under $200, delivers 40 amps, and has RFID access control. But is it worth it? Order the Wattsaving US10 on amazon: https://amzn.to/4iKBbnD This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging…

From State of Charge. Ford and Lectron collaborated to develop an adapter that allows Ford’s electric vehicles to use Tesla Superchargers, called a NACS to CCS1 adapter. In this video I interview Ken Williams, Ford’s Director of EV Charging and Energy Services, and the CEO of Lectron, Chris Maiwald to discuss the collaboration. This video…

From State of Charge. Ford today announced it has completed delivery of all 140,000 promised complimentary NACS adapters to its customers. It also announced some news about its Blue Oval charge Network. Order the Ford NACS adapter: https://www.ford.com/product/ford-fast-charging-adapter-nacs-p2999073032 This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment.…

From State of Charge. This is a follow-up to my original Tesla Supercharger extension cable video I posted a few weeks ago. A2Z EV, is the company that will be selling these 5-foot extension cables in a few months, and some of my followers wondered if that would be long enough to reach their chargeport.…

From State of Charge. This is my condensed 10-minute version of my full review of the Grizzl-E Ultimate 80 amp EV charger. Watch my full-length review: https://youtu.be/LHaVl59TBYs?si=mfQ6COUlBt8eg_Tk Purchase A Grizzl-E Ultimate 80: W/J1772 from Grizzl-E website: https://grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-ultimate/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A W/1772 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aL1YgK W/NACS From Grizzl-E website: https://grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-cyber-ultimate-80/ w/NACS from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hB6261 This video is powered by…

From State of Charge. My Equinox EV was hit by another vehicle three weeks ago while parked and I’m documenting the repair process. This is part two of the series. Part One: https://youtu.be/mTpinYAXLus?si=yy-GClUoLnOGiah4 This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and…

From State of Charge. Ford has begun pushing out an OTA software update that allows 2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightning to charge at 500 amps which is an improvement over the previous peak current draw of 450 amps. In this video, I charge my 2022 F-150 Lightning from 10% to 80% on a 350 kW…

From State of Charge. My comprehensive review of the Battery Tender 32 amp dual voltage electric vehicle charger. Order the Battery Tender on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ifltAu This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit: https://qmerit.com/ev/charge Use…

From State of Charge. In this episode of State of Charge’s Recharge Rescue, I traveled to Brunswick, Ohio to fix Jessica’s home EV charger nightmare. Jessica’s NEMA 14-50 outlet was badly burned so I brought the local Qmerit team from STG Electric to diagnose and fix her problem. Past Recharge Rescue Episodes: Dylan, San Antonio,…

From State of Charge. I charged my 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV from 10% to 80% on a 250 kW Tesla Supercharger, a 350 kW EVgo charger, and a 150 kW Electrify America charger to compare the difference in the charging sessions. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for…

From State of Charge. My 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV was hit by another motorist driving a Chrysler Pacifica while parked on Main Street in Chester, New Jersey. I’m going to document the accident and the repair process with a few videos; this is the first. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider…

From State of Charge. The $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI) was signed into law in 2022 by the Biden administration and funded states to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network of high-speed electric vehicle chargers. The NEVI program has been often criticized by those who oppose electric…

From State of Charge. I accidentally damaged the chargeport cover of my 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. So I ordered a replacement part online, and in this video, I’ll demonstrate how to replace it. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and…

From State of Charge. In this video, I compare the 10% to 80% charging times of a Tesla Cybertruck on a V3 Supercharger to a new Supercharger site with V4 posts, which can deliver up to 325 kW to the Cybertruck. My original 0-100% Tesla Cybertruck charging video: https://youtu.be/v2Oa2fHgIxo?si=nyEyNEq-f7rp1XkA This video is powered by Qmerit,…

From State of Charge. The Ionna Network officially opened on February 4th, 2025. I visited the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Apex, North Carolina, to interview the companies involved. My previous IONNA videos: This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will…

From State of Charge. I used the Grizzl-E Ultimate 80 for three weeks to charge a variety of electric vehicles and put the unit through my tests to offer this thorough review. Purchase A Grizzl-E Ultimate 80: W/J1772 from Grizzl-E website: https://grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-ultimate/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A W/1772 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aL1YgK W/NACS From Grizzl-E website: https://grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-cyber-ultimate-80/ w/NACS from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hB6261…

From State of Charge. I speak with Lucid Motors VP of Engineering, Emad Dlala about Tesla Supercharging access and charging capabilities of its new electric SUV, the Gravity. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $150…

From State of Charge. I test out a prototype Tesla Supercharger extension cable and interview the CEO and engineer of A2Z EV, which will sell the extension cables in a few months. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit…

From State of Charge. I drained the battery of a 2025 Lucid Air Pure, recorded a zero to 100% DC fast-charging session on an EVgo 350 kW charger, and fully analyize the results. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and…

From State of Charge. Today, Chargepoint introduces a new vandal-resistant cable for its EV chargers. I interview the company’s CEO, Rick Wilmer about it and the new Charger Protect feature. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive…

From State of Charge. I used the FLO Home X6 50-amp electric vehicle charger for three weeks, thoroughly tested it, and put it through the paces of my full testing program. Buy the FLO X6: https://store.flo.com/en-us/products/flo-home-x6?srsltid=AfmBOoq0-x2LYHJQVCJhYwFQ2FtQ7nZoJzqDB5sNDufdj6TMM2EQFM09 This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this…

From State of Charge. At CES this week, Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen of North America both announced the dates their electric vehicles would be granted access to Tesla Superchargers. I examine the announcements and discuss the details we know so far. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for…

From State of Charge. I explain and analyze Ford’s announcement that it’s extending the Ford Power Promise program due to its success in Q4 of 2024. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit: https://qmerit.com/ev/charge…

From State of Charge. I drove to Scranton, Pennsylvania to attend the opening of the Ionna EV Rechargery at Sheetz. I spent the afternoon charging my Ford F-150 Lightning, talking with other EV owners, and chatting with Ionna’s CPO, Ricardo Stamatti. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for…

From State of Charge. Kia’s NACS to CCS1 adapter solution is only rated for 350 amps, while most other NACS adapters have a 500 amp rating. In this video, I explore the possible problems that may be caused. Use the STATEOFCHARGE coupon code and SAVE 15% on 500-amp NACS adapters: The Lectron Vortex: https://ev-lectron.com/products/lectr… The…

From State of Charge. I drove down to Apex, North Carolina to attend the soft opening of the very first Ionna EV Rechargery. I spent the day charging my Lightning, talking with other EV owners, and chatting with Ionna’s CEO, Seth Cutler. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services…

From State of Charge. I received one of the first Ford NACS adapters that it co-engineered with Lectron. In this video, I compare it to the Lectron Vortex adapter and explain the differences. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification…

From State of Charge. I was recently contacted by a follower whose NEMA 14-50 outlet melted and could have caused a fire in his home. I agreed to bring the local Qmerit contractor to his house to replace his burnt mess with a high-quality NEMA 14-50 outlet and supply him with a new EV charger…

From State of Charge. IONNA is a new high-speed fast charging network for electric vehicles, born from a partnership of eight large automakers: General Motors, Stellantis, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, and Toyota. In this video, I travel to Apex, North Carolina, to check out the first IONNA site and interview the company’s CEO, CPO…

From State of Charge. In this video, I explain everything you need to know about charging your Nissan EV on Tesla Superchargers. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $200…

From State of Charge. I charged a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV from 0% to 100% on an EVgo 350 kW DC fast charger and offer my full analysis. I then compare it to the 10% to 80% charging session I previously did with the same vehicle. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading…

From State of Charge. I traveled to Starksboro, Vermont to record the first ConnectDER EV meter socket adapter installation in the state. This device will allow many people to install an electric vehicle charger at home who otherwise couldn’t, due to the capacity constraints of their home electric service. This video is powered by Qmerit,…

From State of Charge. While at the GMS Sierra Denali first-drive media event, I had the opportunity to check out GM Energy’s Home Energy system, which allows you to power your home from the battery of your General Motors electric vehicle. Derek Sequeira, of GM Energy gave me a full tour of the products needed…

From State of Charge. I test the new A2Z Cybertruck adapter that allows Tesla Cybertrucks to charge on CCS1 DC fast chargers. Use my "stateofcharge" coupon code to save 15% on the A2Z Cybertruck adapter: https://a2zevshop.com/products/ccs-thunderstorm-max?srsltid=AfmBOopEdjUwBcHDHeYzviYuATp1sLvmq67GTwJhqMV3wrGyxC13G2Or This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage,…

From State of Charge. I take a ride in my friend’s Tesla Cybertruck to see how good Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) version 12.5.5 is. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will…

From State of Charge. Order the Grizzl-E MINI Connect: https://grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-mini/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A This is my full review of the Grizzl-E Connect, a 40-amp portable EV charger made by United Chargers. I’ll post a shorter, 10-minute condensed version in a few weeks. This video is powered by Qmerit, North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging,…

From State of Charge. I examine today’s announcement that A2Z EV has issued an NHTSA recall for its original Typhoon Tesla NACS to CCS1 adapter. The company will replace them for free under the recall with its 2nd generation adapter, the Typhoon Pro. Contact A2Z for information on the recall: safety-contact@a2zevshop.com The A2Z Website: https://a2zevshop.com/…

From State of Charge. Volvo and Polestar electric vehicles can now access compatible Tesla Superchargers using a NACS to CCS1 adapter. In this video, I explain everything you need to know about this new development. Buy the Lectron Vortex adapter and save 15% with my coupon code:https://ev-lectron.com/products/lectr… Use the STATEOFCHARGE coupon code and SAVE 15%:…

From State of Charge. I examine today’s announcement that Ford will be shipping Lectron Votrex adapters to its customers to help alleviate the problems caused by the official Tesla NACS to CCS1 adapter shortage. My Ford adapter (non) recall video: https://youtu.be/AF7KtYgSyhI?si=txQWOu7afqvKD9xS Buy the Lectron Vortex adapter and save 15% with my coupon code:https://ev-lectron.com/products/lectron-vortex-plug-tesla-supercharger-nacs-to-ccs-adapter?sscid=51k8_trhoi& Use the…