AAH #652 - Free EV Charging Is Making It Miserable For Everyone
About this episode
The discussion centers on the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) and the challenges posed by public charging infrastructure. Guests Brent Gruber from JD Power and Tom Maloney from State of Charge delve into recent industry shifts, including major automakers like Ford and GM adopting Tesla's charging system. They highlight the increasing consumer interest in EVs, driven by new models and tax incentives. However, they express concerns about the impact of free charging programs on public charging availability, which may hinder EV adoption. The episode also touches on Toyota's renewed commitment to electrification and the importance of educating consumers about charging options.
Dodge Journey
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Ford Super
"... John, how are you? I'm doing okay? I was driving Ford super Duties yesterday, the new Decent Truck Vamp versi..."
Honda Prologue
"...r those. A great example of that is the new Honda Prologue, right, you know, this this mainstream brand, pop..."
Chevrolet Spark
"...o be little small vehicles. You could get a Chevy Spark ev um and you know, now you're getting you know, ..."
Toyota Prius
"...a little economy car and you're comparing it to a Prius, it's not that much. But right now, I own a F one..."
Toyota Corolla
"that if if somebody had a Corolla and somebody had a Prius, it would not be as big ..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...ow, the nick later this year, or Ford F one fifty Lightning cross shopping the two and saying, Okay, with the..."
Chevrolet Silverado EV
"..., could you imagine thinking about buying a Chevy Silverado ev in you know, the nick later this year, or Ford F ..."
Toyota Tacoma
"... customer. I owned I think four or five different Tacomas and god, my first calls a Toyota to sell in ninet..."
Volkswagen Id
"...ndaionic five and you're cross shopping it with a Volkswagen ID four, the ID four comes with three years of unlim..."
Chevrolet Equinox
"...s of vehicles coming out. John just mentioned GM, Equinox, EV, Silverado, EV Blazer EV. I mean Equinox Silv..."
Chevrolet Ev Blazer
".... John just mentioned GM, Equinox, EV, Silverado, EV Blazer EV. I mean Equinox Silverado Blazer. That's Chevy..."
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