Just arrived to Florida for a 2 week stint. Prior to arriving we had booked a compact car rental through Dollar (via Expedia). Didn’t know we were getting an EV, but that’s what we got without paying more (scummy tactics, but that’s an aside).

So we have this Chevy Bolt, which is actually kinda cool and enjoyable to drive. However, we’re definitely not going to go far on a charge and will need to refill at least a few times.

Downloaded Plugshare, and looked for charging stations close to our hotel (which unfortunately does not have charging). OMG I feel sick to my stomach at what charging is going to cost us. Nearby chargers are “$5 fee plus $0.50/minute” or even “$10 per hour”.

Any advice for how to make this EV rental at least as cost effective as a gas car?

  • moosepiss@alien.topOPBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Thanks all. This is helpful. I was under the assumption it would take me like 9 hours to charge this thing from empty. Maybe that’s not the case if I find a good charger.

    I’ll look for Electrify America or Chargepoint. I won’t bother charging past 80%.

    For those asking, I’m in Naples and will be making the drive to West Palm Beach. A bit nervous about that distance since it’ll get me close to empty. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all…

    • theotherharper@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Look into hypermiling or how to get better mileage. I don’t mean drive 20 MPH and draft trucks, but just the basics so you can make minor tunes to your habits.