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There was a time when road trips meant the scent of gasoline on your hands, a Rand McNally atlas sprawled across the dashboard, and the inevitable greasy spoon diner stop.
Today, the road warrior carries apps, memberships, and adapters instead of carburetor tools. The stagecoach has changed, but the impulse to head out across America hasn’t. Case in point: one Chevy Equinox EV driver who took to Facebook last week to describe his inaugural long-distance haul, 500 miles each way, and how a little creativity with Tesla Superchargers made it all possible.
“I got my EV like 3 weeks ago. I finished my first road trip with it yesterday, over 500 miles each way. For the most part, I charged at Tesla stations, but there was one at an EV Go. Also, I tried two destination chargers. Overall, the experience was great despite maybe a couple of learning curve issues.
3 issues: I could not get the destination charger at the hotel to work. EVgo needs to have a credit card on file in the app (I think they all do), and one of the Tesla chargers was very old and was not on the app network.
Otherwise, it was quick. Tesla chargers were at a Meijer’s, a Burger Kin,g or a little strip mall with a few places to eat.
I kept the battery between 20 and 80%. I drive a bit fast, so that gave me about 150 miles between charges. I found that my body needed to stop more than the car did. Charging sessions took about 25 minutes, and the myChevy app was always within a minute of its estimate. I purchased the Tesla plan, so my rates are lower there, in the 30s during peak and the 22s at night.
Overall. I love the car, and I may never buy another ICE car again.”
That’s Andrew Getter, a rising contributor to the Chevy Equinox EV Facebook group, writing what feels like a personal declaration of independence. Notice what he doesn’t dwell on: range anxiety. His frustrations were minor: an outdated Tesla unit, a stubborn hotel charger, and the credit-card hurdle of EVgo. Those are hiccups of infrastructure, not deal-breakers. The big picture is this: with a subscription and an adapter, Getter’s Equinox EV drank freely from Tesla’s once-exclusive Supercharger network, a cultural moment as symbolic as it is practical.
Chevrolet Equinox EV Performance & Range
- Offers multiple battery configurations, with top trims targeting around 300 miles of range on a full charge.
- Available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive for flexibility in different driving conditions.
- Quick acceleration compared to gas-powered SUVs, thanks to instant electric torque.
- Supports DC fast charging, adding roughly 70 miles of range in about 10 minutes.
His fellow group members turned the comment thread into a roadside symposium. Marion Larkin reminded him of the immutable laws of aerodynamics: “If you keep it at or below 70, your range will dramatically improve. We routinely get 220 miles between charges.” That was the kind of homespun wisdom once shared over a gas-station coffee, only now it’s dispensed in kilowatt-hours instead of gallons.
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Jim Stanley added the economic angle: “I took a long trip too and found that buying the Tesla membership was the way to go. Cost was best compared to other options, and charging was quick and at easy to access public places. Great experience overall!” It was once a matter of choosing between Shell or Texaco; now the calculation hinges on subscription tiers and peak-rate windows. In Getter’s case, 22 to 38 cents per kWh proved enough to keep the road trip affordable.
Others weighed in with their own transitions. Irene Szabo casually noted: “Me too. Just trading my Chevy Bolt in for an Equinox.” In a single line, she echoed GM’s broader strategy, encouraging Bolt loyalists to migrate upward into vehicles with longer legs and easier access to Tesla’s vast charging map.
And Alfred Mendez, cutting through with clarity, observed: “Tesla is the way to go I’ve never waited in line to charge vs the other brands. Very reliable and straight to the point. If I were to only pick one membership Tesla would be it.” His sentiment underscored the network’s reputation for reliability, even as it opens its gates to non-Tesla owners.
Chevrolet Equinox EV Design & Technology
- Modern exterior styling with a closed-off front grille and aerodynamic lines.
- Spacious cabin with flat floors, enhancing comfort and legroom for passengers.
- Large digital display system integrates infotainment, navigation, and EV-specific data.
- Equipped with advanced driver-assistance features, including GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving on select roads.
What’s happening here is the quiet democratization of charging. Tesla’s network, once a gated enclave for Model S pioneers, has begun to resemble a public highway rest stop, now serving Chevy, Ford, and others through adapters and digital subscriptions. It’s as if Exxon suddenly welcomed Shell customers to its pumps. The result is a shared infrastructure that could speed mass adoption more effectively than any tax credit or government initiative.
The great American road trip endures; it just hums a little quieter, glows a little greener, and, if Andrew Getter’s experience is any indication, welcomes a far wider cast of characters to the journey.
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Noah Washington is an automotive journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys covering the latest news in the automotive industry and conducting reviews on the latest cars. He has been in the automotive industry since 15 years old and has been featured in prominent automotive news sites. You can reach him on X and LinkedIn for tips and to follow his automotive coverage.
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