Join Eric, Walter, and Steve to celebrate the 50th edition of Coast-to-Coast EVs! We briefly look back over our years of fortnightly fast charges and a wild 12 months for electric vehicles and infrastructure in 2025, unpacking the charging operators with the most DCFC locations across the US and Canada.Chapters:0:00 - Start0:30 - Celebrating 50 Episodes of C-to-C EVs!2:38 - Mercedes-Benz HPC Enters California4:27 - EV Infrastructure (US/CA): How We Got Here9:25 - Top 50 DC Charging Operators (Context)11:40 - "Notable Not Quites" - Rising Operators Not in Top 25 (Yet)18:30 - Charging Site Definitions21:20 - Positions 50 to 31 (Fewer than 50 sites)31:27 - Positions 30 to 2538:12 - Positions 24 to 2142:50 - Positions 20 to 11 (~100 to 250 sites)1:06:35 - Positions 10 to 5 (~350 to ~800 sites)1:08:45 - Unpacking Dealership Charging in Site Count1:17:36 - Top 5 Charging Operators in US/Canada (800+ sites)1:30:30 - Discussion around Site Count vs. Stall Count (Average Stalls per Site)1:40:00 - Celebrated Co-Hosts: Thanks for Getting Us to 50!1:42:23 - CloseHOST CHANNELS:Eric Way / News Coulomb - / @newscoulomb3705 Walter Schulze / tNAC - / @thenetworkarchitectchannel (Also OoS Bits contributions like this one -- • Mercedes HPC @ Starbucks! This Week In DC ... )Steve / Plug & Play EV - you're already here! But go back to the beginning to see the first Coast-to-Coast EVs here, if you want to explore - https://www.youtube.com/live/4VR_f6Ie2SIAnd you can get weekly EV infrastructure news/analysis here: https://evi.plugnplayev.com/subscribeThe Top 50 names in DCFC entering December 2025 contains some famous - and several unfamiliar - names, but it's the positions of potential giants that really emphasizes where we are. Preview the list of 50 (sorted by site count) ahead of the discussion here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...This is the eye of the charging infrastructure storm in North America, as massive entities with deep pockets set the stage to challenge the longstanding top four: ChargePoint, Electrify America, EVgo, and, of course, Tesla Superchargers.Before hitting the top 10, we spend some time sharing the top 50 list (by site count), how we put it together, and categorizing those that landed in positions 11-25.Cheers, nerds!⚡ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Many wrote off the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, even before a tumultuous period in which federal funds were paused for the first half of the year. Nonetheless, it survived the legislative onslaught, won key legal battles, and emerged delayed but unscathed.The last few months saw states getting approval for federal funding to deploy EV charging once again, including in locations that had previously declined to participate. But funding resumes at a time when privately-funded projects are driving a DCFC boom across the United States, often at the same locations that NEVI sought to fill when the first plans were drawn up four years ago.All of which prompts the overarching question: do we still need NEVI?The Coast-to-Coast EVs crew is joined by Jacob Espinoza, an experienced voice in EV infrastructure, especially in the desert southwest region covering Arizona,, Texas, and his home state of New Mexico.The quartet unpack the four corners of the country and everything in between to share which states are doing what, and how it's integrating with massive private sector projects from IONNA, Walmart Energy, Mercedes-Benz, the major truck stop chains, and many more.Related links from the discussion:Jacob's Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/artiepenguin1Rivian Roamer Charger Report - https://rivianroamer.com/charging/reportWalter's Carolinas DCFC Construction Tour - https://youtu.be/dR4P7Pk72gY?si=Eax1SJFSaXdnGUwQSteve's multi-vendor Northeast to Midwest Tour - https://youtu.be/wsZomrANqCA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Eric, Walter, and Steve, for a discussion on the EV charging experience: should it be as fast as gas, or are we missing an opportunity to reimagine the way we travel?This topic is inspired by Eric's recent News Coulomb video on the overlap between public EV charging and "the holiday paradox". There's plenty to dig into, but I suggest taking in the video and its related articles before joining the conversation:News Coulomb on EV Charging + The Holiday Paradox - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmVaKTYW7xUBackground on the Holiday Paradox Concept - https://www.lifeafterthedailygrind.com/p/the-holiday-paradox-how-to-slow-down-timeRangeway Energy's response article + take on charging hospitality - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-worked-fine-still-feels-like-failure-rangewayenergy-isqbcAnd to extend the idea, what if charging was designed to be a desirable experience, rather than an unavoidable distraction? As California-based charging startup Rangeway Energy wrote in response to Eric's video:"In hospitality, when someone's going to be in your space for 35-55 minutes, that's your entire business model. Hotels, restaurants, cafes want people to stay. We design around making those minutes valuable and comfortable. [The charging industry] thinks in kilowatts and uptime percentages. In throughput and app interfaces. None of them think in dwell time and customer experience." -- https://rangeway.energy/Alternatively, is all of this thinking just post-hoc mental gymnastics to justify purchasing a vehicle that can't (yet) fuel up in five minutes? Is the rush to 500kW, then 600kW, then megawatt charging and beyond the only path to electric vehicles being accepted by mainstream drivers?Check out the conversation, after a quick look at the US October EV sales slump in the wider context of surging global sales, in the latest episode of Coast-to-Coast EVs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Walter is on the road for this edition, so it's back to the original "Between Two Chargers" duo of Eric and Steve for your fortnightly fast charge this week.This is more of a potluck podcast edition, with our recent experiences and topics raised in the live chat, covering the following areas:Time Stamps:0:00 - Start2:43 - In the News... Bolt Back to BrightDrop Dead, GM's EV Ups & Downs7:37 - Bolt Block Party Follow Up8:34 - Will the Returning Chevy Bolt Be a Limited Run EV?14:03 - Can Another GM Model Sit Beneath the Bolt?21:10 - GM Delivers at Electrify Expo NY30:01 - Viewer Questions & Comments38:00 - Industry Day at Electrify Expo NY40:35 - Should CPOs be more visible at consumer-facing EV shows?48:00 - Charging Panel at Electrify Expo NY, feat. Marcy Bauer (EVgo) and Seth Cutler (IONNA)50:52 - Established Networks vs. New CPO Approaches1:18:52 - Egregious DCFC Pricing in New York1:26:07 - Pricing Average Ranges Across Select CPOs1:29:18 - Sign Off Info + CloseIf you need more weekend watching after this, here are some recent videos from the hosts and friends of the stream to keep you going:Eric's Chevy Bolt Block Party coverage @newscoulomb3705 • 2027 Chevy Bolt: It's So Back! Steve & Walter's take on the Bolt and affordable EVs, in collaboration with @theaverageev podcast - • The Average EV Podcast Episode 3 - The Che... Walter's latest IONNA update for @thenetworkarchitectchannel • IONNA Project Update - #19 Cheers, nerds! 🤓⚡ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Walter and Steve are joined by Jay Williams, host of the WisconEV channel [https://www.youtube.com/@WisconsEV] to get the latest on EV charging around the Great Lakes region and answer two key questions: where is DCFC booming and will it last, now that EV adoption is facing uncertainty across the US and Canada?WI Clean Cities Transportation & Innovation Expo: Tuesday October 28th, 2025 - https://wicleancities.org/2025-ti-expo/ Time Stamps:0:00 - Start0:25 - Introductions4:29 - Where in the World is Eric Way?5:03 - In the News: Affordable EVs Incoming20:40 - DCFC Development in Wisconsin/Great Lakes25:29 - Kwik Trip's "Kwik Charge" Expansion 39:20 - Q325 DCFC Boom - Places & Providers45:20 - The Value of NEVI for Remote Charging Locations53:01 - Red E Charge Expands Out of the Midwest58:20 - The Origins of Kwik Trip + DCFC Strategy1:10:50 - Can the Acceleration of EV Infrastructure Last?1:19:16 - Wisconsin Clean Cities Transportation & Innovation Expo1:23:00 - CloseHost's Channel Links:Eric/News Coulomb - https://www.youtube.com/@newscoulomb3705Walter/tNAC - https://www.youtube.com/@thenetworkarchitectchannelJay/WisconsEV - https://www.youtube.com/@WisconsEV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celebrate the arrival of Fall with Eric, Walter, and Steve as the livestream rides again for Coast-to-Coast EVs 45.We’re joined by returning guest, Chase Drum of Grid Connections - https://www.gridconnections.co/ - to discuss:- removing the Ram EV and the resurgence of hybrid/electrified models- the end of federal EV incentives in the US… boom ✅, bust❓, then 🔮- the pause/review of Canada’s EV sales requirements, - a last hurrah for our summer EV adventures (ours and yours).See you in the stream ⚡Check out the latest from each of our co-hosts here:Chase/Grid Connections - https://www.youtube.com/@GridConnectionsEric/News Coulomb - https://www.youtube.com/@newscoulomb3705Walter/tNAC - https://www.youtube.com/@thenetworkarchitectchannel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Refreshed from the summer hiatus, Eric, Walter, and Steve, return for your fortnightly fast charge on electric vehicles and infrastructure. We're joined by special guest Landon West, from The Arkansas eTraveler channel to share what's happening with the increasingly exciting Walmart Energy DCFC project, and the potentially divisive topic of dwell time vs. charge time at the kind of sites he's monitoring. In the news, we look at the surge to 600kW DC fast charging on the Mercedes-Benz HPC network in 2026, and whether Tesla's Supercharger hardware is starting to feel outdated, as the company starts selling to third party owners. Here's the link to contribute to Landon's Walmart sightings - https://forms.gle/bQGFgZvYWtSnKG7AA - and check out his latest updates here: https://www.youtube.com/TheArkansaseTraveler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Eric, Walter, and Steve for a look at the EV landscape as it shifts beneath our feet. In addition to the intended discussion about summer travel, with a charging map that looks better every month, we assess the impact of the risibly named "One Big Beautiful Bill" and its implications for EV buyers over the remainder of 2025 and beyond.Related Resources:Walter on the future of EV sales for OoS Bits - • This Is The First EVs Sales Decrease In 14... Bloomberg 2025 EV Outlook as US support fades - https://cleantechnica.com/2025/06/18/... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew for a detailed look at the ins and outs of EV charging reliability and the joys of all-electric road tripping north of the border! We're joined by Canadian co-founders Jennifer Buchanan, Andrea Curry, and Matth Loos, whose unique journey into the EV charging space spans frustrating road trips to creating solutions for managing the huge task of reliability reporting and charger maintenance. We also hit upon that formative Trans-Canada road trip that led the co-founders to start Clockwork - https://www.clockwork.energy/ - comparing their experiences north of the border to our travels across the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Eric, Walter, and Steve with special guests Joann Orange and Diane Wallace, for a chat about charger safety and essential amenities as EV travel season gets underway. Joann and Diane are accompanied by their spouses, but it's the ladies who lead this one as we unpack the needs of different EV travelers and what charging vendorsWe also cover our EV plans for the summer, so bring your best all-electric road trip itineraries and let us know where you're heading as the holiday/vacation season arrives! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Intrepid EV6 road tripper Jacob Espinoza, more commonly known as ArtiePenguin1 or AP1 - https://www.youtube.com/@ArtiePenguin1 - joins Eric, Walter, and Steve to discuss progress on public DC fast charging in his region: the Southwestern United States. We cover every charging vendor active in the Desert Southwest, including new locations from Francis Energy, Electric Era, Tesla, and Pilot-Flying J. We also get into pricing, the status of NEVI in New Mexico, charger maintenance, and Jacob's recent epic road trips from NM up to Colorado. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Energy sector veteran David Streitfeld joins Eric, Walter, and Steve to explore why smarter AC charging solutions hold the key to unlocking wider EV adoption in the United States and Canada.As VP of Business Development at energy management provider Smappee, David takes his background in renewables and smart home systems to deliver intelligent home charging products: https://www.smappee.com/us/charging-stations/From utilizing existing capacity and excess solar to make the most of available power, to uniting EV charging, battery storage, and energy management software, Smappee delivers a versatile suite of products for consumers and commercial applications.In a long overdue return to level 2 charging, we look at how AC charging has evolved in recent years, the advantages of pairing EV charging with other energy management systems, and how aligning all of these parts of the energy puzzle with solutions like Smappee delivers greater efficiency and cost savings in the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew for a conversation with Andrew Cornelia, CEO of Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging, exploring the network's expansion in North America. What are the automaker's aims - and how can Mercedes-Benz translate the brand's reputation for quality - to upgrade the fast charging experience for EV drivers across the United States and Canada? We unpack everything from network coverage, partnerships, features, and pricing to the questions you ask in the live chat. Learn more about the network and sign up for updates here: https://mercedesbenzhpc.com/?utm_source=Livestream&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=plugandplay&utm_id=Plug+and+Play+EVsMN8 Energy - https://mn8energy.com/Don't miss this opportunity to hear views and insights from the top of one of North America's most promising charging networks.Get weekly EV infrastructure updates for North America here: https://evi.plugnplayev.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Returning guest Darren Orange joins Eric, Walter, and Steve to talk about long-distance EV travel and the associated value of autonomous driver assist systems like FSD. Eric and Walter speak to GM's SuperCruise, while Steve weighs in on more limited systems like Hyundai Group's HDA2. The Coaster Community also weighs in on their most recent EV journeys and, more importantly, those summer EV road trips that we're all looking forward to. Use the time stamps below to jump to the segments you're most interested in:0:00 - Start0:30 - Intro1:06 - Welcome: Darren Orange1:56 - In the News: Q1 2025 EV Sales2:41 - Cox Automotive Q1 YOY Comparison6:55 - Cadillac Sales: "This is What an EV Revolution Looks Like!"12:15 - GM's EV stable Moves Beyond Bolt EV21:00 - Viewer Intros/Comments28:19 - Darren's Tesla Trip to Florida32:22 - Chicago to Nashville: Two charging stops35:00 - Driver fatigue and ADAS advantages36:00 - Tesla Route Planning37:45 - Tesla vs. A.N.Other: Picks at multi-vendor sites?49:35 - Road debris, rainfall, and FSD performance58:38 - Experiences with GM SuperCruise1:03:30 - Disengagement Process with FSD1:12:35 - Upcoming EV Road Trips1:24:15 - 7K Congrats to The Average EV!1:25:50 - One Million Miles?! Our Collective EV Mileage1:30:40 - Channel Links + Upcoming Content1:33:32 - Close: Cheers, Nerds!See you in the stream! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Co-host of the Urban EV Podcast, Rob Hoffman, joins regular Coasters Eric, Walter, and Steve to cover every angle of owning an electric car in the biggest of cities, NYC. What does he drive? How does he charge? Is it even possible to leave the city in an EV?! Yes, we know some of these answers but Rob has lived the experience for the past year and provides the perfect example of the ups and downs of EV ownership in a busy metro location. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join your usual hosting trio and Hubject executive Nate Steele to unpack one of EV charging's long-promised and most frequently confused features: Plug and Charge.Plug&Charge... ISO15118... Autocharge... Plug and Charge... DIN SPEC 70121... Charge and Go...All these and more are used to describe the ability to connect your EV and walk away while it starts a charge session. So what's the difference and why is it taking so long to roll out this feature that Tesla drivers have enjoyed for years at Superchargers? Time Stamps:0:00 - Start0:30 - Intro1:43 - In the News: Walmart Energy Unveiled8:36 - Audience Intros10:52 - Introducing Nate Steele of Hubject13:56 - Overview of Plug&Charge Within ISO1511816:54 - Plug&Charge Development in North America20:26 - Plug&Charge vs. Autocharge23:45 - Walter's Take + Questions, inc. Universal PKI/Plug and Charge30:41 - What is a PKI?31:55 - Eric's Take + Questions, inc. older EV access + "App Fatigue"41:05 - AC Charging with Plug&Charge47:05 - Will some EV models be left behind by Plug&Charge?50:16 - What Impact of Plug&Charge on EV Adoption?58:35 - Hubject's Background Role in EV Charging1:00:30 - ISO15118 Role in V2X Applications1:03:00 - ICN - A Global EVent for Charging Nerds!1:05:10 - Viewer Comments & Questions1:09:06 - Charging apps vs. other forms of authentication1:15:46 - Comparisons with Europe + contactless payments1:20:30 - Updates on each host's individual channel plans1:22:28 - Close For more on Hubject's work and partnerships, visit www.hubject.com. For the Intercharge Network Conference in Tempelhof, Berlin, visit intercharge network conferenceConnect with Nate Steel on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-steele96/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Landon, also known as The Arkansas eTraveler, joins the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew to share his journey from gas-guzzling truck to all-electric SUV in the American Mid-South. As we unpack how he came to join a new wave of EV content creators on YouTube, we'll move away from the coastal elites -- wait, is that Steve and Eric?! -- and discuss electric vehicles in the states that make up the middle. Find out how things are going in the Heartland and how we can continue to electrify remote areas if federal funds dry up and private investment takes up the reins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew to explore the next generation of EV charging in North America, with special guests Quincy Edmund Lee and Lang Reynolds. With a hectic start to 2025 and EV infrastructure hitting the headlines as massive buildouts are underway, the team and our expert guests have a lot to unpack.Quincy (Founder/CEO) and Lang (VP Site Implementation & Operations) are at the epicenter of this infrastructure expansion with, a fast charging solutions partner with a presence across the United States. Growth plans for 2025 mirror the vibrant energy across the EVI space, which despite headwinds in certain quarters is beginning to look unstoppable.Hear about everything from DCFC reliability, network growth, NEVI plans, and what drivers should expect from the charging experience in 2025 and beyond.Timestamps:0:00 - Start1:01 - Two DCFC Mega Builds Begin - iONNA Official5:59 - Walmart DCFC Stirs in Dallas10:08 - Intro to Quincy and Lang | Electric Era12:01 - Quincy's Background13:40 - Lang's Background 16:14 - Electric Era Stations - Feb. 202517:28 - Northern California DCFC + Deployment Speed21:41 - How the Technology Speeds Up Installations25:00 - Payment Processing for DCFC28:45 - Electric Era's Role in the Industry32:14 - Reliability/Success is More Than Uptime34:19 - Why Data Visibility is Critical to Reliability39:00 - The Next Era of Energy and EV Charging41:32 - What Site Types Work Best for Electric Era?47:38 - Sizing Battery Systems to Match Site Demand50:50 - Lang's Favorite Site (So Far!) 54:58 - NEVI Sites + Battery Systems Role in Colorado59:18 - The Future of the NEVI Program1:02:44 - Key Elements of Electric Era's Tech Stack1:08:00 - Origins of the Product/System1:12:45 - Closing ConversationRelated Content:Eric's EE report from Yreka, CA - https://youtu.be/QgkSeMtC6T0EE White Papers mentioned in show:https://electricera.tech/industry-reportsWebsite: https://electricera.tech/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Walter and Steve to unpack the various aspects of assessing EV charging stations as mainstream adoption looms...What makes something a charging hub vs. just another normal station? What amenities are essential for some sites but unnecessary for others?How do EV driver needs differ in urban areas vs. rural routes? Are trash cans ever optional?!Opinions vary on the perfect stall count, placement, and power level, but we all know a positive charging experience when we see one. After reviewing the week's news, including Walmart's massive workplace charging push and some noise around the NEVI program, we examine the latest stations we've visited, unpack various locations, and discuss your thoughts on how charging sites should be segmented and rated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew and live community for a look ahead to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure development in 2025. After digging into what we know about 2024 EV sales revealed so far and our expectations for Tesla in 2025, Walter gives us the lowdown on his epic Lyriq trip across the southern US, while Eric and Steve listen in enviously. We also touch on EV efficiency, public charging reliability improvements, and Walter's experience with IONNA. Chapters:0:00 - Start1:44 - In the News: 2024 EV Sales Trends3:00 - GM Takes EV Second Spot from Ford5:47 - Tesla Dips Below 50% of US Market Share10:45 - Is Tesla's Product Line Enough?16:02 - 2025: Expect Lopsided EV Sales17:25 - Viewer Introductions23:43 - Tesla Market Cap vs. Other Automakers26:08 - EV Market Share vs. Auto Market Share34:48 - Viewer Comments40:35 - Holiday Travels/Trips of Hosts41:48 - Walter's Pilot-Flying J X-Country Trip51:20 - Eric Delivers on "Boltmas"1:03:10 - We. Want. *Efficient*. EVs.1:06:36 - Viewer Holiday Road Trip Reports1:15:56 - More Road Trips + EV Channel Recommendations1:22:29 - Memory Lane: Bjorn Nyland Comes to California1:25:05 - Miscellaneous IONNA Musings1:29:14 - CloseRelated Videos:(Not Walter's) Lyriq Goes to the Grand Canyon - https://youtu.be/gddf6GaPSdw?si=FF_4vhf8_2Bnx3OEEric's First Day of Boltmas Vid - https://youtu.be/HANwDKmFJSA?si=PIJ2LSht1C40NabISteve's Charger Tests in Vermont & New York:Rivian Adventure Network (Queensbury, NY) - https://youtu.be/jqdvxSF9-z0?si=0nNkXPpDHfoXfpZpFLO Ultra at Harpoon Brewery (Windsor, VT) - https://youtu.be/52HT2KB30mo?si=gq_zR_3cPSPskcrsRecommended Channels/Podcasts in this show:Arkansas eTraveler (Walmart DCFC Updates +- Blazer EV/Arkansas content) - https://www.youtube.com/@TheArkansaseTravelerAllen Yeates (Love's DCFC updates) - https://www.youtube.com/@AllenYatesJThe Current Review Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@thecurrentreview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.