I drove from the San Francisco Bay Area to Reno and back without burning a drop of gas, just to bring you the top tips you’ll need when planning a road trip in an electric car along the way. From route-planning apps and charging adapters to tire pressure and preconditioning, ride along with me in the 2026 Chevy Equinox EV.
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Timecode Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Trip Overview
00:26 Vehicle Specs & Features (Chevy Equinox EV)
1:14 EV Road Trip Preparation & Apps
2:15 Payment Methods & Charging Networks
2:44 Port Standards: CCS vs NACS
3:13 Vehicle Maintenance & Tire Pressure Tips
3:39 Climate Control, Battery Conditioning & Range Factors
4:22 Managing Driving Speed for Range Efficiency
4:47 On-the-Road Charging Experience & Pitfalls
5:19 Return Trip & Final Thoughts
Video Credits:
Host: Antuan Goodwin
Scripted by: Antuan Goodwin
Producer: JD Christison
Camera: Antuan Goodwin
Video Editor: JD Christison
Thumbnail Designer: Tharon Green
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