Category Archives: eVgo

Tesla CHAdeMO adapter charges Model 3 at 31kW at Nissan HQ

Posted on July 26, 2019 by jpwhitehome

The Model 3 has just gained the ability to use a Tesla to CHAdeMO adapter through a recent firmware update. I have yet to receive firmware version 2019.24.4 that enables the adapter, however a work colleague got the update on … Continue reading →

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Waze and LEAF Spy Pro – Say goodbye to Range Anxiety, gain Range Awareness

Posted on December 29, 2015 by jpwhitehome

If you own or drive a LEAF you’ll want to take advantage of two smart phone apps. LEAF Spy Pro and Waze. The combination of these two apps will turn your range anxiety into a solid range awareness. You will … Continue reading →

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Why Green Buildings discourage the adoption of EV’s

Posted on December 28, 2015 by jpwhitehome

The Importance of Workplace Charging A key driver to EV adoption is workplace charging. Workplaces that have EV charging facilities are reported to see twenty times the usual EV adoption rate. The reason is clear, our top destination is work. … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Rapid Charger Reliability

Posted on September 4, 2015 by jpwhitehome

The numbers are in. Tesla takes the crown as the most reliable rapid charging network in Tennessee. The 3 “supercharger” locations in Tennessee are all less than 1 year old, so the equipment is brand new which partially explains the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blink, Carcharging, CHAdeMO, eVgo, Level 3 EV Charger, Mapco, Nissan LEAF, SuperCharger, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Mapco NRG eVgo Rapid Chargers activate instantly, but parking spaces often blocked during busy periods

Posted on July 4, 2015 by jpwhitehome

NRG eVgo Rapid Chargers in the Nashville Tennessee area are very reliable and activate instantly using an RFID card and thankfully don’t rely on finicky touch screens. Other charging networks such as Blink also use RFID cards, but the activation … Continue reading →

Posted in Blink, CHAdeMO, Electric Car, eVgo, Level 3 EV Charger, Mapco, Nissan LEAF | Tagged | 6 Comments

NRG eVgo partner with Plugshare to report real-time charging station status

Posted on May 15, 2015 by jpwhitehome

    There is nothing worse than driving up to a EV charging station to find out it is out of service.  To combat this NRG eVgo and Plugshare have partnered to make sure up-to-date status is available to drivers … Continue reading →

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NRG eVgo Fast Charger at Brentwood MAPCO now requires an RFID card

Posted on November 19, 2014 by jpwhitehome

As of this morning (11/19/2014) I was prompted to tap my eVgo RFID card to start a charge at the Brentwood MAPCO station at Moores Lane. The firmware has been updated and this DC Fast Charger unit now charges for … Continue reading →

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Choosing the right NRG eVgo DC Fast Charging plan in Nashville

Posted on September 16, 2014 by jpwhitehome

Who are NRG? There’s a new EV Charging company coming to Nashville, NRG eVgo. NRG are a large energy company with a focus on electricity sales and distribution. They have smaller divisions that do Solar Energy and EV charging infrastructure. … Continue reading →

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Free Period for Quick EV charging comes to a close

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jpwhitehome

For sometime now charges have been levied for public 240v charging. The much faster 400v DC quick charging has remained free. Until now that is. Here is a copy of an email I received today Blink announced they are introducing … Continue reading →

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Cracker Barrel chooses NRG/eVgo EV Quick Chargers for Texas

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jpwhitehome

Despite installing a dozen Blink Networks Quick chargers in Tennessee, including its Lebanon TN flagship store, Cracker Barrel have chosen NRG Energies eVgo quick charging stations and network for four Texas Cracker Barrel locations in Dallas TX with more to … Continue reading →

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