Category Archives: Level 2 EV Charger

Fiat 500e spotted in Nashville

Posted on October 20, 2019 by jpwhitehome

The Fiat 500e is very much a compliance car and as such is rarely seen outside of the CARB states it is sold in. Sergio Marchione, former CEO of Fiat/Chrysler is famous for telling prospective customers to not buy his … Continue reading →

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Edison Apartments in Gallatin TN add EV charging station

Posted on September 14, 2019 by jpwhitehome

One of the best parts of EV ownership is waking up each morning with a “full tank” and never having to visit a gas station ever again. If you don’t own a home with a garage, charging where you live … Continue reading →

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Can the Electrify America network be relied upon?

Posted on September 2, 2019 by jpwhitehome

The short answer is no. For the long answer read on… I decided to take a trip to the nearest Electrify America charging site to train myself in the use of these stations before I really need one and also … Continue reading →

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Rare sighting of BMW i8

Posted on August 24, 2019 by jpwhitehome

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid is very rare on the roads. It’s expensive and therefore sells in small quantities. Prices start at $147,000, with a typical selling price of $175,000 once options are added. As of  August 2019 only 6,448 … Continue reading →

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Rare sighting of (Original) Plug-in Prius.

Posted on May 13, 2019 by jpwhitehome

Toyota’s Prius is a popular Hybrid vehicle. In March 2012 Toyota started selling the Plug-in Prius, affectionately called the PiP. After April 2014, (much to the frustration of potential buyers) Toyota began restricting manufacturing volume of the vehicle and the … Continue reading →

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Whole Foods offer $100 in compensation for Parking Lot Ding

Posted on May 6, 2019 by jpwhitehome

I am pleased that Whole Foods have decided to compensate me for the parking lot ding I received a several weeks ago.  Sentry Mode on my Tesla recorded how my car was hit by a rogue shopping cart. I reached … Continue reading →

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Trio of Volts

Posted on April 17, 2019 by jpwhitehome

I spot the Chevy Volt several times a week in the Nashville area. Never before have I seen three Volts lined up charging at the same time. Shame GM have cancelled this car, it has a very loyal following and … Continue reading →

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LEAF driver leaves me thinking why? Just Why !?!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by jpwhitehome

In the eight years of driving an EV I have witnessed all manner of good and poor charging etiquette and habits. However, none of my extensive experience has adequately prepared me for today’s bizarre charging of a LEAF. If you … Continue reading →

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Tesla Long Range Model 3 AWD – First Impressions

Posted on November 4, 2018 by jpwhitehome

Ridiculously Comfortable The premium interior is included with currently available configurations, in the future it will be an option. The option is rumored to be worth $5,000. Worth every penny. Of all of the features available for the Model 3 … Continue reading →

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EV Hole Hall of Shame

Posted on October 30, 2018 by jpwhitehome

Back in 2012 I started a ICE Hall of Shame to highlight gas car drivers who blocked EV charging spaces. Fast forward to 2018 and EV drivers are now beginning to show poor etiquette when parking their vehicles. EV Hole … Continue reading →

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