The EV road-trip gear guide
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A J1772 extension cable
A lot of Level 2 chargers are mounted for one specific parking spot. A 20–25 ft extension turns 'that stall is taken' into 'I'll reach from the next one over.'
Browse on Amazon ↗A Tesla (NACS) to CCS adapter — and the reverse
The U.S. is thick with Tesla Superchargers and Tesla Destination chargers. If you don't drive a Tesla, an approved NACS↔CCS adapter roughly doubles the fast-charging network available to you.
Browse on Amazon ↗A portable Level 2 (240V) EVSE
Hotels, rentals, and cabins often have a dryer outlet but no charger. A portable 40A unit means any NEMA 14-50 becomes an overnight Level 2 charge.
Browse on Amazon ↗A cable organizer / holster
A wet, salt-crusted charging cable in the trunk is nobody's friend. A simple holster keeps it coiled and clean.
Browse on Amazon ↗Cold-weather charging gloves
In northern states you'll plug in below freezing. Thin, grippy gloves make handling a cold CCS handle far less miserable.
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