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Steve Coates
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Joined: 17 November 2014
Location: Canada
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Posted: 14 September 2026 at 2:30pm | IP Logged | 1 post reply

My Leaf had a 110/120 volt charger as an accessory. I could plug it into any "normal" outlet and get a full charge in about 10 hours.
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Evan S. Kurtz
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Joined: 04 July 2022
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Posted: 14 September 2026 at 3:20pm | IP Logged | 2 post reply

Steve wrote: Evan, due to the number and frequency of fueling stations, drivers have long been unconcerned about refueling, but with an electric vehicle each and every trip has to be considered, especially ten years ago. It is like driving with a quarter size gas tank with only one or two fueling stations available. 

That has long been a concern for people regarding EVs. I'd characterize it as "dramatically overblown." Tesla's charging stations are everywhere and have only increased their accessibility since I bought my Model 3 eight years ago, and last I knew they are usable by non-Tesla EVs if you have the right adapter. 

For perspective, longest road trip I've taken was in 2019 when I drove to Indianapolis, from Toronto, then back home after a few nights stop in Chicago. Zero issues with keeping the car charged on that trip, particularly because we timed stops with lunch/dinner breaks. 
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John Byrne

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Posted: 14 September 2026 at 4:22pm | IP Logged | 3 post reply

Ruminating over costs, I suppose I should find out if the Cruiser is salvageable. As expensive as that might be, it would still be cheaper than a new car!
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Steve Coates
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Posted: 14 September 2026 at 4:48pm | IP Logged | 4 post reply

Evan, really and truly it is a mindset and it is well worth the brain sweat to learn to plan before you execute.

No matter who you are executing. : )
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James Woodcock
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Joined: 21 September 2007
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Posted: 14 September 2026 at 7:49pm | IP Logged | 5 post reply

My son in law has a full EV Citroen. It’s the car that you can get badged by
about four different makes, but they are all the same car.
He got a low mileage version, so he has to charge on long journeys.
He quickly learnt that a fast charge to 80% that gets you to where you are
going is better than a much longer charge to full battery.
That last 20% takes forever.
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Richard Stevens
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Joined: 04 May 2004
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Posted: 14 September 2026 at 9:36pm | IP Logged | 6 post reply

JB: visor.vin is a great car search engine. I see a decent number of PT Cruisers in CT. I'll probably do the same thing if my wagon ever dies.


(Edit: the "show listings" button will show a map.)


Edited by Richard Stevens on 14 September 2026 at 9:37pm
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