How I road trip stress-free in an EV (and you can, too!)


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
00:00 Introduction and trip overview
02:44 Route planning and EV software
04:53 Charging ports, adapters and maintenance tips
07:22 Driving habits, speed and trip experience
Video credits
Host: Antuan Goodwin
Scripted by: Antuan Goodwin
Producer: JD Christison
Camera: Antuan Goodwin
Video Editor: JD Christison
Thumbnail Designer: Tharon Green



