I like how you just glossed over how you built an electric car, now I want to hear more about that

Fun fact about chademo: The name is derived from the Japanese phrase O cha demo ikaga desuka, translating to English as "How about a cup of tea?", referring to the time it would take to charge a car.

9:55 "Since there are RV parks literally everywhere" - now that's a very Texan thing to say, lol

Loved this vid, thanks! Miss your "is it obsolete?" series, where you tested 10 years old or older stuff for daily use. And need more 8bit keys! Thanks!

8-Bit Guy: I built my own electric car, and purchased serveral more, lets talk about that! Me: No no no!!! Talk about the homebrew one!!!

From being related to Dimebag Darrell to being on the news for building his own electric car, the 8-Bit Guy is full of surprises.

Amazing! I just purchased a 2018 i3 today, and your vids are helping significantly. Thank you!

Great job on this video! I've road tripped my Tesla Model S 85D over 14,000 miles in the last 10 months plus my daily driver is a 2013 Nissan LEAF and I appreciate the accurate details you outlined in this video.

I wanted to hear more about the Eagle Talon!

The explanation from 13:20 also describes the etiquette for public restroom urinals.

Thanks a bunch for this video. I started with Leafs and now have Model 3’s. I have tried to answer the questions about charging but, as you said, it can get complicated. I have added this video to my EV Share list. Now when someone asks about charging, I send them a link to your video.

Nice video. It went more in-depth on the charging technology. I have a Chevy Volt I bought 3 years ago so I'm familiar with most of it - but I did learn something new. Looking forward to the Fully Charged Live show. Hope to see you there.

Super Charging stations A and B parking spots - reminds me of urinals the men's bathroom. :-)

I did not know you converted a car, this now needs to explained.

I just noticed the number plate on your homemade EV starts with BYD, which is now one of the largest EV manufacturers.

Thanks for the information. I have looked at many videos. It looks like I would have a sparse amount of hotels and stations to go to. But this video details out what to look for and how to find charging stations in my area!

You shouldn't shy away from videos on EV's. Id love to hear more about the Eagle Talon

Please let us have a one hour "The Eagle Talon Story" video.

Great video. Thank you for the in-depth explanation for all us folks still learning about EV's.

Thanks ... a very, very helpful and understandable intro to EV charging. It's saved where I can get to review it often. Also so that I can recommend this to other new EV owners or EV shoppers.

"The best thing about standards is there are so many to choose from!"

I wanna see that interview with NBC.

I really enjoy your videos man... so awesome to watch

I never would have imagined charging speed being measured in mph, but it actually makes sense!

13:14 - Today I learned that Tesla Superchargers have the same etiquette as urinals. 🤣

Just as a note: 14-50 only exists if the RV park has 50 amp hook-ups. Some have it and some don't. So check before hand :)

Bought a Bolt EV 2 months ago, and this video helps a lot for me to understand charging. Thanks a bunch.

Awesome informative video content, helped me understand more about EV's. Thankyou Sir & hope you are doing well.

"I don't even look at gas prices." "BRAGGART"

"I started with electric car back in 2007..." me: wow, what electric car could work back in these days "when I build my own..." me: 0_0

Thank you. I have discovered so much by listening to your video. So helpful.

What a fantastic video with information extremely well presented. Thanks for this.

The charger map reminds me a lot of route planning in Elite: Dangerous. Also: That Eagle Talon definetly needs a video on its own

So, the Tesla charges better with DC?, his ghost must be swearing somewhere in the afterlife lmao.

Best explanation of charging options I've seen. I'm a new-to-me LEAF owner. Thanks.

Awesome video on how BEV charging actually works…I feel like I kinda understand it well now…Thanks for sharing your knowledge...

Thank you for another enjoyable episode of "The 8-amp Guy"!

Urinal rules apply at the Tesla fast chargers.

this is the best video i have seen relating to charging EVs. Well done!

The audio cue you've got at the top of your videos is a bop

Honestly, you should have a separate channel about EV’s. Whenever you do a video on them, I always find it very interesting.

8-bit Guy is so good at taking information I didn't know I wanted and presenting it in an interesting way.

Excellent video. Thanks for producing.

Would love to see a rehash of this video. For those considering the switch, it may be better to note that charging is much simpler once you have a car, since you never need to think about those beyond what your car accepts. Just need to know if you want slow/fast or super-fast and search for it in your app of choice or on the car's screen.

Even though I don’t own an EV, I thoroughly enjoyed this video as I do any other video you make. Your content is second to none. Thank you!

This sounds like damn cellphones back in the day. Pretty much all of them had some proprietary connector for data and charging. Why the hell do they make the same mistake with cars ?

Dude you're so awesome I'm so glad I discovered you

I just bought an Tesla Model 3. So, as always, your Video was very informative for me, as most of the charging tips come in handy for Germany also.

So if you're a Tesla owner, you follow the urinal rule when charging at Superchargers...

i like the non-computer stuff every once in a while

Welp...a year later, and I've decided to take the plunge and get a Model 3. This video was really helpful in getting ready, I already downloaded the Plugshare app. In "normal" situations I only drive about 10-15 miles/week, so I will be able to get by with level 1 charging, even if I decide to take the occasional 100 mile trip (which is about as far as I would ever go, and that would be a vacation scenario). Right now I walk to work (across the street). And if I DO get stuck, my work has level 2 charging stations, and there is also a supercharger less than 1/10th of a mile from where I live.

Nice video! We have a Tesla Model 3. 90% of the time we plug in to the regular wall outlet. Overnight will add 60 miles range. 60 x 300 days = 18,000 miles a year. About $400. a year. Use the fast and easy Tesla Supercharger network for the rest like long road trips. 😊

Definitely gonna need the deats on that eagle talon.

That handshake that the charger does reminds me that I wish you'd make a video about dial up.

The most information I've ever gotten about charging, thanks!!

THANK YOU!!!!! It's been so damn hard to find this information

The Model 3 uses the CCS standard in Europe, and they've been adding superchargers with that plug as well. I've actually yet to use any adapters at all when charging mine!

""I built my own"". Way to go. I admire the way you keep challenging yourself.

HOLY CRAP! I've known you for YEARS! A family member had gotten an Eagle Talon around the same time, and had seen this and was thinking about trying that out. Instead it was built up for the track

Been watching 8 bit guy for years. Its one of the most wholesome channels out there.

A large irony here is that if you live in a city and park on city streets, you don't have a place at home to charge. So EV's are essentially limited to people who own their own homes with parking adjacent to the home.

When I saw the title of the video I thought, “why should this be 21 minutes?” After watching the first few minutes I thought, “Oh…”

This is a great video! Thank you for your input. I would like to get a Tesla in the future. Unfortunately, I live in NYC and in the Bronx and there is only ONE Tesla super charger for the entire borough, and only 15 charging stations in the same area, while Manhattan has hundreds. Also, I realized that in order to have an electric car, you need to also own a house with a garage, because most of the time, the nearest garage will not have charging stations. In New York City, the infrastructure is just not there yet in the outer boroughs or in poorer communities. That issue needs to be addressed. Also, they need to finally standardize the charging plug and choose one so we can standardize charging station because we shouldn't have to look up charging station and pinpoint the ones that have the right sockets. This will come with time of course, but I'm kind of stuck to stay on gas for the time being until there are more charging stations in the outer boroughs (Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn & Staten Island) and not clustered around Manhattan south of 110th Street.

Dude, I love your videos.

Been driving EVs for 5 years and trying to explain all that to people. Your video is definitely the clearest I have ever seen, and the graphics are awesome. Bravo!

Betamax and HD DVD thank you for bringing back the format wars.

I regularly charge at a EVgo charger. It does all 3 fast standards but does Tesla in a round about way. They took the CHAdeMO -> Tesla adapter and built it into a box on the side with a longer cable. The new storage for the CHAdeMO plug is the box. The Tesla plug is stored where the CHAdeMO plug was. Instructions are to select CHAdeMO to do Tesla.

As a european, I'm very thankful that we have a standarized Type 2 Plug and DC fast charging is Type 2 with CCS Combination. And expect for some imports or older EVs, every EV you can buy now for private use has Type 2 with or without CCS (If it doesn't, it doesn't support DC Charging at all). Even Teslas have Type 2 CCS over here and their Superchargers as well.

Easily the clearest explanation and cohesively presented so that even I could understand. Well done and thank you sir. Happy New Year

And here in 230 V countries, we start at Level 2 with the included cable! Also, it's important to note that charging to 80 % is not only faster, but better for your battery, and many EVs will do that for you.

This was a nice change..a young guy I work along nearly goes drooly over Tesla ev... Soo..I señt him your link here..thanks for the video as it does ease the up coming model of cars. ..and now back to our regular sponsored program.. Btw, do post something on the event in Auatin, Tx.

Please do more videos like this. Very awesome dude. :)

Hello. Can you do a similar video about the longevity of the batteries, how often they must be replaced, how much they cost and what is the best driving/charging style to give them the longest lifespan? Great video, I learned much.

This is an extremely good explanation of all types of EV charging in North America. Very simple, clear, complete, and accurate. Many Thanks to the 8-bit guy for producing and posting it.

Great description of charging options. I purchased a used model X six months ago and have been pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to find charging stations. Made a couple of long trips and other than planning a little extra time, it was more comfortable than my ICE car because of the auto pilot. Thanks for the video.

Thank you for an excellent presentation, by the way I computed the energy needed to provide 25 miles run based on a level 2, 240 Volt, 32 Amps and came up with the mind boggling 23,600 kW. Wow, even my bit up Nissan Versa gives me 33 miles per gallon on highway and 30 miles per gallon in the city, all while I can fuel it up in 2 to 3 minutes at the gas station. There is a positive point at last for ICE car. Thank you once more.

I've just joined the ranks of EV owners myself (sort of-it's a Prius Prime) and between you and Technology Connections, nearly all of my EV questions have been answered! Great stuff as always.

It's been a while since you last EV video! I like these, you have a knack for making them informative.

Great video! Saving this one.

We actually have a Tesla Model Y. I thought his was an excellent presentation Rey well balanced just the facts! Were recently drove Toronto to and from Hilton Head SC. Tesla automatically route you to the chargers, tells you when charging is done. Pop the plug and go. Almost always it aim to give the only sufficient charge to get you to the next charger. Usually down to around 20% then back to %80 at the next chargers. This of course varies depending on different distances, weather and actual route. Charging costs automatically go to your Tesla account. As far as travel times, unless you a driver that only stops when necessary as short as possible it will take long due to charging time. In or case we like to stop and eat, stretch our legs etc. we have done that trip ICE really, not much difference in the times. Again well done.

Wishing even finishing the video yet, have to say, by far , this is the best by far informative video on electric vehicle charging!

It's a break from usual content, but informative and interesting as usual! Great video.

One correction on shared Tesla Superchargers. The first car to plug in gets the full power of the pair of chargers and the second car gets whatever is left over. As the first car gains more and more charge, the charging rate slows and the charging rate for the second car increases. This way, if you plug in to another charger of a pair, you do not slow down the first person to plug in.

One thing not mentioned in the video. Do you pay for charging at any of these stations? Including the ones at RV parks? Also what is your typical cost when charging at home?

Regarding the intro: I love your EV videos and always look forward to them!

"Braggart!" 😂

the most awesome channel on youtube hands down...

Keep making great videos! Thank you! 👍👍👍

I own an electric car and thought I knew everything about charging but learned some great info from your video, thx man

"Every EV comes with a home charging cable" Tell Renault that. They wanted an extra £500 for one

Awesome video! Great info, thank you

Amazing explanation ! Learnt a lot in few minutes

Been to both Fully Charged Live events at Silverstone. Awsome event. Really looking forward to this year's event in Farnborough :)

Probably the most interesting video I’ve seen on electric charging.

That was really interesting. I'm really interested in EVs, just can't afford one, and my garage is too small for me to build one, but it's definitely on my wish list to buy land and build a bigger garage so I can EV swap an old car and do lot of other projects. As a starter project I might look at converting a 4wheeler as I would have room for that in my garage.

Just purchased a Bolt and this was very helpful!!!

A brilliant demystification 9-Bit Guy, but in future please ask permission before hiding in my bedroom to film me getting into bed with #TheBrixtyFour. Kthxbai. 👍🕹️

This is a really cool video and I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for making it :)

Outstanding job of explaining it.

This video really opened my eyes. I was gonna buy an EV but I don't have any way of installing a Level 2 charger at my home as it's an older mobile home. I was skeptical of the Level 1 charger as it just sounds slow but this video really confirmed that so for the time being I think I'll just get a hybrid and maybe in a couple years I'll get an EV and be living in a place where a Level 2 charger installation is possible.