EV charging issues (NOT Tesla) on road trips

Sweetgum
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:35:03 +0000

Charging in the rain is not an issue but you do want to make sure you have a properly rated extension cord. If the extension cord is not correct you can have it melt. This is not an EV issue. My dad did it with yard tools back in the day.

We have 4 drivers in our family, 3 plug in hybrids and 1 EV and only a 1 car garage. We get a lot of precipitation in the Southeast. We run an extension cord to trickle charge whichever car is in one of the uncovered parking spots. Have a level 2 charger in the garage too. We use both all the time. If it’s a bad thunderstorm we will unplug.

Here’s a bit about charging in the rain: Can you charge an electric car in the rain? | Hertz Blog.

It’s a non issue.