PlugMapper Insights
Actionable analysis for drivers, site hosts, planners and policy teams building reliable charging access.
You don’t always need a 200‑amp service to charge like a pro. Here’s how I built a reliable home setup under tight electrical limits—and what the code actually expects.
From Level 1 done right to 240‑V circuits, dynamic sharing, and EV‑ready planning, this is the realistic homeowner guide I wish I had before calling an electrician.
Real-world tips to keep your EV happy when temps plunge—preconditioning, heat pumps, charging strategy, and route planning that actually works.
A practical, road-tested guide to winter EV driving in 2025 with data, stories, and checklists you can use before the first frost.
QR scams, sketchy stickers, and dead apps are on the rise. Here is how I pay safely at chargers without slowing the whole trip down.
Practical security habits, EMV and contactless options, and when to skip a charger entirely. Includes real warnings from networks and consumer outlets.
Snacks, shade, shorter stops. How to plan family-friendly EV road trips that feel easy, even in summer heat.
From choosing playground-adjacent chargers to timing bathroom breaks with your charging curve, here is how I keep the whole crew happy.
SAE J3400 (NACS) is here, Tesla is opening selected Superchargers, and other networks are adding NACS plugs. Here is a practical, driver-first guide.
A no-nonsense look at where you can plug in today, how adapters and apps really work, and the small habits that keep road trips smooth.
The truth about 800-volt cars, 500 kW V4 cabinets, and what actually changes for your road trips -- told by someone who plans stops in PlugMapper every week.
Specs are cool, but planning is cooler. Here's how architecture, preconditioning, and site choice combine to save real minutes.
A practical, hype-free look at EV battery end-of-life: who's recycling, who's repurposing, and what you should do when your pack eventually retires.
From Redwood's new funding and second-life microgrids to Li-Cycle's bankruptcy and Ascend's pivot -- here's the state of play and the driver's checklist.
Real-world tactics for driving and fast-charging your EV through heat waves without cooking your range or your patience.
From preconditioning and shaded stalls to planning smarter stops on PlugMapper, here's how I keep summer trips easy (and fast).
Bidirectional charging is finally real in North America. Here’s how to safely use your EV for home backup (V2H) and get the most from vehicle-to-load (V2L).
Storm-ready checklists, gear, safety standards, real costs—and what Reddit drivers say is working now.