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New EV Owners Face Range Anxiety: Expert Tips to Ease Trips

9/15/2025

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New EV owner Jerry Knowles experiences "range anxiety" with his 2025 GMC Sierra Denali.
Experts recommend treating battery life like a smartphone battery, encouraging overnight charging.
DC Fast Charging stations can boost range in 20-40 minutes, easing long trips.
Planning is crucial for EV road trips; apps like PlugShare and ChargePoint assist in finding charging stations.
Retailers like Walmart and Costco are expanding EV charging infrastructure amid rising theft concerns for charging cables.

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New EV owner Jerry Knowles experiences "range anxiety" with his 2025 GMC Sierra Denali.
Experts recommend treating battery life like a smartphone battery, encouraging overnight charging.
DC Fast Charging stations can boost range in 20-40 minutes, easing long trips.
Planning is crucial for EV road trips; apps like PlugShare and ChargePoint assist in finding charging stations.
Retailers like Walmart and Costco are expanding EV charging infrastructure amid rising theft concerns for charging cables.