Msquared
Well-known member
Chiming in loud and clear on this subject!
The main provider of charging around here is Blink, and when they aren't being ICE'd (Here's looking at you, Walmart :evil: ) they seem to be down. I haven't broken down yet *knocks on extremely hard wood.*
BUT. My hubby wanted to go get some expensive gamer headphones at a Best Buy that wasn't the one near my house; apparently they were out of stock, and only this one other Best Buy had them. And my hubby NEVER wants to drive his Altima; my Leaf is the errand-runner. But, I had just gotten home from work and was low on juice. Just to spite him, I took my car anyway. It was hot, and my range was depleting faster than anticipated, in spite of moderate driving. Luckily, hope seemed to be in sight, as there was a charger near the Best Buy. But, when we got there, all hopes were dashed, as it was out of service! I was thankfully able to crawl to another QC, one side of which was up, with absolutely no range information left.
But, all over the area, Blink chargers have been kaput for weeks on end. I will admit I get a bit lazy in reporting it, because it's so common lately. Plus, I get sick of idiots blocking, so I've decreased my charging station use.
I will be completely open in saying that, while I love my Leaf's driving dynamics, green factor, and comfort, I am sick of being confined to the Portland area because I can't trust myself to go out of town with it. I'm seriously considering a hybrid or diesel for my next car, even though it makes me sad to think that would happen.
The main provider of charging around here is Blink, and when they aren't being ICE'd (Here's looking at you, Walmart :evil: ) they seem to be down. I haven't broken down yet *knocks on extremely hard wood.*
BUT. My hubby wanted to go get some expensive gamer headphones at a Best Buy that wasn't the one near my house; apparently they were out of stock, and only this one other Best Buy had them. And my hubby NEVER wants to drive his Altima; my Leaf is the errand-runner. But, I had just gotten home from work and was low on juice. Just to spite him, I took my car anyway. It was hot, and my range was depleting faster than anticipated, in spite of moderate driving. Luckily, hope seemed to be in sight, as there was a charger near the Best Buy. But, when we got there, all hopes were dashed, as it was out of service! I was thankfully able to crawl to another QC, one side of which was up, with absolutely no range information left.
But, all over the area, Blink chargers have been kaput for weeks on end. I will admit I get a bit lazy in reporting it, because it's so common lately. Plus, I get sick of idiots blocking, so I've decreased my charging station use.
I will be completely open in saying that, while I love my Leaf's driving dynamics, green factor, and comfort, I am sick of being confined to the Portland area because I can't trust myself to go out of town with it. I'm seriously considering a hybrid or diesel for my next car, even though it makes me sad to think that would happen.