Why I Wrote This Book
Before I became an EV owner, I knew absolutely nothing about EVs. Trust me when I say I have no car or tech background. I rented one while on a trip, and I needed so much explained to me: charging ports, stations, speed, regeneration, and much more. And I know I am not alone here.
A neighbor in my community said she was given a Tesla as a work vehicle, but panicked when she couldn’t just take it to a nearby gas station when it was time to charge.
Another acquaintance said she wouldn’t consider an electric car because she wouldn’t be able to go anywhere with it, other than commute to work.
A family member told me they wouldn’t be caught dead in an electric car because something terrible might happen, like it could blow up or something.
A friend from high school said she wouldn’t consider charging a vehicle in her garage because it might set fire to her house.
When I told family in Louisiana that we would drive down from Maryland to visit them in our EV so we could bring the dog, they thought we were crazy for doing so. Just get a dog sitter and fly it!
Nearly everyday I hear misinformation or misconceptions about electric cars, some of which I may have held myself once upon a time. There was a learning curve when I first became an EV owner, but after months of research, learning on the go, and talking to other EV owners, I eventually caught up and became the person helping other newbies transition. So I sat down to write about my experiences for all the people like me: curious, uninformed, and interested.
If you have an electric car, or you’re interested in getting one, or you’ve had one but got rid of it because it was too much hassle, then this book may be for you. It’s not a guide book on the cars themselves. But it does explain all the important things you need to know as you make the transition. Plus it includes all my real world experiences from my first year of ownership, which included visiting a dozen East Coast states and adding 13,000 miles to my Kia EV9.
At the end of the day, this isn’t about talking you into an EV, it’s about helping you transition when or if you decide to do so.
What to Expect From Reading This Book
Charging basics: the plug types, the charging stations, charging speeds, how much to charge, etc.
A network report card: an in-depth look at the public charging networks, based on my specific experience. Pricing, reliability, and road trip suitability.
The hotel strategy: how to find hotels with actual working chargers, not just the “EV charging available” tag that sometimes means a standard wall outlet.
Road trips with kids/pets: the 3-stop framework that makes charging stops feel like part of the trip rather than interruptions to it. Are charging stops really as bad as skeptics think?
Actual receipts: a dollar-by-dollar breakdown of my Maryland-to-Florida trip (14 charging stops, 2,200 miles, every network, every cost) compared honestly to what flying or driving a gas vehicle would have cost.
What went wrong: the low battery late at night in the mountains. The broken hotel charger. The slower than expected charger. And how to avoid these situations.
Who This Is For
- You just purchased an EV and don’t think road tripping is feasible.
- You’re skeptical about EV ownership and whether it’s worth the hassle.
- Your cargo includes human and/or fur babies, and your trips take you along the East Coast.
- You want the receipts.
Here are highlights of reviews left by verified purchasers on Amazon:
I loved this book! It is chock-full of great information on how to leverage your EV on long road trips. The author provides convincing arguments for how EVs are not only workable for long trips, but also how EVs are now achieving parity with traditional gas vehicles as a viable way to drive virtually anywhere.
– Randy
Great book! Incredibly thorough and very up to date on the realities of EV road trip charging in 2026, especially in the eastern US. It distills a wealth of hard-won EV experience and practical wisdom into a single, accessible guide.
– Matt
I really enjoyed this book. It’s an easy read and does a great job sharing the author’s real‑world EV travel experience. I own a 2025 Kia EV6 GT-Line and have taken several road trips myself—usually with a bike in tow—so I appreciated seeing another perspective.
– Walsh