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Road-trip charging rehearsal

One job: complete a single low-stakes public charging stop before a real trip. Check each step off; progress saves in this browser.

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Step 1 Install primary + backup charging apps and add a working payment method on both.
Step 2 Pick a nearby DC fast (or reliable Level 2) station on a route you already drive — not an emergency detour.
Step 3 Confirm connector type (NACS/CCS/J1772) and whether you need an adapter before you leave home.
Step 4 Leave home with comfortable range (not a low-SOC test). Goal is learning, not drama.
Step 5 Start a real session: authorize, plug in, confirm kW on the car and in the app, then stop cleanly.
Step 6 Note friction: queue, broken stall, cable reach, app glitches, payment declines, time to 10–80%.
Step 7 Pack only proven gear afterward: tire inflator/gauge, phone power, wipes, trash bag, weather item if needed.
Step 8 Pin one alternate network/site so a single outage does not strand the real trip.

Printable artifact

Road-trip starter PDF

Apps, stops, backup chargers, and packing checks on one printable sheet. Instant download — no email.