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[quote=jsteele]Since we got our BMW EV, we have done multiple (at least 8) trips in the 200-250 mile round trip range. We could probably do these on a single charge, but because we only charge to 80% one stop is necessary. That stop could be limited to 15 minutes because that is all the charge we would need to get home, but we tend to charge back up to 80% which takes about 1/2 hour. During that time we eat and use the restroom. There has only been one time that we had to wait in line for a charger.

We recently took a a trip that was nearly 800 miles one way, coming and going on different routes. On the way out, we were directed to a charging station that turned out to be closed. We were then directed to another one which had only a single charger which was being used by someone charging to 100% and who would be there at least 40 minutes. We went on to a third, arriving with 4% charge, but were able to charge without a problem. After that, we had no problem locating available chargers and at our destination had easy access to chargers.

On the way home, taking a different route, there were plenty of chargers and we had the option for short stops to just charge enough to get t another charger, or a longer charge to go as far as possible. We normally chose the second option because by the time everyone used the restroom and we walked our dog, the car would be charged back to 80%.There was one stop at which all chargers were being used but a spot cleared within 2 minutes. Otherwise, there were always available and working chargers when we arrived.

This trip, which we do almost every year, is nominally a 12 hour drive. But even with an ICE car, stops add at least an hour if not an hour and a half. Driving an EV probably added an hour to the trip, but it was also more relaxing. 
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