the same dealership has several Bolts in the 5000-6000 range, which gets a longer range (200+) but some of 'em might not have fast-charging so it's a different set of challenges

hmmm

@ssmy That's good to hear!

I sort of figure if I'm sorting by absolute cheapest that's not busted I'd just have to take whatever

but in theory I could shop for one specifically that has CCS and not have to play the "horrifying road trip on purpose" game

(even though it unironically sounds fun)

@ssmy Yeah at minimum the Bolt seemed like it would be way easier.

For segments both can do, I'm almost tempted to say it might be a tossup as to which would be faster but I'm sure I could do the math.

ABRP claims PDX -> RNO is possible in the Spark but there's some pretty wide gaps in socal/AZ you can't do, at least where there's no DCFC

(really even allowing J1772 there's a few dead zones that would be "exciting" in something with under 100mi of range)

@ssmy here it is, 1kw off a wall outlet at a highway rest area, my chevy spark dreams are saved

(ignore I'd need to be going EB on this segment, hypothetically)

@ssmy *internet search activate*

yes absolutely, love this

I have a gas minivan right now and I 100% have thought about taking it to Alaska and doing something stupid like the road to prudhoe bay in it, but that's probably less notable than either doing it in one of these specific EVs or a ~moped

@ssmy Oh yeah the actual drive there is, I imagine, basically pretty easy, probably about like a US state highway at absolute worst

There is the marine highway to Alaska! I'd love to do that at some point, honestly either with or without a car (but now I've got terrible visions of boating a Bolt and some solar panels up to AK...)