Turn Down for Watt

In this episode, a member of the EV community, Will aka “F the Pump”, discusses his extensive experience with various electric vehicles, such as Tesla Model 3, Taycan Turbo, Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck. He covers various reasons for choosing each vehicle — from performance and fit to social impact. He also shares his experience establishing EV clubs in Southern California, engaging with different segments of the EV community, and promoting more sustainable living. Co-hosts discuss road tripping with EVs, public charging infrastructure, the future of the EV market, the importance of engagement and education in EV adoption, and the concept of 'right tool for the right job' in choosing between gas or electric vehicles.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:36 Guest's EV Collection and Experience
01:26 Building an EV Community and Advocacy
03:06 Customizing EVs and Car Culture
08:06 Experiences with Different EV Brands
10:42 Engaging with the Public as an EV Owner
11:52 Addressing Misconceptions and Advocating for EVs
14:35 Comparing the Cybertruck and Lightning
22:25 Future of EVs and Charging Infrastructure
24:12 The Importance of Accessible Charging Stations
24:53 Comparing Charging Costs Across Different Locations
26:01 The Impact of Congestion Rates on Charging
26:25 The Influence of Gas Prices on EV Adoption
28:59 The Role of Solar Power in EV Charging
00:00 The Challenges of EV Adoption and Mandates
44:31 The Pros and Cons of Different EV Models
46:52 The Future of EV Adoption and Community Engagement

Resources: https://twitter.com/FthePump1
To connect with Jessie or Josh, visit power-upamerica.com
This podcast is produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media

Show Notes

In this episode, a member of the EV community, Will aka “F the Pump”, discusses his extensive experience with various electric vehicles, such as Tesla Model 3, Taycan Turbo, Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck. He covers various reasons for choosing each vehicle — from performance and fit to social impact. He also shares his experience establishing EV clubs in Southern California, engaging with different segments of the EV community, and promoting more sustainable living. Co-hosts discuss road tripping with EVs, public charging infrastructure, the future of the EV market, the importance of engagement and education in EV adoption, and the concept of 'right tool for the right job' in choosing between gas or electric vehicles.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:36 Guest's EV Collection and Experience

01:26 Building an EV Community and Advocacy

03:06 Customizing EVs and Car Culture

08:06 Experiences with Different EV Brands

10:42 Engaging with the Public as an EV Owner

11:52 Addressing Misconceptions and Advocating for EVs

14:35 Comparing the Cybertruck and Lightning

22:25 Future of EVs and Charging Infrastructure

24:12 The Importance of Accessible Charging Stations

24:53 Comparing Charging Costs Across Different Locations

26:01 The Impact of Congestion Rates on Charging

26:25 The Influence of Gas Prices on EV Adoption

28:59 The Role of Solar Power in EV Charging

00:00 The Challenges of EV Adoption and Mandates

44:31 The Pros and Cons of Different EV Models

46:52 The Future of EV Adoption and Community Engagement


Resources: https://twitter.com/FthePump1 To connect with Jessie or Josh, visit power-upamerica.com This podcast is produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media

What is Turn Down for Watt?

Charging up your knowledge on all things EV