Absolutely Bizarre Charging Experience in Norfolk

[planetcase]

That’s a great point. His family watched him nearly get assaulted and they didn’t even attempt to collect evidence. At minimum recording all of this would provide blackmail material for decades.

You guys are hysterical. I considered collecting some evidence but it really would have made things worse. My 16 year old was definitely considering it!!

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[jeeden]

Yes, the Rivian app led me there. The other location - very good point, but by the time I would have driven to Chesapeake - if it wasn't available (which it wasn't) would have guaranteed I would have run out of charge by the time I reached OBX.

I don't understand, don't you go through Chesapeake to get there? That is the only way I know from Norfolk

 

[jjswan33]

No no no... my reading challenged friend. I had waited for well over an hour. I was the only person in line. Lady in line 1... her Momma came, cut me, and started charging. Lola had another hour to go at minimum. I offered the $20 to get my family out of there. She could have said no. The guy who threatened to fight me was high or drunk, and insane and had just pulled in.

Well based on your response I will just assume you were the dick in all this. I just don't believe some guy would come up and try to assault you that hadn't also been waiting.

Have a nice life.. friend.

 

[planetcase]

I don't understand, don't you go through Chesapeake to get there? That is the only way I know from Norfolk

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You really need to do a bit of research and also check reviews on plug share before heading out as reviews can tell you how bad a charging location is in reality.

I have every conceivable adapter and every charging app on my phone but still always rely on the simplest solution. Also should be conservative at the charge before the sketchy part of the drive rolls around. At that point charging at Truckstops/Bucees, car manufacture plants, car dealerships, and subsidized charging at Walmart regardless of brand are my go to's. While I have both Tesla Adapters, I have yet to find a convenient SC better than the above when the distance between charging increases.

Dryer plug outside of a hotel is a game changer for 16mi/hr, so glad you found the same before you left.

all good points. ??

 

[planetcase]

I don't understand, don't you go through Chesapeake to get there? That is the only way I know from Norfolk

You may be right on path to beach and Chesapeake. I don't remember exactly. Either Chesapeake was booked or it didn't come up. I use Rivian GPS plus 6 apps including PlugShare, EA, evconnect etc. ??

 

[Glembi2]

Wow! I’m going to be making a ton of trips to Norfolk over the next 4 years. I really need to get the Tesla adapters.

And Norfolk really does not have many charging options ?

 

[planetcase]

Well based on your response I will just assume you were the dick in all this. I just don't believe some guy would come up and try to assault you that hadn't also been waiting.

Have a nice life.. friend.

I apologize for my "reading challenges friend" response. That was uncalled for and immature on my behalf. But every word was true.

 

[planetcase]

Wow! I’m going to be making a ton of trips to Norfolk over the next 4 years. I really need to get the Tesla adapters.

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[planetcase]

Glad you're ok. You should post your story on the EVGO location. I try to research and avoid these types of places when with my family. When I'm alone-I don't care because I've seen more "interesting" things in other parts of the world and people usually leave me alone.

Thank you! Good points. ??

 

[planetcase]

Pics (or video) or it didn't happen.

How could your family NOT click the Incident button on the dash?!

My goodness forgot all about the incident button. Next time (well I don't want there to be a next time)!

 

[planetcase]

Which adapter do you have?

I now have an A2Z

 

[planetcase]

I will say one of the only two times I used an EVgo, it was in a sketchy part of town and connected to a liquer store. No issues with people there, but I also wasn't "lacking" if you know what I mean.

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[Ecupip]

Woh, you have better patience and nerves than me. I wish you had posted here when it was all going on. I would have directed you to Elizabeth City. There are some decent 50kw chargers there; some even free. Glad you made it! Enjoy the beach!

 

[planetcase]

Thank you very much! ?

 

[Hayseed_MS]

I making a road trip just to visit this charger...

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