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I’m an EV enthusiast and Podcaster. If you are part of the EV community or enjoy EVs in general let’s connect. Find me at BowefamilyEV and the Turn Down for Watt Podcast on YouTube! πŸŽ™οΈ

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Drove My Ford Lightning 2+ Hours for an EPIC Tesla Powerwall Deal (Apple Maps Was Wrong)
Drove My Ford Lightning 2+ Hours for an EPIC Tesla Powerwall Deal (Apple Maps Was Wrong) YouTube video by Bowe Family EV (Chris Bowe)

New road trip video βš‘β˜€οΈπŸͺ«πŸ”‹

With a @tesla Model Y + @Ford Lightning my peak rates expanded 3pm–midnight at $0.60/kWh.

One Powerwall isn’t cutting it so I drove 2+ hours to pick up another and stopped at Supercharger #50,000!

Join me for the full adventure! πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/ZVQkg6uG-9k

07.03.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
IONNA's New San Quentin EV Charging Station Is Peak Jail Break Strategy!
IONNA's New San Quentin EV Charging Station Is Peak Jail Break Strategy! YouTube video by Bowe Family EV (Chris Bowe)

We finally got Ionna.official charging in the Bay Area and it’s perfect for an EV San Quentin escape πŸ˜†

I brought my Lightning as part of NorCal EVs & joined the Bay Area Rivian Club for a fun morning at this great location in Larkspur! Check out the full tour and video here πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/hXdTEzy28W4

01.03.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stop mowing your lawn! Check out this robot mower from @ECOVACS and get your summer back! Check out my full video below πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/17cA2zQkGHY?...

#robot
#robotmower
#lawncare
#lawn

01.03.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Awesome night representing @NorCalEVs and celebrating the 6th anniversary of @SjvTesla at @CeramicGarage along with @teslaownersSV and @teslanorcalreno! Great to see everyone who was there πŸ™‚

28.02.2026 05:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After seeing these robot mowers all over @Norway πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄and the @netherlands I had to try out this Goat O1000 from @ECOVACS at my own home here in the US. Check out my full video review on YouTube.

#robotmower
#norway
#lawn

πŸ”—πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/17cA2zQkGHY

24.02.2026 01:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great turnout today for our @NorCalEVs Cars and Coffee event! We had EV owners from @Tesla , @Rivian , @LucidMotors and @Ford all coming together to learn and celebrate our common love for driving electric! Huge thanks to all who attended πŸ‘Šβš‘οΈ πŸš— β˜•οΈ

23.02.2026 01:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Robot Lawn Mower Everyone is Talking About- The ECOVACS O1000 A Real Review!
The Robot Lawn Mower Everyone is Talking About- The ECOVACS O1000 A Real Review! YouTube video by Bowe Family EV (Chris Bowe)

πŸ€– Would you trust a robot to mow your yard?

I tested the ECOVACS ROBOTICS Goat O1000 autonomous electric robot lawn mower on my real suburban yard - during both day & night conditions ! β˜€οΈπŸŒ”

Mowing starts after setup at 27min if you want the actionπŸ‘‡
youtu.be/17cA2zQkGHY

21.02.2026 21:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Did Ford Finally Get EVs Right!? - Will Dealers Ruin This $30K Electric Truck?
Did Ford Finally Get EVs Right!? - Will Dealers Ruin This $30K Electric Truck? YouTube video by Bowe Family EV (Chris Bowe)

Ford’s upcoming EV isn’t chasing Tesla, it’s chasing new volume. LFP + 48V + a compact electric truck could be the most important move Ford has made in years. I break down why this strategy is smarter than people think and where I’m concerned πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/JScDrzF2qEM

18.02.2026 16:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
WOW! IYILO EV Charger Exposed A Dangerous Outlet Failure Others Missed!
WOW! IYILO EV Charger Exposed A Dangerous Outlet Failure Others Missed! YouTube video by Bowe Family EV (Chris Bowe)

I set out to test a new EV charger and it uncovered a dangerous problem in my garage I didnt know I had! ⚑😳

This one surprised me. Watch my crazy IYILO install story πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/Hl0Np7IySb4

07.02.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yep I knew better and have been dragging my feet! 🫣

05.02.2026 08:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve thought about trying to open it up I figure it can’t hurt at this point

05.02.2026 07:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
I’ve Never Seen a Hubbell NEMA 14-50 Fail Like This! #tesla #electricvehicle #electrician
I’ve Never Seen a Hubbell NEMA 14-50 Fail Like This! #tesla #electricvehicle #electrician YouTube video by Bowe Family EV (Chris Bowe)

Here is a follow up testing the Hubbell outlet check out how strange this failure was πŸ‘€

I’ve Never Seen a Hubbell NEMA 14-50 Fail Like This!
youtube.com/shorts/IrINk...

05.02.2026 05:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
I Was DUMB! - My NEMA 14-50 Outlet Failure In 4 Years Here's What I Learned
I Was DUMB! - My NEMA 14-50 Outlet Failure In 4 Years Here's What I Learned YouTube video by Bowe Family EV (Chris Bowe)

I knew better… and yet …. πŸ˜…βš‘

After 4 years of EV charging, my setup finally failed. If you’re using a NEMA 14-50, you’ll want to see what my procrastination caused. It can happen to you πŸ«΅πŸ˜†πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/5RAKOHIgKmM

05.02.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Watts In The News Ep 6 - Tesla's HUGE Mistake Why They're Moving Too Fast!
Watts In The News Ep 6 - Tesla's HUGE Mistake Why They're Moving Too Fast! YouTube video by Turn Down for Watt

Tesla just canceled the Model S & X for Robots and Robotaxis, I break it down on this week’s Watts in the News. Is Tesla killing personally owned cars too soon? Watch and drop a comment πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/JEszNK7VBL8

02.02.2026 03:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This Megawatt Charger Can Power Semi Trucks β€” I Had to See It in Person
This Megawatt Charger Can Power Semi Trucks β€” I Had to See It in Person YouTube video by Turn Down for Watt

πŸš›βš‘ Megawatt charging for electric trucks is here! Our co-host Jessie Hensley was invited by Kempower to Sweden to see their Megawatt charging station in action, powering electric semi trucks from Volvo Trucks, Scania Group, and MAN Truck & Bus SE at real-world scale.

πŸŽ₯https://youtu.be/A-ifvVG_qPc

01.02.2026 20:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Man I hope they get cheeper soon. What are you seeing in your travels outside of the US? Are there a lot of Battery Bargains to be had?

31.01.2026 01:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Tesla Charger Failed - Can IYILO Save Me? #evcharging #homecharging #tesla

31.01.2026 01:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think someone can always make a report give them the result they are after I suppose. Enjoy that beetle it’s a classic!

27.01.2026 01:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Done by Recurrent

27.01.2026 01:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Report: Supercharging Doesn’t Degrade Tesla Battery Life A new study of 12,500+ Tesla EVs concludes: No statistical difference in range degradation between fast charging and slow charging.

I love how they used a picture of ChaDEmo πŸ˜† but yeah under very specific circumstances I could under other circumstances it doesn’t apparently. Depends on how high you’re charging temperatures frequency lots of factors.

www.batterytechonline.com/charging/rep...

27.01.2026 00:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Really cool experience this week. πŸ”—πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/SHyH59MANtY

I tested my Ford Lightning and a Chevy Silverado at the first true Tesla V4 Superchargers open to non-Teslas and meet up with Tom Moloughney from StateOfCharge while he was in town to test a Lucid Gravity at the same site.

25.01.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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24.01.2026 02:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Watts In The News Ep 4 - Canada Welcomes Chinese EVs, Tesla FSD Subscription Only, Rivian R2 Emerges
Watts In The News Ep 4 - Canada Welcomes Chinese EVs, Tesla FSD Subscription Only, Rivian R2 Emerges YouTube video by Turn Down for Watt

OOOHHH CANADA πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦βš‘Chinese EVs are coming, Tesla just killed buying FSD, and Rivian’s R2 has been spotted πŸ‘€

A Sunday Shot of EV News for your Sunday!
Watts In The News Ep 4 ⬇️
youtu.be/IuOYzkbxuXA

18.01.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Why Donut Labs, NVIDIA & Ford Could Finally Fix EV Affordability
Why Donut Labs, NVIDIA & Ford Could Finally Fix EV Affordability YouTube video by Bowe Family EV (Chris Bowe)

With EVs people talk about mandates, range, charging, AI, flashy tech, self driving but what if the real problem is simpler: they’re still too expensive.

I put together a video where I go from Levi’s to Nvidia, Tesla, Ford, and the startup Verge to connect the dots.
youtu.be/VKGA95UiYis

17.01.2026 01:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Donut Labs Today, Zeekr Tomorrow: The EV Shift No One Sees Coming!
Donut Labs Today, Zeekr Tomorrow: The EV Shift No One Sees Coming! YouTube video by Turn Down for Watt

πŸŽ™οΈOn this week's Turn Down for Watt Podcast, we take on the Donut Lab debate, Zeekr's presence at CES and potential to build EVs in the US and GM’s $1.7B EV loss +$6B write-off, and why California oil refineries are a mess that matters!

youtu.be/BTeIYajuAZA

14.01.2026 01:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Much appreciated and R2 is reserved!

13.01.2026 02:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Wow! 1 Million views for BowefamilyEV on YouTube and not all of them were my mom! πŸ˜†
youtube.com/@bowefamilyEV

Whether you are a Ford, Tesla, Rivian or general EV enthusiasts I’m so grateful and shocked so thanks to you all. I truly appreciate every view πŸ€˜βš‘οΈπŸ›»

12.01.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Watts In The News Ep 3 - Everyone Got Donut Labs & Ford Wrong at CES Here's Why!
Watts In The News Ep 3 - Everyone Got Donut Labs & Ford Wrong at CES Here's Why! YouTube video by Turn Down for Watt

πŸŽ™οΈOn this weeks Watts in the News segment πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/0Yi4jEjv7UM

We talk about the huge news around the Donut Lab and Ford Motor Company announcements at CES and what most people got wrong about it! Don’t miss it!

11.01.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Is Donut Labs Solid State Battery Breakthrough Real? - I Visit Verge Motorcycle To Find Out!
Is Donut Labs Solid State Battery Breakthrough Real? - I Visit Verge Motorcycle To Find Out! YouTube video by Bowe Family EV (Chris Bowe)

I went by to check out Verge Motorcycle and learn more about the hype around the Donut Lab Battery. Do we think it’s for real?

Is Donut Labs Solid State Battery Breakthrough Real? - I Visit Verge Motorcycle To Find Out!
youtu.be/E9tfyA2g-kc

10.01.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey check out my non EV video about dumping AT&T and Google WiFi for a much faster setup. πŸ‘‡
youtu.be/i8UGO0oxM48

I’m going to need some help getting views on this one, its not really my wheelhouse πŸ˜†

06.01.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0