EVgo Blog

After more than two years of careful consideration, Hawthorne resident Denise ditched her ICE vehicle and purchased an EV. With gas prices continuing to skyrocket, the decision to go electric was easy. She loves how her EV helps her live a healthier lifestyle and breathe cleaner air (the fumes from her former vehicle were giving her headaches), and by kicking the gas pump to the curb, she’s saving a ton of money every month.

When you charge your electric vehicle (EV), you might notice that you don’t always get the maximum charging speed advertised by either your vehicle manufacturer or the charger. You might even get different charging speeds on different days. Why is that? It's because charging an EV is a lot more like charging your phone than filling at a gas station.

Zooming out, it’s important to know that EV batteries are a lot like people.  We don’t like to be way too hot or freezing cold — and neither do batteries.  Batteries have an ideal temperature range of around 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit, and if they get too far outside of that range, they’ll be less efficient — but not in a worrisome way.

Portland offers a thriving cultural scene, adventurous food industry, and access to endless outdoor activities. Explore Portland in your Nissan electric vehicle (EV) and plan trips with ease, confident that you can stay powered up with the convenience of EVgo fast charging stations located across the city.