Your first EV road trip

Know your plug

In North America, most new EVs fast-charge with CCS1 or NACS, the Tesla-style plug. Your car decides which chargers work, so GYST only plans stops that are compatible with your vehicle.

Charge to about 80%, not 100%

Fast charging slows down as the battery fills, so on a road trip it’s usually quicker to make shorter stops than to wait for a full battery.

Keep a buffer

Aim to arrive at each charger with some charge to spare, and know your backup option in case a charger is busy or broken. In GYST, you can see and report charger status.

Get set up before you leave

Many fast chargers work with a network app or a card tap. Setting up one or two network accounts before the trip saves time at the first stop.

Let GYST plan it

Pick your exact vehicle and destination. GYST adds compatible charging stops, charging time and estimated cost, suggests food that fits your diet near each stop, and sends each leg to Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze or your Tesla.

Travelling with kids, pets or someone with accessibility needs? Tell GYST who’s coming and it favours charging stops that suit your group, where that information is available.

Common questions

Every car and charger is different. Check your plan and charger status before you leave.