EVgo customer Jim Holtan combines his passion for photography with environmental consciousness through his all-electric lifestyle. Based in Oakland, Jim and his wife own two Chevy Bolts, having added the second after experiencing the power, responsiveness, and cost benefits of their first one. Their commitment to sustainability extends to their home, where rooftop solar panels installed in 2020 help power both their residence and vehicles.

With his photography work demanding up to 500 miles of weekly travel, Jim relies on both home and public charging. An ambitious 1,800-mile road trip in his Bolt convinced him of both the practicality of long-distance EV travel and EVgo's superiority as a charging network. He particularly values EVgo's:

• Strategic location placement
• Consistent charger reliability
• User-friendly interface
• Transparent pricing structure
• Commitment to renewable energy

"I'm confident that when I see an EVgo station on my route, I'll find a charger that's in working order and I won't have to worry about getting gouged by a high charging rate... Another thing I appreciate about EVgo is that they use renewable energy, which ties in very well with my concerns for the planet."

After extensively using their EVs for work, daily errands, and California road trips, the Holtans are strong advocates for electric transportation. Jim encourages skeptics to try driving an EV, confident that the experience will change their perspective on electric vehicles.

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