My First 700-Mile EV Road Trip—What Worked and What I’d Change

@romad Dennis Swaney
Tue, 05 May 2026 19:08:13 +0000

David C.:

Today, I try to only use pumps with contactless readers so I can use Apple Pay, which is much less risky.

I always pay with cash especially on long trips. Yesterday I filled up my VW TDI and got $10 in change from the $100 I gave the clerk! IF I ever do get the Aptera I’ve reserved, that way probably won’t work unless they add chargers at the fueling stations. I’ll probably then get a card that I would use ONLY for charging.