Charging, road trips, maintenance, and more: 8 EV owners reveal the realities of going electric

Many early EV drivers from across the US have installed their own chargers and say taking road trips while electric is easier than it seems. Blink Charging; Electrify America; Tesla; Chevrolet; Alyssa Powell/Insider

• Insider spoke with dozens of EV owners as plug-in cars gain traction.
• We compiled the experiences of eight EV owners across the country.

We tracked down EV owners from across the country to hear exactly what it's like owning, charging, and even road-tripping in a plug-in vehicle.

These interviews have been edited for length and clarity.