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I used 2 digiNow superchargers (6.6kW) on my trip from NH to NJ last summer riding a 2016 Zero SR.  Now I have 3 Superchargers and plan to mount them for travel this summer.  You just use a J1772 plug for 2 Superchargers and another J1772 plug for the other Supercharger.  That would give you as much juice as it can take. 

Last summer I also used 2 Elcon chargers so my bike could use 2 charging stations at the same time. 

Video of using them:

ZEV does not have good customer reviews in a variety of places online and the owner does not have a good history in his other business ventures.
If they work for you, great.


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Thanks, I enjoyed your YouTube videos.
How much range (compared with Zero's published estimates) if I ride the Parkway not like a granny but having some fun - not nuts - but not hyper-mileing?

As for the exact moto: Considering getting a 2018 SR with the charge tank (J1772 adapter).

Another question, regarding charging at the campground 50 amp outlets: how much tech is needed? I can carry a charge station like this:
https://store.clippercreek.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=119
Or, is just a cord with a NEMA 14-50 prong at one end and a J1772 at the other OK?
Thanks

A Zero SR 13 will have plenty of battery. 

I’m not sure about the onboard Zero Charge Tank, but my digiNow Supercharger v2 and Elcons did not need a portable EVSE to work.  I just had an adapter cord with NEMA 14-50 on one end and a J1772 plug on the other.  The charge tank may need a handshake and therefore a portable EVSE.  Check with Zero, Terry, or Hollywood Electrics.

Hello, and welcome to our little corner of the interwebs!

Yes, I rode my Zeros on the Blue Ridge Parkway each of the past 5 years.  It's my favorite long road to ride! 

You get excellent range on the BRP, especially if you are conscious of it.  Light on the throttle going up, and coast as much as possible going down and you'll have better range than ever before!  I strongly recommend a J1772 plug adapter for fast charging that can plug into NEMA 14-50 at RV Parks.  Also, if you go by Boone, NC I recommend eating at Makoto's (but make sure you're there when they are open).

What battery do you have?  What's your planned route?

All of the following info is for a 2014 Zero SR. 

Here is video from 2015 when I went from NJ to Mexico (via the BRP) to Canada:


Here is a writeup, photos & video from 2016 riding from Asheville to Roanoke:
https://www.benswing.com/single-post/2016/08/23/2016-ElMoto-4Corners---Asheville-NC-to-Blacksburg-VA

This is a writeup, photos & video from 2016 riding from Roanoke to Fairfax, VA:
https://www.benswing.com/single-post/2016/08/23/2016-ElMoto-4Corners---Blacksburg-VA-to-Fairfax-VA

Yes, it now has a new home.  Thanks.

Just a queustion about the usage of the Diginow v2's. It's probably mentioned somewehere but I can't find it in the dayly growing bunch of posts 

I was wondering if the Diginow is capable of closing the contactor by itself or does one need to key the bike on and once the charge is engaged the ignition keys can be removed?

The key needs to be on to start the charge unless you are simultaneously using the onboard charger.

What about a battery case that allows you to dump ice into it to cool the battery on hot days?  That’s what I need more!


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Do you ever run into the issue of the business (mostly upscale hotels around here) not allowing you to use their charger unless you're a registered guest?

Most places that have a Tesla charger also have a restaurant when you can spend your money. They are happy to take it.