Hurricane Milton Evacuation route with Cybertruck

[Woodrick]

I'm up by AL but hurrevacs are one of my worries while I wait for my RN to come up. How did you manage with a tesla in worst case crazy hurrevac traffic?

Most of the stories so far are that Teslas do much better than EVs.

Two main reasons:

• EVs love stop and go traffic. No engine overheating, no need to run engine to power AC
• Superchargers don't run out of power (as gas stations run out of gas) and there are less vehicles using the Superchargers than gas stations.

Other than that, 200+ miles range can get you a long way out of the impacted zone.

And one of my evacs, I chose early, albeit only a few hours before the crowd, but as we headed north, we were going about 55 mph (slow for I-75). But I could hear the radio stations less than an hour behind me and they were going 35 mph and slowing quickly.

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[dLux]

If you are going to leave it behind, make sure that it at its highest level, which means off-road mode and preferably parked outside.

Off-road mode is a good idea, but I have lots of trees outside, so I rather park it in the garage. I'm not worried about the flood, though, my house is not in either a flood zone or a storm-surge zone and it is pretty solid. I'm more worried about the winds and the flying debris outside.

And if you have Powershare, then no issue, but if you are using the plugs, then remember they have to be enabled every 12 hours.

Good point, thanks.

Stay safe! Milton looks like a nasty bastard.

Thanks!

 

[vinsk]

Most of the stories so far are that Teslas do much better than EVs.

Two main reasons:

• EVs love stop and go traffic. No engine overheating, no need to run engine to power AC
• Superchargers don't run out of power (as gas stations run out of gas) and there are less vehicles using the Superchargers than gas stations.

Other than that, 200+ miles range can get you a long way out of the impacted zone.

And one of my evacs, I chose early, albeit only a few hours before the crowd, but as we headed north, we were going about 55 mph (slow for I-75). But I could hear the radio stations less than an hour behind me and they were going 35 mph and slowing quickly.

At slow traffic, let’s say around 50’s, CT efficiency is around 300, that’s 400 miles at full charge. Plenty to get out of FL and beyond without stopping anywhere except restrooms. My wife is in healthcare and she’s working till tomorrow, no exceptions. So evac has to be tomorrow evening which will be pretty bad.
I feel this is going to be a nasty one…

 

[Woodrick]

Off-road mode is a good idea, but I have lots of trees outside, so I rather park it in the garage. I'm not worried about the flood, though, my house is not in either a flood zone or a storm-surge zone and it is pretty solid. I'm more worried about the winds and the flying debris outside.

I'll agree with you. But I just have to add.


Neither was Ashville.

You've got a potential Cat 5 barreling into Florida.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...175 MPH...280 KM/H
Cat 5 starts at 157 mph.

 

[Woodrick]

At slow traffic, let’s say around 50’s, CT efficiency is around 300, that’s 400 miles at full charge. Plenty to get out of FL and beyond without stopping anywhere except restrooms. My wife is in healthcare and she’s working till tomorrow, no exceptions. So evac has to be tomorrow evening which will be pretty bad.
I feel this is going to be a nasty one…

Slow it down a little more and you'll probably easily pass 500 miles.

I'm surprised if they are keeping her that long, that they'll let you leave at all.

With this path, I'd probably suggest taking I-10 toward Mississippi instead of heading to Atlanta.

Good luck.

Tropical Storm Wind probabilities decrease a lot faster going west than north.

 

[Coltpete]

I plan to evacuate, too (Tampa Bay). My CT is going to power my fridges and we're going with friends with the Model X.

I'm in Tampa and am also leaving. Everyone within 30 miles of the water needs to leave. This is looking like a monster.

 

[vinsk]

I'm surprised if they are keeping her that long, that they'll let you leave at all.

With this path, I'd probably suggest taking I-10 toward Mississippi instead of heading to Atlanta.

During Ian in 2022, On call physicians were asked to stay back in the hospital to take care of patients admitted. Someone has to attend patients in critical condition.

I may find hotels in Mississippi. Will consider that! Thank You.

I'm in Tampa and am also leaving. Everyone within 30 miles of the water needs to leave. This is looking like a monster.

What route you think is going to be the best ? I don't think hotels will be available for millions of people evacuating but I've friends and family along the way towards Northeast

 

[Pablito3]

If your leaving today and going North better get going soon, traffic is going to get bad!

I live in Sarasota, I have come to terms that my house will be destroyed.

Im going South to Miami, they will get rain, some wind but nothing to bad, even if the storm turns and heads that way it will be a cat 1ish by the time it makes it across the state. All the newer buildings in Miami are built to 180mph wind code and will be fine.

I have some other friends from Sarasota that are also going to Miami.

Be safe and hopefully it does indeed slow down before land fall like they are predicting. Looks like landfall has been moved to early Thursday AM now, which correlates to high tide, storm surge is going to destroy anything on or near the water, will be sad. ?

 

[vinsk]

If your leaving today and going North better get going soon, traffic is going to get bad!

I live in Sarasota, I have come to terms that my house will be destroyed.

Im going South to Miami, they will get rain, some wind but nothing to bad, even if the storm turns and heads that way it will be a cat 1ish by the time it makes it across the state. All the newer buildings in Miami are built to 180mph wind code and will be fine.

I have some other friends from Sarasota that are also going to Miami.

Be safe and hopefully it does indeed slow down before land fall like they are predicting. Looks like landfall has been moved to early Thursday AM now, which correlates to high tide, storm surge is going to destroy anything on or near the water, will be sad. ?

We're ready as soon as my wife gets home from work! Packed all essentials, documents, valuables. The truck bed leaks a little bit of water, nothing crazy.

Sorry about your situation! Even the hard core "Will ride this through/Hunker down" people for the first time in their life are evacuating. I live in Brandon area, don't feel good about this one. We Hunkered down all the Hurricanes in the past but this feels different.

 

[Model3Guy]

Are they calling for an evacuation? We're actually heading into FL this week. It was going to be Wednesday, but we may head down earlier to avoid crowds.

You won't have any crowds as the evacuations started yesterday and are ongoing. Milton will hit Tuesday/Wednesday and entry to the state may be limited to emergency services.

 

[kappaknight]

You won't have any crowds as the evacuations started yesterday and are ongoing. Milton will hit Tuesday/Wednesday and entry to the state may be limited to emergency services.

My event was cancelled, so luckily no reason to go try this adventure.

 

[GatorCyber]

Are they calling for an evacuation? We're actually heading into FL this week. It was going to be Wednesday, but we may head down earlier to avoid crowds.

You won't be heading into FL this week.

 

[GatorCyber]

I'm up by AL but hurrevacs are one of my worries while I wait for my RN to come up. How did you manage with a tesla in worst case crazy hurrevac traffic?

EV owners laugh at gas cars in an evacuation. I go home and charge to 100% while everyone waits in huge gas lines, if they can even find any.
Gas cars stress about running out of gas in traffic on the highway, while EV owners sit nice and patient, bc sitting with AC uses hardly any battery.
Bring your mobile charger just in case

 

[GatorCyber]

I'm hearing the hotels in PCB are filling up with evacuees. It's our off-season. No need to go further west than Tallahasse. MS is overkill

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