RadoRage
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Hi all,
Currently about midway through my 3000+ mile cross country trip, traveling from California to the DC area. Wanted to record my observations & experience along the way.
Model: 2024 AWD Dual Motor w/FSD, All Season tires/Core Wheels
Miles: 3,169 (mostly highway but had city/local driving during stops)
Cargo: Approx 1,200 lbs of cargo throughout bed & cab
Weather: 5s-50s degrees, some light rain/snow, but windy. Average temp was around 20-25 degrees
Speed: set to a max 65 for duration of trip, for best efficiency/range experience
Average Energy: 469 Wh/mi during trip. Started off around 420wh/mi, but climbed higher due to the cold weather
Stops: all experiences reported on the PlugShare App:
- Lovelock, NV
- Wells, NV
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Rock Springs, WY
- Evansville, WY
- Rapid City, SD
- Murdo, SD
- Mitchell, SD
- Worthington, MN
- Saint Peter, MN
- Rogers, MN (3 day stop with family visit/home charging)
- Black River Falls, WI
- Janesville, WI
- South Bend, IL (free chargers!)
- Genoa, OH
- New Springfield, OH
- Somerset, PA
Total Charging Costs:
- Supercharging: $489.40
- Compare to possible ICE option: 3169mi/18mpg (generous)/$3.15 average US cost per gallon = $554.58
**Some at home charging at start in CA and at MN
**Free charging at the Inn of Saint Mary in South Bend, thank you!
Observations:
- Driver's upper arm rest uncomfortable (too angled and significantly colder than piece directly below it. Normally like to rest arm up top, but found it more uncomfortable
- Drivers seat, while comfortable, could be better for long travels
- Overall quiet cabin...but squeaks/rattles from dash sometimes pop up
FSD:
- Used for 90% of entire drive, incredible
- Annoying feature adjusts set "Max Speed", had to roll back to 65mph many times (this is likely due to changes in the posted speed limit)
- Only reduced speed twice due to poor driving conditions, and only for a minute
- Total issues across trip...4 all seemed to be due to high winds or snow, drifting into the other lane
- The last 5 HOURS of the trip were the most nerve racking...heavy snow with fog coming down the mountains, had to take over FSD. Average speed dropped to around 55mph, but did fall to crawling at speeds as slow as 25mph for the worst areas. Luckily roads were very empty
Other fun:
- Stumbled across the 2025 Stock Show in Rapid City at my hotel...was an interesting night trying to charge amongst rows of diesels
. Chargers all taken up by gas breathers, but I got creative (with the support of the hotel manager)
- video post:
Fun parking at the Stock Show hotel chargers
Wisconsin hot air balloon event to start off the day
"Yeah...that Tesla of yours is gonna burst into flames..." the irony at a rest stop
Superchargers feeling the cold in the final steps of the trip
Finally reached the destination! Welcomed by snow of course, approximately 2 Bud Lights high!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Hi all,
Currently about midway through my 3000+ mile cross country trip, traveling from California to the DC area. Wanted to record my observations & experience along the way.
Model: 2024 AWD Dual Motor w/FSD, All Season tires/Core Wheels
Miles: 3,169 (mostly highway but had city/local driving during stops)
Cargo: Approx 1,200 lbs of cargo throughout bed & cab
Weather: 5s-50s degrees, some light rain/snow, but windy. Average temp was around 20-25 degrees
Speed: set to a max 65 for duration of trip, for best efficiency/range experience
Average Energy: 469 Wh/mi during trip. Started off around 420wh/mi, but climbed higher due to the cold weather
Stops: all experiences reported on the PlugShare App:
- Lovelock, NV
- Wells, NV
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Rock Springs, WY
- Evansville, WY
- Rapid City, SD
- Murdo, SD
- Mitchell, SD
- Worthington, MN
- Saint Peter, MN
- Rogers, MN (3 day stop with family visit/home charging)
- Black River Falls, WI
- Janesville, WI
- South Bend, IL (free chargers!)
- Genoa, OH
- New Springfield, OH
- Somerset, PA
Total Charging Costs:
- Supercharging: $489.40
- Compare to possible ICE option: 3169mi/18mpg (generous)/$3.15 average US cost per gallon = $554.58
**Some at home charging at start in CA and at MN
**Free charging at the Inn of Saint Mary in South Bend, thank you!
Observations:
- Driver's upper arm rest uncomfortable (too angled and significantly colder than piece directly below it. Normally like to rest arm up top, but found it more uncomfortable
- Drivers seat, while comfortable, could be better for long travels
- Overall quiet cabin...but squeaks/rattles from dash sometimes pop up
FSD:
- Used for 90% of entire drive, incredible
- Annoying feature adjusts set "Max Speed", had to roll back to 65mph many times (this is likely due to changes in the posted speed limit)
- Only reduced speed twice due to poor driving conditions, and only for a minute
- Total issues across trip...4 all seemed to be due to high winds or snow, drifting into the other lane
- The last 5 HOURS of the trip were the most nerve racking...heavy snow with fog coming down the mountains, had to take over FSD. Average speed dropped to around 55mph, but did fall to crawling at speeds as slow as 25mph for the worst areas. Luckily roads were very empty
Other fun:
- Stumbled across the 2025 Stock Show in Rapid City at my hotel...was an interesting night trying to charge amongst rows of diesels
. Chargers all taken up by gas breathers, but I got creative (with the support of the hotel manager)- video post:
Fun parking at the Stock Show hotel chargers
Wisconsin hot air balloon event to start off the day
"Yeah...that Tesla of yours is gonna burst into flames..." the irony at a rest stop
Superchargers feeling the cold in the final steps of the trip
Finally reached the destination! Welcomed by snow of course, approximately 2 Bud Lights high!
Let me know if you have any questions!
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