SwampNut
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- First Name
- Carlos
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- Peoria, AZ
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- Tesla M3LR, Gladiator Rubicon
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Drove from Peoria AZ (NW Phoenix) to Hacienda Heights yesterday, starting with 97% charge. I don't have a cord to charge at my destination, so making it work with only SC. I looked at both ABRP and the Tesla built in route, and of course, Tesla was not optimal. ABRP had a couple of slightly similar options. I chose to push more miles so that I could end my trip with more power. I stopped in Ehrenberg first, a place I'd stopped before. This is a small SC with probably 8-10 spaces. When I arrived only one was open. Busy day. I got 185kW, not the full 250, but not bad at all. I ended my charge long before the Tesla planner wanted to; it was going to have me stay a while in slow charge (under 90). So very stupid. I feel bad for people who think this thing is making the best choices. Tesla shoots for least stops, but more time wasted. ABRP shoots for shortest trip, maybe more stops.
My next stop was Morongo, arriving with about 12%. It showed a 9 minute charge, but I gave it closer to 15. This is where I spotted these for the CT with a trailer...
They also have a LOT of regular spots. Place was mostly empty, not sure why. Maybe because it's brand new? They have amenities!!! Trash cans, an ice machine (it's the middle of the desert), and nearby there are restaurants and a HUGE really nice convenience store.
I got to Hacienda Heights CA with 107 miles remaining (out of my current 285 mile battery capacity).
Today we have some errands to do, and we may hit a SC at the Brea mall, have lunch while topping off, or one of the others in the area. All of them seem to have convenient food and shopping nearby. Going to try to find one by an authentic Chinese place if possible, maybe off 60.
Road trips are not challenging with EVs.
My next stop was Morongo, arriving with about 12%. It showed a 9 minute charge, but I gave it closer to 15. This is where I spotted these for the CT with a trailer...
They also have a LOT of regular spots. Place was mostly empty, not sure why. Maybe because it's brand new? They have amenities!!! Trash cans, an ice machine (it's the middle of the desert), and nearby there are restaurants and a HUGE really nice convenience store.
I got to Hacienda Heights CA with 107 miles remaining (out of my current 285 mile battery capacity).
Today we have some errands to do, and we may hit a SC at the Brea mall, have lunch while topping off, or one of the others in the area. All of them seem to have convenient food and shopping nearby. Going to try to find one by an authentic Chinese place if possible, maybe off 60.
Road trips are not challenging with EVs.
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