Recent content by loccy

AP is a super-interesting topic. This is my experience with a M3 (HW 2.5) and a MY (HW 4), both standard AP (not EAP, not FSD, just standard AP). I always use both AutoSteer + adaptive speed. I use between 3 and 7 keeping distance (3 for high traffic, 7 for long stretch rural areas). I do no...

For bedding, we went simple - 2 layers of comforters, 2 pillows, and light blankets was all we needed to be comfy. We stayed away from a mattress because we wanted to easily roll stuff up if we needed. For example, if we had to cross the border and get inspected. We also used privacy shades...

Good EV camping locations depend on what I'm doing on the trip: If I was trying to make the miles (like west Texas, or some stretches of Montana), I'd like the them to be conveniently off the highway. If I want to visit cities or points of interest, I'd like them to be convenient enough to...

I swapped the new factory 21" with new 19" Geminis. The other party gave me cash to offset the difference in value.

We used the PlugShare app a lot, and filter for free charging. We also used the ChargePoint app. We found it quite reliable, because it has real-time connectivity to their chargers. We'd know if any given charger is up, or is occupied.

I downloaded my charging history. Over the 28 day period, it was: 60 Supercharging sessions, across US and Canada $720 in Supercharging fees There are USD to CAD exchange fees, but I'll leave that calculation out As mentioned, we were hyper-aggressive in leveraging free L2 charging as much as...

Funny enough, my son had the exact same reaction. We got VT, but we had to miss CT and RI. He's trying to plan a New England trip for next summer. ;)

Long time lurker, first time poster. My son and I completed a 12,000 mile, 28 day road trip in July 2023. We did this in a 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance. Our route: The full article is here: A Father-Son, 12,000 Mile EV Road Trip Across the USA. Here is the short version: Intro I was...