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Ah, but the proposed SC in Bishop would have served Mammoth from the south just as well, while also opening up the U.S. 6 route into Nevada. Lee Vining, Bishop and Lone Pine are all spaced about an hour apart at major junctions with recreation you need to drive to, while Mammoth is primarily a destination with the recreation right there (and L2s/HPWCs available), and easily reachable round trip in winter from either of the first two locations. So, while I have no problem with Mammoth having an SC, it definitely provides less total coverage than the other options. In addition, Bishop is less likely to have snow, so fewer issues with plowing and damage.As an avid skier this supercharger and dual motor version of Model S are the tipping points for me to consider a purchase. I admire the technology but find it hard to justify a $90,000 car for almost exclusively home use. Like many skiers I have a lead foot and can drive to Salt Lake in 9 hours, and don't want to add another ~3 hours to the trip. But Mammoth being 6 hours instead of 5, I can live with that.
The supercharger definitely needs to be at Mammoth, and I'm not surprised it's a higher priority than Lee Vining. The volume of SoCal-Mammoth traffic is far more than the traffic over Tioga Pass. As noted, even with an 80+% charge at Lone Pine, you're barely going to get to Mammoth, especially in the winter. The existing slower chargers in Mammoth are mostly limited to people staying at specific hotels and/or require reservations for a limited number of spaces. And you need to have a decent charge leaving Mammoth for Lone Pine if it's cold. <snip>
It's a 4,000 foot gain. Throw in winter temperatures, a loaded car and chronic wind, I'd want a rated mile reading close to 200 leaving Lone Pine.It's 100 miles. Why would you barely make it even with a 2,000 ft elevation gain?
That's another argument for Mammoth. If I leave Mammoth close to fully charged I could usually get home in the downhill direction with only one charge stop in Inyokern.I notice you didn't mention scenic Inyokern.
Ah, but from where I live, I should be able to reach Lone Pine on a single charge in an S-85, assuming reasonable conditions. 206 miles and a 2000 foot net elevation loss.I notice you didn't mention scenic Inyokern.
Thinking of doing a late spring trip from Monterey to Las Vegas via Folsom, South Lake Tahoe, Mammouth, Lone Pine, Furnace Creek, Pahrump and then Vegas. Just wondering the viability of that route given time of year (chance to cross Death Valley is just too tempting). Stretching would be from Lone Pine to Vegas. Google says 228 miles distance (via Pahrump).
Thinking of doing a late spring trip from Monterey to Las Vegas via Folsom, South Lake Tahoe, Mammouth, Lone Pine, Furnace Creek, Pahrump and then Vegas. Just wondering the viability of that route given time of year (chance to cross Death Valley is just too tempting). Stretching would be from Lone Pine to Vegas. Google says 228 miles distance (via Pahrump).
I've done Lone Pine to Vegas via Beatty. Fine if you watch your speed.Thinking of doing a late spring trip from Monterey to Las Vegas via Folsom, South Lake Tahoe, Mammouth, Lone Pine, Furnace Creek, Pahrump and then Vegas. Just wondering the viability of that route given time of year (chance to cross Death Valley is just too tempting). Stretching would be from Lone Pine to Vegas. Google says 228 miles distance (via Pahrump).
Furnace Creek Ranch has a 14-50 if you ask nicely for the maintenance man to direct you.Thanks for the input. Instead, I could swing up to Scotty's Castle for a luxurious night and charge at Furnace Creek, and then to Vegas via Pahrump. (crossing Belle Vista Rd for a real thrill)
Using EVTripPlanner.com to determine if it is possible to drive from Manteca to Mammoth in an S85, assuming 19" tires, cabin temp 72, external temp 72, speed multiplier 1.3, gives this result:
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Distance 185.3 miles
Driving Time 3:14
Total Energy Used 74.3 kWh
248 RM
Average Efficiency 401 Wh/mile
Net Elevation Change 9013 feet
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It is possible. But that is in ideal weather and it's cutting it close.
Thanks for the input. Instead, I could swing up to Scotty's Castle for a luxurious night and charge at Furnace Creek, and then to Vegas via Pahrump. (crossing Belle Vista Rd for a real thrill)
You'll have to put that plan on hold for a while. Flash flood damage last week to Scotty's Castle and its access road has it closed for at least a couple of months.