Any hotels in Albuquerque with charging capabilities?
My wife and I are traveling from AR to AZ via I-40 April 2 - April 4 and without superchargers this might lead to long days with slow charging. Hopefully we can find a Tesla owner around OK City with a HPWC but don't think we can find any in Texas off I-40. We did find some RV spots with the NEMA 14-50 (28 mph) through Texas and eastern NM. Our hope is to be in Albuquerque on Wednesday night, April 3rd and hope to find an overnight hotel with some charging capability.
Any help would be appreciated.
A quick Google map check indicates about 763 miles distance, which you could cover in about 2 days to Albuquerque.
Without Superchargers, you will need at least one overnight.
You did not state, but I made calculations based on an 85 kWh battery pack.
If you have twin chargers and an 85 and you locate a willing owner with a HWPC in OKC, this is a much easier trip, at least on Day One.
Should you have a S 60, you will need to scrap the following and start all over.
Below is only one Option for your itinerary:
OKC is about 224 miles from Bella Vista, and you could make it with a full range charge, should you choose to drive effectively (read slowly ~61 mph to 58 mph).
There is a KOA just East of OKC, and maybe grab a signifiant day charge there (park fully re-opens Mar. 15, limited services Dec. 1- Mar. 15.)
(800) 562-5076, koa.com/camp/oklahoma-city
and continue on.
They should have a 14-50 outlet available for you to charge at.
If you are able to get a full charge rate @ 28 miles per hour, you need to have at least (my suggestion) 215 miles of range before you leave, so plan on a minimum 6 1/2 hours of charging, probably 7 hours.
A couple of quick tips:
The more range in your battery vs the amount of distance you need to cover, the faster you can drive.
The faster you drive, the quicker you use the range in your battery.
If you drive fast at the beginning of each leg, you may have anxious moments near the end.
Please take a couple of minutes (hours) to read others and their views on distance covered and range.
Keep in mind, most of them are traveling with the aid of Superchargers, so reality dictates you drive like you really need every kWh in your battery, because
you do.
Once it is gone, it is only available at the next (slower-rate) charge station (14-50 outlet).
If you drive effectively at the beginning of a leg, and feel you have extra range toward the end of a leg, and traffic conditions, etc. permit, go for it.
Superchargers will spoil you from driving effectively.
Until SpC are ALWAYS at your next intermediate stop, probably better to just drive effectively.
If you become a member at KOA and Good Sam (there is a nominal fee), you will get a discount at all other same brand RV parks.
Might not make much difference if you only charge, but it certainly makes a difference if you spend the night in one of their Kabins.
Shamrock, TX is about 166 miles further.
There is a Good Sam's RV park there to charge your car overnight using a 14-50 outlet, and lots of Motels/hotels (I counted at least 10) to choose from for you to spend the night.
West 40 RV Park in Shamrock: (806) 256-3719
[email protected]
Day One total: 390 miles
Charge all night, awake to a full range charge ~ 265 miles of range.
Next morning, drive to
Tucumcari, NM 206 miles away.
Surprise, there is both a KOA and a Good Sam RV Park there, so take your pick:
KOA: (800) 562-1871
Good Sam: (575) 461-9628
Again, you will need at least 7 hours charging, probably a bit more due to the mountains in New Mexico.
And mountains/terrain eat range.
Albuquerque is 173 miles further down the road.
Day Two total: 379 miles
Overnight in ABQ.
Once in Albuquerque you can probably start being within range of Superchargers (
Gallup, NM is soon to be open) and make some serious miles happen as you travel on to AZ.
Hope (you have an 85 and) the above is helpful.
Good luck.
