Can someone program a trip in SR+ for me, please?

[Blucenturion]

I descended a long grade into Shasta from Grant's Pass, you can check it out. I didn't use trip planner in the car, thinking, or not, that if the leg is 117 mph, and I charge to 138 mi, I'll have a reserve. But I will use it this weekend for Reno, you betcha.

By "tachometer" I meant a round gauge with needle.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

Pushing out 1,000 cars a day will lead to omissions. At least the car's condition was perfect, we were two looking at it, unable to find a single gig. The trip was a total gas, and I'm going to Reno this weekend. The baseball team will finish up this series of games there. They're in Chico now, but I need to regen at home.

This time, for the trip to Reno, use the navigation feature in the car (it is the simplest for starting out), and pay attention to what it says about Supercharging. <EDITED> It looks like starting at home at 95%-100% should be plenty to get you to Corning <END EDIT> , but DO watch the navigation predictions en-route(it is on the second tab). From there, follow the recommendations, and if you are going to deviate from them, charge more. As mentioned, it's faster to charge a little more and then drive faster. If you watch the predictions carefully, you won't get in trouble - you can always slow down a little bit (say, from 75mph to 65-70mph).

You will see your range extend when you slow down, but obviously you want to maintain a safe speed for travel on the freeways.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

I descended a long grade into Shasta from Grant's Pass, you can check it out.

Yeah, you're not going to be able to get 220Wh/mi very easily at 65mph, even in the SR+. However, still a bit surprised on the Shasta to Grant's Pass section that you used more than the rated miles, given that there is a significant downhill grade. You should also keep an eye on the trip meter and see how you're doing, efficiency-wise.

Again, if you are above 220Wh/mi on the trip meter, you'll have used more "miles" than you have traveled. But again, mostly you should watch the navigation page - because it accounts for elevation, etc., and can predict how the rest of the trip will go.

There is no tachometer with a needle. The maximum RPM of the Tesla motors is about 17000 RPM, but the SR+ won't spin it that fast due to the top speed limit (it maxes out closer to 14000 RPM, at ~140mph). However, 140mph is not recommended for efficiency & other reasons.

 

[Blucenturion]

I did better route planner, and they say leaving at 100% gets me to Corning at 13%. Not wanting to be argumetative; what could be the discrepancy here? For plans going forward.

 

[Blucenturion]

Yeah, you're not going to be able to get 220Wh/mi very easily at 65mph, even in the SR+. However, still a bit surprised on the Shasta to Grant's Pass section that you used more than the rated miles, given that there is a significant downhill grade. You should also keep an eye on the trip meter and see how you're doing, efficiency-wise.

Again, if you are above 220Wh/mi on the trip meter, you'll have used more "miles" than you have traveled. But again, mostly you should watch the navigation page - because it accounts for elevation, etc., and can predict how the rest of the trip will go.

There is no tachometer with a needle. The maximum RPM of the Tesla motors is about 17000 RPM, but the SR+ won't spin it that fast due to the top speed limit (it maxes out closer to 14000 RPM, at ~140mph). However, 140mph is not recommended for efficiency & other reasons.

Holy Christ, I was trying to describe the graphic I saw, which looked like a round gauge. I'm aware of the fact it's not a gasoline engine.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

I did better route planner, and they say leaving at 100% gets me to Corning at 13%. Not wanting to be argumetative; what could be the discrepancy here? For plans going forward.

Whoops. Sorry, I misread it - I see charging to 100% will get you there with 17%, but I am not using your home address so it might be different.

I'd just charge to 95-100% just to be sure. No reason to push it. You could maybe make it with 90% but it would be annoying as you couldn't travel at a decent freeway speed.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

Holy Christ, I was trying to describe the graphic I saw, which looked like a round gauge.

Sorry - I was trying to be funny but you didn't take it that way - I wasn't trying to annoy you. I should have put a smiley or a wink (edited...). I am not aware of the graphic you are referring to, though. There is your speed, and the regen bar below it.

 

[Blucenturion]

Accepted; it may have been a conversation about a Model S, who knows. At any rate, it doesn't exist, I spent the weekend looking for it.

My planning was so hinky I didn't even take any wine with me, and was domiciled at an exit that was a truck stop.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

The trip was a total gas, and I'm going to Reno this weekend. The baseball team will finish up this series of games there. They're in Chico now, but I need to regen at home.

BTW, I'm super impressed with your confidence, in spite of your first experience. I think you'll do just fine going to Reno - spend some time playing with the car interface in the meantime and read some of the manual (the sections of most interest to you) if you can.

 

[Blucenturion]

That wasn't the only thing that put me in my place. In the twisties on the 199, coming back, a cheeky pickup got on my bumper in spite of my lively pace. Of course I tried to lose him. In due course he passed me. I stared at the truck; it had a lumber rack and was a 4WD Ranger.
Next, I was passed by an Altima, I suspected these two had a grudge match that had begun some time back. As always happens, of course, the pickup was blocked by a slow caravan, and when we all tucked up, I could hear his exhausts. This was NOT a stock Ranger engine. This guy was an enthusiast, young, and had modified his engine and knew how to drive. I'm sure not going to slide the tires for my first barbeque, so I let them go without regrets.

Edit; almost forgot, the steering tried to wrench control from me; "Caution steering override; imminent collision detected". Okay, that's taking it a bit far. Just becuz I was headed to a cliff and was TOTALLY going to steer left is no reason to make me struggle to regain control.

 

[Blucenturion]

I need to report that because it really pissed me off; that could kill someone.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

I need to report that because it really pissed me off; that could kill someone.

You aren’t the only one.

If you are on software 2019.16.2 you can expect improvement when you get the update. You may want to select “advanced” in software update preferences on the software page in the car.

 

[Blucenturion]

You aren’t the only one.

If you are on software 2019.16.2 you can expect improvement when you get the update. You may want to select “advanced” in software update preferences on the software page in the car.

I should certainly hope for an improvement. But leery of trying it out at the same time.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

I should certainly hope for an improvement. But leery of trying it out at the same time.

Based on the reviews I have seen, 2019.20.1 is not worse. And may in fact be an improvement. Plus it comes with Advanced Dog Mode. Woof.

 

[bwilson4web]

Based on PlugShare:

1. The Old Lewiston Inn - Leave 2:30 before a meal break. Have a power lunch, +1 hr, to add 32 mi to battery range.
2. Mt. Shasta SuperCharger - 1:50 later.

Good Luck!

Bob Wilson

 

[Blucenturion]

Hmph, "5 times saved by autopilot". How about two times almost killed by autopilot. At 75 yrs of age, it's easy to forget you're no longer in AP and let the car drift into the center divider. That would be terrible for that shiny new black paint job.

And don't get me started on the propensity to swerve right toward the side stripe of an on ramp.

 

[bwilson4web]

Hmph, "5 times saved by autopilot". How about two times almost killed by autopilot. At 75 yrs of age, it's easy to forget you're no longer in AP and let the car drift into the center divider. That would be terrible for that shiny new black paint job.

And don't get me started on the propensity to swerve right toward the side stripe of an on ramp.

Looking at the map:

The I-5 segment should be AutoPilot friendly. However, the McKinleyville to I-5 would be an interesting AutoPilot challenge. I don't have any recent experience with Northern California state roads, just Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

The closest I've come is the segment South of Branson MO to Conway AR which I took at night through rain and fog. AutoPilot worked quite nicely and often followed lane markers at the limit of visibility. Regardless, surveys suggest ~20% of us are not interested in using AutoPilot and less interest in the McKinleyville to I-5 route.

Bob Wilson

 

[Blucenturion]

Looking at the map:

The I-5 segment should be AutoPilot friendly. However, the McKinleyville to I-5 would be an interesting AutoPilot challenge. I don't have any recent experience with Northern California state roads, just Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

The closest I've come is the segment South of Branson MO to Conway AR which I took at night through rain and fog. AutoPilot worked quite nicely and often followed lane markers at the limit of visibility. Regardless, surveys suggest ~20% of us are not interested in using AutoPilot and less interest in the McKinleyville to I-5 route.

Bob Wilson

Mck to I-5 is SR299, and one of the prettiest in CA, I've motorcycled ALL of it, for quite a few miles it winds along the Trinity River, which is high this summer. A bonus will be the slowpokes who make Sunday drivers seem like Formula 1 world champs. A torquey motor to blow them away will be orgasmic. A sighting by a CHP will somewhat less so. The Old Lewiston Inn has to be investigated, thanks for the tip.