Took my first long road trip from Kansas to Southern Florida last weekend. 1700 miles, two days. no problem with charging, little more people charging in Florida, but so many times i was the only car charging when i arrived. charged 10 times total and once the SC was full after i started charging.
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Enough Superchargers for Christmas? with info from Thanksgiving?
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chronopc
Active Member
This is exactly why I drove down on Friday instead of Saturday. I drove from LA back to SF on Wednesday, 12/26 and when I got to Kettleman around 1pm there was only 6 stalls available. Definitely the most I've ever seen.
Bad experiences again yesterday on the I8 from Phoenix to San Diego. 30kw max charge rate at Gila Bend with only half the stalls working. 30kw max again in Yuma with a 15 minute wait. SD stations like Qualcomm were full as usual, luckily didn’t need them.
Wife said next time we’re taking the ICE!
Wife said next time we’re taking the ICE!
dhrivnak
Active Member
So far in TN and Al charging has been fine always plenty of spots over Christmas holiday. Never more than half full.
WATT TF
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Over Thanksgiving I drove Chicago-Atlanta round trip(1,500 miles), and over Christmas I drove Chicago-Breckenridge round trip(2,200 miles). During both trips I used exclusively 120kw superchargers, and in most cases there were 1-3 120kw superchargers between each of my scheduled stops. I have never had to wait for a charge, and in most cases there were 1-2 cars including myself.
Not hard to see the issue here. CA and the few other Tesla-heavy areas need a lot more SC. They need to be accessible and secure at all times.
IMO Tesla should roll a deal with one of the gas/convenience store chains and put in SC at every location. They could put 2-4 bays in easily at most locations. Surely some of these places see the writing on the wall.
IMO Tesla should roll a deal with one of the gas/convenience store chains and put in SC at every location. They could put 2-4 bays in easily at most locations. Surely some of these places see the writing on the wall.
sduck
Mr. Duck
I've driven from Nashville to Tarrytown, NY over the last 2 days. Charged at maybe 8 different locations, while none were empty, none were more than half full. And I had kind of forgotten about destination chargers - but the hotel I normally stay at half way had a bunch of them - a lifesaver! I highly recommend the Best Western Plus at Hunt Ridge in Lexington, VA.
By the way, the supercharger at Strasburg, VA has the best view!
Oh, and in regard to what lotusland mentioned, it looks like Sheetz is wise to this - the charger in Carlyle, PA is at a Sheetz, and I've heard of other ones at their stores.
By the way, the supercharger at Strasburg, VA has the best view!
Oh, and in regard to what lotusland mentioned, it looks like Sheetz is wise to this - the charger in Carlyle, PA is at a Sheetz, and I've heard of other ones at their stores.
Let me offer perspective...
I drove from Calgary to Winnipeg. Zero superchargers and a total of 10 hours waiting during destination charging, plus overnight at a hotel in Caronport with a destination charger. That’s about 750 miles down the only major highway in Canada. Waiting an hour for a supercharger is nothing.
I’ve driven this route a few times, and I do have the option of driving ICE, but even with the extra time, the Tesla is still better.
I drove from Calgary to Winnipeg. Zero superchargers and a total of 10 hours waiting during destination charging, plus overnight at a hotel in Caronport with a destination charger. That’s about 750 miles down the only major highway in Canada. Waiting an hour for a supercharger is nothing.
I’ve driven this route a few times, and I do have the option of driving ICE, but even with the extra time, the Tesla is still better.
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