Trip
We went from Kent, Ohio to Durham, NC (about 520miles) in one day – just two of us (sans kids)! Then return a couple of days later. The 8:20 or so drive took about 9:20 with stops.
Car
Wow! Everyone knows and experiences the acceleration from 0mph to 40mph but no one told me that the acceleration from 60mph to 80mph is the same and so bad ass!!! So easy (and fun) to pass a fast car up a hill on the freeway! This car is fast, period. And so fun to drive on a long drive.
Charging
Started at home with 97%. Used both ABRP and the onboard computer. Gotta say, the onboard computer kind of makes it the world’s biggest no brainer! Didn’t really use ABRP much. Just did what the computer said and was within a couple of percent of battery projections.
On the way down, we had two stops, about 30 mins each. Both short enough that we got a bio break, some food, and a stretch. Ended the trip at about 15%. Went to nearby SC to fill up again – it was only a few mins away and I did a work call from the car during the 20 min charge. Got to 95% and total spent on SC was $60.
On the way back, we had three stops, but shorter! We were toying with skipping the last one as it seemed that we could make it, but with single digit battery left. But in the end, we did charge for a few mins. Got home with about 22%.
Only one stall in all the stops was non-functional. Never had to wait for an SC.
Did a short Charge Point charge at a local garage in Durham to “top off” the day before the drive home. That was ridiculously inexpensive, but also very slow. I think 15% or so in 2 hours. But Charge Point app and system is really good. Mostly Teslas at the charging station! It was a good experience to do it!
Dollars for dollars, with current gas rates, we spent about half as much for the trip as we would have in my wife’s Volvo XC-90 (which uses premium gas).
Quirks – hits and misses!
The excessive beeping is pretty annoying. Lane keeping, beep every single time you double tap to set cruise, etc. It would be awesome to not have so much beeping. The lane keeping function is remarkably spot on, so this made the long drive very very easy! Seats are wonderfully comfortable (and I am a very picky person in terms of seats due to lower back issues). The mapping app is superb. The satellite view is really good to have and fun. The web browser is also really good! I didn’t think this was a needed app in the car, but damn, useful and fun! The rear luggage compartment cover, although made of good materials and good idea with the magnet, is functionally dumb as hell and likely living in the garage till the car is sold!
Wish in Facetime mode (iOS), the car would use the screen to show the image and the in-car camera as the front camera – would be fun (I do realize the limitations here…).
Sharing a few pictures...
We went from Kent, Ohio to Durham, NC (about 520miles) in one day – just two of us (sans kids)! Then return a couple of days later. The 8:20 or so drive took about 9:20 with stops.
Car
Wow! Everyone knows and experiences the acceleration from 0mph to 40mph but no one told me that the acceleration from 60mph to 80mph is the same and so bad ass!!! So easy (and fun) to pass a fast car up a hill on the freeway! This car is fast, period. And so fun to drive on a long drive.
Charging
Started at home with 97%. Used both ABRP and the onboard computer. Gotta say, the onboard computer kind of makes it the world’s biggest no brainer! Didn’t really use ABRP much. Just did what the computer said and was within a couple of percent of battery projections.
On the way down, we had two stops, about 30 mins each. Both short enough that we got a bio break, some food, and a stretch. Ended the trip at about 15%. Went to nearby SC to fill up again – it was only a few mins away and I did a work call from the car during the 20 min charge. Got to 95% and total spent on SC was $60.
On the way back, we had three stops, but shorter! We were toying with skipping the last one as it seemed that we could make it, but with single digit battery left. But in the end, we did charge for a few mins. Got home with about 22%.
Only one stall in all the stops was non-functional. Never had to wait for an SC.
Did a short Charge Point charge at a local garage in Durham to “top off” the day before the drive home. That was ridiculously inexpensive, but also very slow. I think 15% or so in 2 hours. But Charge Point app and system is really good. Mostly Teslas at the charging station! It was a good experience to do it!
Dollars for dollars, with current gas rates, we spent about half as much for the trip as we would have in my wife’s Volvo XC-90 (which uses premium gas).
Quirks – hits and misses!
The excessive beeping is pretty annoying. Lane keeping, beep every single time you double tap to set cruise, etc. It would be awesome to not have so much beeping. The lane keeping function is remarkably spot on, so this made the long drive very very easy! Seats are wonderfully comfortable (and I am a very picky person in terms of seats due to lower back issues). The mapping app is superb. The satellite view is really good to have and fun. The web browser is also really good! I didn’t think this was a needed app in the car, but damn, useful and fun! The rear luggage compartment cover, although made of good materials and good idea with the magnet, is functionally dumb as hell and likely living in the garage till the car is sold!
Wish in Facetime mode (iOS), the car would use the screen to show the image and the in-car camera as the front camera – would be fun (I do realize the limitations here…).Sharing a few pictures...
