I just got my 1st Tesla, a model YLR, and will be making my 1st long trip in mid-March. I hope some of you can give me some advice. The Tesla Trip Planner, see attached screenshot, seems to indicate there is no issue in finding Supercharger locations. However, ABRP, see attached screenshot, does seem to indicate a problem in that it shows a route out of the way to get to a Supercharger in Flagstaff, arriving with a charge of 10%! ABRP states that it takes into account elevation, but my understanding is the Tesla Planner does also.
Who do I believe? Has anyone made the same trip and what was your experience?
Also, Tesla reps told me I should keep the car between 20% and 80%, except just before long trips? What do you advise for this trip, charge to 100%, keeping in mind that the 1st Supercharger in White Hills is only 64 miles away, and the 2nd in Kingsman 147 miles? My inclination is to stay with 80% maximum charge for this trip.
Thanks for helping a new Tesla owner,
Alex
Who do I believe? Has anyone made the same trip and what was your experience?
Also, Tesla reps told me I should keep the car between 20% and 80%, except just before long trips? What do you advise for this trip, charge to 100%, keeping in mind that the 1st Supercharger in White Hills is only 64 miles away, and the 2nd in Kingsman 147 miles? My inclination is to stay with 80% maximum charge for this trip.
Thanks for helping a new Tesla owner,
Alex