Background PHX to LA commute for work
I recently picked up a 2023 Corolla Hybrid SE that gets 55mpg for my weekly commute from NW Phoenix to Culver City Los Angeles which is 388 miles each way. To reduce driving fatigue I've been considering a 2023 Model 3 Long Range since I can utilize the included Autopilot. With this being a main artery between two massive cities there are plenty of Supercharging locations to stop at along the way if I were to buy a Tesla. The 2023 Model 3 Long Range which is rated at 358 miles with the 18's should be the best option for the price since the Model S only has 40 miles more of range but is 2x the price. I'll also be putting on 25-30k miles per year so battery degradation is a concern if I put on 90-120k miles over 3-4 years.
QUESTION: Have any of you done the drive from LA to Phoenix with a Model 3 Long Range, charged to 100% before departing and only stopped once on the way to Phoenix? I really hate to stop twice since it really adds to the drive time of the trip and it's somewhat annoying compared to an ICE car where I can do the entire 5.5 hour drive without stopping (600 mile range). If I use ABRP and charge to 100% in LA, I can make it to Quartzite for one 18 minute charge, then make it home with 20% to spare.
NW Phoenix to Culver City Los Angeles to NW Phoenix
NW Phoenix to Culver City Los Angeles
I recently picked up a 2023 Corolla Hybrid SE that gets 55mpg for my weekly commute from NW Phoenix to Culver City Los Angeles which is 388 miles each way. To reduce driving fatigue I've been considering a 2023 Model 3 Long Range since I can utilize the included Autopilot. With this being a main artery between two massive cities there are plenty of Supercharging locations to stop at along the way if I were to buy a Tesla. The 2023 Model 3 Long Range which is rated at 358 miles with the 18's should be the best option for the price since the Model S only has 40 miles more of range but is 2x the price. I'll also be putting on 25-30k miles per year so battery degradation is a concern if I put on 90-120k miles over 3-4 years.
QUESTION: Have any of you done the drive from LA to Phoenix with a Model 3 Long Range, charged to 100% before departing and only stopped once on the way to Phoenix? I really hate to stop twice since it really adds to the drive time of the trip and it's somewhat annoying compared to an ICE car where I can do the entire 5.5 hour drive without stopping (600 mile range). If I use ABRP and charge to 100% in LA, I can make it to Quartzite for one 18 minute charge, then make it home with 20% to spare.
NW Phoenix to Culver City Los Angeles to NW Phoenix
NW Phoenix to Culver City Los Angeles