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So we head out of Fremont in pouring rain, and head towards the Supercharger in Harris Ranch. I had a full range charge, and showing 269 miles of range. Perhaps it was the heat, and the wipers and the increased resistance of the rain, and but even though we were doing 55 to 65 for most of the trip, the car seemed to use more juice than I anticipated. We arrived at HR with about 50 miles of range, and averaging about 409 watts per mile. With about 50 miles of rated range left, we pulled up to the supercharger. Another Model S owner (white, 19"), also from San Diego, was just walking up to his car, a good thing since there is only one spot there. We chated for a sec, and then started the charge. After a big piece of prime rib, we came back to just about a full car, and it was up to 260 miles of range after about 65 minutes. Damn impressive! Back onto the rainy road, and heading to our stopping point for the night in San Luis Obisbo, where there are free Clipper Creek 30amp J1772s in a mall right next to an Embassy Suites. After about 260 miles of 100% rainy driving, happy to be resting.
We have a long it drive to the LA supercharger, over 190 miles, so even if it's dry, I won't be able to try out the performance, as I have range anxiety after today's 400 w/mile day. I'll have to keep it at 60 for a good portion of the trip, at least to start until I'm sure we'll have enough juice.
Oh yeah, our DS, at least his role for today, Ted was awesome. I know I've met him at one of the other events, and either in October or the LA drive event. He frequents this forum, and his knowledge on the car was 2nd to none.
More later!
