We currently own a Model 3 LR RWD - love it. My wife drives it mainly. In a year, I'm considering picking up a used '16 Model S 75D. Its range would suit me fine daily but I'm curious about one round trip and was wondering if current owners would provide some input.
We live in the Edmonds, WA area and often drive up to Steven's Pass for skiing. It's about 79 miles each way going from sea level to about 4,000 feet. The lower temperatures and altitude change has me wondering about the trip. I've used ABetterRoutePlanner.com and it says I would get up the mountain with about 46% battery at 493 Wh/mi. The trip back benefits from going down the mountain. ABetterRoutePlanner.com says the trip back would have me arriving home with 16% battery at 264 Wh/mi. I have the settings to raining and 32 degrees.
Just curious from those with 75Ds if this sounds realistic or am I kidding myself that this car could do the trek. Thank you in advance for any input...
We live in the Edmonds, WA area and often drive up to Steven's Pass for skiing. It's about 79 miles each way going from sea level to about 4,000 feet. The lower temperatures and altitude change has me wondering about the trip. I've used ABetterRoutePlanner.com and it says I would get up the mountain with about 46% battery at 493 Wh/mi. The trip back benefits from going down the mountain. ABetterRoutePlanner.com says the trip back would have me arriving home with 16% battery at 264 Wh/mi. I have the settings to raining and 32 degrees.
Just curious from those with 75Ds if this sounds realistic or am I kidding myself that this car could do the trek. Thank you in advance for any input...