Sleeping at a supercharger?

[BQst]

Hi everyone,

There's a chance I may need to travel long distance to handle a family emergency in the near future. Rather than fly, I'm thinking about driving my Model S. Is it a bad idea to avoid hotels and sleep in the back of the car? Can I just park at/near a supercharger and sleep there? Or would it be a better idea to drive the car somewhere else (safer location?) before sleeping?

Thanks for any and all input.

Ben

 

[ALSET YXES]

Hi everyone,

There's a chance I may need to travel long distance to handle a family emergency in the near future. Rather than fly, I'm thinking about driving my Model S. Is it a bad idea to avoid hotels and sleep in the back of the car? Can I just park at/near a supercharger and sleep there? Or would it be a better idea to drive the car somewhere else (safer location?) before sleeping?

Thanks for any and all input.

Ben

Sounds like a bit of a trip. The Superchargers are probably the safest place as they are generally in use at all hours. Always carry protection on a long road trip.

Cheers!

 

[jerry33]

I've done that many times. Move the car to a non-charging space to sleep.

 

[Khanhvngo]

Hi, I agreed with the last post, SC always have traffic, people come and go. I have been there and done it, sleep for about 3-4 hours at a time when I needed rest.

 

[Uncle Paul]

If quick traveling, I will catch a power nap while charging. Set an alarm to wake me up when charging is expected to complete. For longer sleeps, folding down the rear seat makes for a pretty comfy bed. Just add some padding or air mattress. Fold flat 2nd row seats make for pleasant dreams. Camping mode will keep your interior comfy.

 

[BQst]

Thanks guys, glad to hear your positive experiences!

Ben

 

[BQst]

Wanted to follow up and thank everyone for their input. The trip went fine, including sleeping/napping at several superchargers en route.

Interestingly, I saw several ICE cars staying overnight near the superchargers. Perhaps they've also realized it's safer there because of the Tesla charging traffic!

Thanks again!

Ben

 

[user212_nr]

Always carry protection on a long road trip.

This is genius. Firearms ownership and training is a big deal though.

 

[brucet999]

This is genius. Firearms ownership and training is a big deal though.

Maybe, by protection he meant a German Shepherd.

 

[user212_nr]

Maybe, by protection he meant a German Shepherd.

If you already have one, otherwise, owning a dog is more expensive and time consuming than the firearms. I imagine that he already owns his weapon and has completed his training, hence he only needs to carry it with him.

 

[BQst]

My interpretation of his advice was to bring a golf wedge. Fortunately, only ended up using it to practice my swing.

Ben

 

[smatthew]

Maybe, by protection he meant a German Shepherd.

Maybe by protection he meant bring condoms? Bow-chicka-wow-wow at the Supercharger.