The optimal way from a charging standpoint is to get to a charger with 5-20% charge and then charge only to about 60-65% (or even less) to get to the next charger with 5-20% charge. In theory, you'll only take between 15-20 minutes at each station doing this so adding a stop or 2 will still be much more efficient. The charge rates are so much faster under 60% and tend to drop off rapidly after that. Good luck
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Socal to Reno drive
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The optimal way from a charging standpoint is to get to a charger with 5-20% charge and then charge only to about 60-65% (or even less) to get to the next charger with 5-20% charge. In theory, you'll only take between 15-20 minutes at each station doing this so adding a stop or 2 will still be much more efficient. The charge rates are so much faster under 60% and tend to drop off rapidly after that. Good luck
The hypothetical trip plan never goes below 20% battery, so even with significant headwinds, you're likely to be fine. AC doesn't actually use that much power unless it's very hot.
Generally speaking, many short stops charging from 10% to no more then 60% will reduce your total travel time.
You can configure how close to 0% you want to arrive at a charger in ABRP. I've found that ABRP is quite conservative when it comes to consumption. 10% arrival is perfectly reasonable in warm weather.
OP also as you get CLOSER to your SC (if you don't mind speeding) - you can gun it to the next charging stop since you know there won't be range concerns! On a LA < --> SF trip I would aim to get to each stop with 10% (based on ABRP) to account for speeding + headwinds. Charging from the bottom of pack is super fast.
Charging from the bottom of the pack is also safer for the pack. Going below 20% is fine for the battery. Its a myth that going lower is bad.
It’s worth mentioning that this can add considerable cost to a trip. Supercharger prices are increasing, +17% last week, and energy consumption increases substantially with increased speed and/or wind.
iamnid
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Sure, but OP's complaint seems to be more about the extra time experienced on the trip rather than the cost. Considering this trip takes place mostly in CA where it's about $6/gallon, higher supercharger costs are still likely to be cheaper than gas.
Whenever I get close to an SC I use the Tesla super power and gun it as much as I could. I try to make up for the 75MPH runs...lol
Mr. Jim
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Man I would hop over Walker pass and head up 395, magnificent ride. It is a waste to head up either 99 (Ugh) or the really boring I-5.
SpriteM3
Member
Really no need to come at him like that, he probably just didn't know.
For some reason I'm attach to I-5 and won't do 395 odd as may seem.
First long trip here still learning the ropes. I am learning from everyone who are helping. Thanks for the advice!
Like I said from the beginning this is my first long trip and some people just don't understand that it is a learning curve not a come and attack me. No worries some people just don't know how to give advice or help.
Have a great day!
No problem, just your original post was a bit inflammatory. I'm always willing to give respectful advice. So truly if you follow when the Tesla navigation tells you it's ok to proceed to your next charging stop, I think you'll find the trip takes less time and goes much smoother
Didn't mean to hurt your feelings by giving an opinion. Like I said towards the end My Y is a great car, I did not say in any shape or form that Tesla makes bad long driver cars. Look at my avatar, how many gas stations do you think I stopped to fill up to make it down to Socal.
SpriteM3
Member
People tend to be more receptive when you're nice, but I get it. This is a forum, it's hard to read people's demeanor when you're only going off text.
395 is a fantastic ride. I just did the whole thing south-to-north two weeks ago.
It will be interesting to see how much faster you make the trip on the way back. Please do update us!
I try to end up at every charger stop with 10% and speed if it looks like I’ll hit that percentage so I end up getting there with 5% or less. Like others said the fastest charge rate is always from 0-60%.
Also, try to find the 250kw charge stations. 250kw is 1,000 mi/hr. (2) 95% charges at an hour a piece is the same juice as (4) 47% charges at 10 -15 minutes a piece [assuming you’re charging when battery is low]. 2 hours vs 40-60 minutes.
Also, now that you have a better method of charging on your trip. Try cranking your A/C the whole time making it as comfortable as possible and see you’ll still save time.
I try to end up at every charger stop with 10% and speed if it looks like I’ll hit that percentage so I end up getting there with 5% or less. Like others said the fastest charge rate is always from 0-60%.
Also, try to find the 250kw charge stations. 250kw is 1,000 mi/hr. (2) 95% charges at an hour a piece is the same juice as (4) 47% charges at 10 -15 minutes a piece [assuming you’re charging when battery is low]. 2 hours vs 40-60 minutes.
Also, now that you have a better method of charging on your trip. Try cranking your A/C the whole time making it as comfortable as possible and see you’ll still save time.
