Someone talk me out of my range anxiety

[Ashkenaz]

Well by this time you've finished your trip and I'm sure it went well. I recently did my first trip in my 70D, Ohio to Virginia beach and back, and learned three things:
1. Don't forget your charging cable at home. I did. No biggee, just accelerated my faith in network.
2. Plan is great unless you take a wrong turn. That mistake will eat into your reserve.
3. Try not to snack too much at charging stops.

 

[artsci]

Good evening,

I have been lurking for awhile and took delivery of my refreshed 90D MS in late June. I have ~2,500 miles on the car including a handful of trips at 180-185 miles.

I am about to take my maiden voyage using the SC network and stretching the range out a bit. The first half of the trip will be 210 miles on a toll road with a 75 MPH speed limit. I will then hit the SC for full charge and make the next 210 miles on a primarily 65 MPH highway.

Everything in my gut (and head) tells me I will be just fine, but the first leg at 75-80 MPH with a/c is beginning to keep me up at night. Once I start each leg, I will essentially be on an island with virtually no viable charging opportunities.

The trip will be at night with headlights. The car has aftermarket 20" wheels, while I haven't weighed them, I likely sit somewhere between the 19" and 21" range numbers.

Thoughts?

Austin

Draft a large truck or other vehicle -- even a safe distance behind provides major benefits for range. I did it a few times when I was anxious about range on my drive from Baltimore to California last July.