The Rules of Model S Road Tripping

[Doug_G]

Just in case it's gone unnoticed by those who always hit the "What's New?" button, I posted a blog The Rules of Model S Road Tripping - Blogs - Tesla Motors Club - Enthusiasts & Owners Forum

Feedback, including suggestions for additional "rules", are most welcome.

Thanks.

 

[stevezzzz]

The calm voice of Uncle Doug telling it like it is: this is a superb primer on EV road tripping.

 

[Jack_L]

As one who is getting closer to ordering a MS, I found Doug's blog very helpful and reassuring. Thanks for a well written and most informative piece!

 

[Holden]

Meanwhile, the first pic has me convinced that THAT red is the absolute best color for a Model S. Wow. (And I still far prefer the 19" wheels.)

 

[bob_p]

Might be useful to provide estimates on charging rates for different charging stations/connections. Of course, those will vary but especially for first time long distance drivers - it's an unknown.

 

[Doug_G]

Might be useful to provide estimates on charging rates for different charging stations/connections. Of course, those will vary but especially for first time long distance drivers - it's an unknown.

Thanks for the suggestion. I was thinking of adding an "appendix" with some extra details like that, and also some Roadster-specific details.

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Meanwhile, the first pic has me convinced that THAT red is the absolute best color for a Model S. Wow. (And I still far prefer the 19" wheels.)

Sorry to tell you that I've got my summers on now, and they're on 21" grey wheels. But yes, the Sig Red looks gorgeous on a Model S.

 

[ChadS]

Might be useful to provide estimates on charging rates for different charging stations/connections.

THIS thread has a list of places to plug in, and how fast each is theoretically capable of charging.

THIS thread (the second half of the first long post) gives some example rates that I observed on a road trip.

 

[Doug_G]

I added a charge rate table. There wasn't enough room for the Roadster stuff - there's a character limit on blog posts! I'll find another place to put that.

 

[epley]

Nice job! The hardest part is finding time to take a serious road trip!

Just in case it's gone unnoticed by those who always hit the "What's New?" button, I posted a blog The Rules of Model S Road Tripping - Blogs - Tesla Motors Club - Enthusiasts & Owners Forum

Feedback, including suggestions for additional "rules", are most welcome.

Thanks.