I posted this under the Model S sub-forum and realized it was more appropriate for this one.
I have owned my Telsa Model S 70 since Dec 2015 and until today have only charged it in my garage. My wife and I live just outside of the orlando area and planned a short day trip to Tarpon Springs, FL., which is less than 1/2 hour north of Tampa. The round trip is 280 miles, so I figured 300 miles total. I fully charged my 70kw battery for the first time and was suprised to see it charge to 242 miles of range! I expected a max of 237 and was gladly wrong. Any extra miles I could get would easily be used up since our temps are in the low to mid 90's and humid. After arriving in Tarpon, I realized how comfortable I was in the next gen seats. It's only a 2 1/2 hour drive, but it felt the same as when I commute to my office in downtown Orlando (30 min). I also didn't have any complaints about our Navigation system, although I have read all the posts on TMC regarding its shortcomings. I gladly did not experience any of them. I noticed I still had 100 miles of range left which was plenty to drive to the Brandon, FL Supercharger 40 miles away. We had 55 miles of range left when I plugged in. I checked my Tesla app 15 minutes later, and I already had 130 miles of range which was plenty for the return drive to Orlando (100 miles). I also factor in a cushion of 20%, so I was comfortable with 120 miles range. I know the SC is capable of 300 miles charge per hour, so it didn't surprise me. I actually wanted more time to roam around the shops, get some ice cream and then hit the road. When I pulled in to charge, I was the only one. When we returned to leave, there was a Silver Model S and a White Model X. A quick wave and a smile to both of them and wondered if either was a member of this forum. A great overall experience with the drive and and supercharging. As I tell my wife almost daily for the past 6 months, I love this car!
I wondered if anyone had any surprises on their first Tesla road trip?
Happy 4th of July!
Gary
I have owned my Telsa Model S 70 since Dec 2015 and until today have only charged it in my garage. My wife and I live just outside of the orlando area and planned a short day trip to Tarpon Springs, FL., which is less than 1/2 hour north of Tampa. The round trip is 280 miles, so I figured 300 miles total. I fully charged my 70kw battery for the first time and was suprised to see it charge to 242 miles of range! I expected a max of 237 and was gladly wrong. Any extra miles I could get would easily be used up since our temps are in the low to mid 90's and humid. After arriving in Tarpon, I realized how comfortable I was in the next gen seats. It's only a 2 1/2 hour drive, but it felt the same as when I commute to my office in downtown Orlando (30 min). I also didn't have any complaints about our Navigation system, although I have read all the posts on TMC regarding its shortcomings. I gladly did not experience any of them. I noticed I still had 100 miles of range left which was plenty to drive to the Brandon, FL Supercharger 40 miles away. We had 55 miles of range left when I plugged in. I checked my Tesla app 15 minutes later, and I already had 130 miles of range which was plenty for the return drive to Orlando (100 miles). I also factor in a cushion of 20%, so I was comfortable with 120 miles range. I know the SC is capable of 300 miles charge per hour, so it didn't surprise me. I actually wanted more time to roam around the shops, get some ice cream and then hit the road. When I pulled in to charge, I was the only one. When we returned to leave, there was a Silver Model S and a White Model X. A quick wave and a smile to both of them and wondered if either was a member of this forum. A great overall experience with the drive and and supercharging. As I tell my wife almost daily for the past 6 months, I love this car!
I wondered if anyone had any surprises on their first Tesla road trip?
Happy 4th of July!
Gary
