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I had been considering doing this too and I had exactly the same question, though I hadn't asked it yet. I was thinking that maybe I could have the most vulnerable areas done in Van and then I would do the rest in Calgary. That being said, I'm leasing the X so I might not do the whole vehicle anyway.I'm hoping to take delivery of my Model X sometime in June in Vancouver and drive it back to Edmonton.
I would like to get it wrapped with XPEL before the trip back.
Anyone have any suggestions where to get this done in the Vancouver area.
I had been considering doing this too and I had exactly the same question, though I hadn't asked it yet. I was thinking that maybe I could have the most vulnerable areas done in Van and then I would do the rest in Calgary. That being said, I'm leasing the X so I might not do the whole vehicle anyway.
Now is the time to drive highway 5A between Kamloops and Merritt.
Yesterday I was up in Kamloops for soccer and decided to take highway 5A back from Kamloops to Merritt. In the spring, this drive is somewhat reminiscent to driving in the highlands of Scotland. Everything is green and the road runs along the terrain with views of rolling hills and grasslands. I didn't take any pictures, but I really should have. It is a MUCH preferred drive to taking the Coquihalla.
5A starts pretty much at the supercharger in Kamloops and crosses over the freeway and climbs out of town. The road surface is a bit beat up until you are out of town and then it is absolutely pristine down to the north end of Nicola lake. From there it is still good with a few cracks into Merritt, where it intersects the Coquihalla (exit 290) at the airport/Tim Hortons/Starbucks/Walmart/McDonalds/Home Restaurant/Canadian Tire/Extra Foods/pretty much everything. Chances are the promised Merritt supercharger will also be at this intersection.
Saw half a dozen to a dozen northbound vehicles along the entire route and didn't see a single southbound vehicle until we reached Quilchena. Distance is ~90km; battery consumption ~110km of rated range. That was with a considerable headwind and driving at 100kph. This route stays quite a bit lower than the Coquihalla.
As I stated at the top, now is the time of year to drive this route. In a month or two everything will be dried out and brown and the road full of RVs. I expect that the fall will also be a great time of year to ride this road. I do not know how well it is maintained in the winter.
Overall easy trip but hanging around hope for such a full charge gets boring.
thanks for this data. I have a 70D, but haven't yet ventured past Hope with it, nor taken a trip yet requring more than one Supercharger leg. I'm considering a road trip from Vancouver to Kelowa, and back.Made a trip from Vancouver to Kelowna this labour day weekend and have a few detailed data points regarding the trip from Hope to Kelowna and back. This was done in about 15degree weather, 400kg payload (5adults plus weekend luggage) and in a S70D 19" tires. Cabin at 22 degrees
Hope to Kelowna:
Starting range: 373km
Ending range: 47km
Rated Kms used: 326km
TACC set at 120km/h
Average of 215wh/km
Kelowna to Hope:
Starting range: 384km
Ending range: 67km
Rated Kms used: 317
TACC set at 130km/h
Avg of 209wh/km
Overall easy trip but hanging around hope for such a full charge gets boring. The supercharger in Merritt will be welcome.
thanks for this data. I have a 70D, but haven't yet ventured past Hope with it, nor taken a trip yet requring more than one Supercharger leg. I'm considering a road trip from Vancouver to Kelowa, and back.
Q: how long did you need to charge in Hope?
Thanks for the info. it's been a while since I've driven the Coquihalla with an ICE but I imagine that uphill stretch eats up range fastProbably close to an hour. I went with almost a full tank but if your payload is smaller and drive slower (especially the steep uphill up to Merritt) you can definitely get away with less of a charge.
I think general consensus is that the range calculation done by the car is about 10% off. If it is estimating you will arrive with 10%, then you will probably arrive nearly at zero. I usually charge until the car is estimating at least 20% which seems to allow an appropriate buffer. 1 hour should be ample to fill the car to its maximum range which is obviously your safest bet. My estimations are with both a P85D with 21" wheels (similar to a 70D with 19" I think) and an X90D. Both calculations out by about 10%. I think you would also do well not to go over 120 on the Coquihalla.Probably close to an hour. I went with almost a full tank but if your payload is smaller and drive slower (especially the steep uphill up to Merritt) you can definitely get away with less of a charge.