Is this trip possible on a single charge?

[bbhaag]

UPDATE IS IN POST #21


So long story short my 94 year old grandfather is having a birthday dinner in Dwight IL. I need to drive my MME from Washington IL to Dwight IL then to Cullom IL and then back to Washington IL.

This trip is just over three hours and miles traveled will be right around 166 if everything goes according to plan.

So if you haven't already figured it out I'm new to this. So my question is will my MME GTPE travel this route on a singe charge with 2-4 passengers and of course doing normal car stuff like running the AC, listening to the radio, charging devices, ect?

Here is the route I plan on taking. Keep in mind charging stations are very scarce in Central Illinois. There is one in Pontiac IL but PlugShare reviews are not favorable.

So do you guys think I can make it?

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[Mach-Lee]

Yes, no problem. GTPE can do up to 200 miles in the summer without too much problem, especially since you're traveling on slower roads than an interstate.

BTW, you should learn to use ABRP https://abetterrouteplanner.com/ instead of Google maps for your route planning, it will tell you how much battery you'll have left.

 

[GreaseMonkey]

Yes, no problem. GTPE can do up to 200 miles in the summer without too much problem, especially since you're traveling on slower roads than an interstate.

BTW, you should learn to use ABRP https://abetterrouteplanner.com/ instead of Google maps for your route planning, it will tell you how much battery you'll have left.

Agree, and would also add using Apple Maps / Ford’s nav during the trip to keep you up to date on SoC at destination vs ABRP’s estimate. This way you’ll know whether you’re consuming too much due to headwind or some other factor and decide whether or not you need to charge.

 

[CarsIMBwife]

Another option if you’re an Apple user is to connect Apple maps to the Mach E. It will also calculate your remaining battery estimate at the end of the route. Charge to 100% the night before too. I have a long range premium and have no issues with ~200 mile destinations. Enjoy your trip!

 

[bbhaag]

Thanks everyone I appreciate the input and information you provided. I do need to learn how to use ABRP. From what I've been reading it is the best for planning long range trips for EVs.

Anyway, I think I'm just gonna fucking go for it! I'm nervous and excited at the same time haha either way it should be an adventure!!

 

[mateo]

I recently took a trip from Illinois to Nebraska with four people. I averaged 2.8 mi/kWh (~250 mile range) at mostly 70 MPH speed with AC on. You'll be fine; just charge to 100% the night before!

The AC doesn't really decrease efficiency much, compared to the heater in winter driving. I personally would not attempt that drive in the cold winter months without a reliable fast charger on the route.

 

[alexgorod]

Even my standard battery premium can make this trip, only need 70% of the battery's capacity:

ABRP also shows a charger in Pontiac:

Enjoy your first trip! If you give your grandpa a ride, don't go too fast

 

[steveg95]

So long story short my 94 year old grandfather is having a birthday dinner in Dwight IL. I need to drive my MME from Washington IL to Dwight IL then to Cullom IL and then back to Washington IL.

This trip is just over three hours and miles traveled will be right around 166 if everything goes according to plan.

So if you haven't already figured it out I'm new to this. So my question is will my MME GTPE travel this route on a singe charge with 2-4 passengers and of course doing normal car stuff like running the AC, listening to the radio, charging devices, ect?

Here is the route I plan on taking. Keep in mind charging stations are very scarce in Central Illinois. There is one in Pontiac IL but PlugShare reviews are not favorable.

So do you guys think I can make it?

I find that if I drive "conservatively", keeping the speed below 74 or so, I get great distance out of mine.

 

[21st Century Pony]

Thanks everyone I appreciate the input and information you provided. I do need to learn how to use ABRP. From what I've been reading it is the best for planning long range trips for EVs.

Anyway, I think I'm just gonna fucking go for it! I'm nervous and excited at the same time haha either way it should be an adventure!!

I strongly recommend using the built-in Ford navigation function.

I have several loooong trips under my belt in the Mach E, including a just-completed 10,515 mile coast-to-coast and back trip. I found the built-in Ford navigation really worthwhile once the driver learns to use it to its full capabilities, and therefore better for long drives than any smartphone nav apps we might already be used to.

For example, I found the built-in Ford navigation is really accurate in predicting real range (vs the guesswork range on the steering wheel dash display). The Ford navigation's blue ring also is really accurate for the route and the day's conditions (actual traffic, etc. as it changes).

Additionally, the two ends of the bottom info bar on the Ford navigation screen are choosable by the user, by waypoints, by time of arrival, by distance(s) and by in-the-moment elevation, etc. Just touch either end for the drop-down menu to explore these features.

Finally, as mentioned in other threads here especially by fellow member Mach-Lee, the built-in Ford navigation, if reliably used for route selection, will also cause the car to pre-condition the big battery in appropriate time & distance before any needed DC fast charging. I grew to appreciate this additional benefit over the past 6 months as it helps to save the big battery's life and also it makes DC fast charging faster.

In my 4-wheel drive Mach E, I found that if the Ford navigation's blue range ring really gets short of the target destination, as soon as I drop from 80 - 90 MPH to 65 mph, the car begins to eat far less battery energy and I can get to the destination, often with a larger reserve than before.

Although this'll not be a factor in central Illinois, I found that the Ford navigation's elevation display on the bottom status bar really helps to dynamically judge electric range loss rates while crossing major mountain chains like the Sierras, the Rockies and the Appalachians.

Good luck!

 

[DadzBoyz]

Thanks everyone I appreciate the input and information you provided. I do need to learn how to use ABRP. From what I've been reading it is the best for planning long range trips for EVs.

Anyway, I think I'm just gonna fucking go for it! I'm nervous and excited at the same time haha either way it should be an adventure!!

Agree on ABRP, Apple Maps, Ford Nav, etc.

Just to be safe, make sure you bring the Ford Mobile Charger, if your car came with one. I believe they made them optional on some or all trims at some point in the 2023 model year.
If you don't have one, get one.... Not just for this trip, but as an essential part of BEV ownership.
Whether it's the Ford Mobile Charger or another, I'd test it out before hitting the road.

 

[superdave80]

As long as you don't drive at crazy speeds (80 MPH+) you should be fine.

I strongly recommend using the built-in Ford navigation function.

I strongly recommend double-checking any Ford navgiation results with some other mapping apps. I have received some very strange results the few times I've use Ford navigation. Don't blindly trust it.

If you don't have one (Ford mobile charger), get one....

I would look at some other mobile chargers, as the Ford supplied ones had a lot of overheating issues. Not sure if they have fixed that in the recent chargers built.

 

[DadzBoyz]

I would look at some other mobile chargers, as the Ford supplied ones had a lot of overheating issues. Not sure if they have fixed that in the recent chargers built.

Most, if not all, of the overheating stories that I've seen are instances in which the owner is using the included mobile charger daily, or as their sole charging solution. The Ford mobile charger was not designed for that.

 

[superdave80]

Most, if not all, of the overheating stories that I've seen are instances in which the owner is using the included mobile charger daily, or as their sole charging solution. The Ford mobile charger was not designed for that.

I've barely used mine, and I have overheating issues. And NOWHERE is it stated that the mobile charger is not for daily use. The Ford mobile charger is just badly designed to handle the heat it produces.

Also, I wouldn't recommend someone to buy something... but then tell them not to use it much.

 

[geftsnowball]

I strongly recommend double-checking any Ford navgiation results with some other mapping apps. I have received some very strange results the few times I've use Ford navigation. Don't blindly trust it.

My trip experience falls in line with this advice. Unfortunately, I absolutely do not trust the Ford navigation at this point and only used it for battery preconditioning with Google Maps running on a secondary device for real directions... Gave it a chance and multiple hours of hearing the Ford navigation try to reroute me on a 90+ minute detour every few minutes was evidence enough for me. Didn't feel confident in it after that even after disabling dynamic rerouting. Maybe eventually it will prove reliable enough to not run an alternate navigation in the background "just in case" ?‍

 

[louc757]

So long story short my 94 year old grandfather is having a birthday dinner in Dwight IL. I need to drive my MME from Washington IL to Dwight IL then to Cullom IL and then back to Washington IL.

This trip is just over three hours and miles traveled will be right around 166 if everything goes according to plan.

So if you haven't already figured it out I'm new to this. So my question is will my MME GTPE travel this route on a singe charge with 2-4 passengers and of course doing normal car stuff like running the AC, listening to the radio, charging devices, ect?

Here is the route I plan on taking. Keep in mind charging stations are very scarce in Central Illinois. There is one in Pontiac IL but PlugShare reviews are not favorable.

So do you guys think I can make it?

Yes, no problem. I did a trip from my house in Louisville going to St Louis on Memorial Day weekend in my GTPE. First L3 charger I could charge at was in Mt Vernon, IL which was 202 miles. I kept the speed at 68-72, Apple Maps said initially I would arrive with 8%, but updated as I was driving, and actually arrived with 24%, which was what ABRP said I would arrive with.

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