very simple to turn on and off. Yes, it might be better to get used to it alone or your passengers might be asking you to pull over lol.
I currently have a plug-in Prius so range is not a big deal but when I travel somewhere I usually check out the destination, and sometimes the route, on Plugshare.com. For example it shows me that there are 2 level CCS chargers and a level 2 charger located at the Hangtown Shopping Center in Placerville (it was working as of 2/3). A short stop there might be worthwhile if you are a little worried that you don't have enough charge to make it to the top of the pass. You shouldn't have a problem making it all the way back from Tahoe if you start with a full charge.
Range variations are large for any EV. Check out any EV forum and you'll find a lot of "hey I'm not getting X miles!" questions.
The MME automatically adjusts its range estimate if weather is a factor, based on current exterior temps and I think even temps along your route if you have a destination programmed into the navigation. As for "going bad," battery degradation should be fairly minimal, as the car's battery buffer, ability to modulate charging speed, and battery thermal management system all work to preserve the life of the battery. Obviously it's unknown with a new model, but Teslas and Chevy Bolts have shown less than 1% degradation over 3+ years, and they use similar battery management systems. Ford's very aggressive battery buffer size is also a good sign for battery longevity.
Oops. I am not complaining.
Unlikely as it is for degradation to be big enough to be noticeable for years, I'm guessing it would show up in charging and usage stats. If the battery is holding less power due to degradation, I would think we'd see it taking fewer kWh to "fill" it. And similarly, going less distance for the same miles/kWh usage.
You should be able to plug right in to a 30amp socket at any campground. For the 50 amp circuit you will need an adapter.
Hard to describe one pedal driving. We love it. It takes about a week to get used to the regen level and how to stop without using brakes. You will get good at it with a little experience.
Just remember that's it's only L2, and will only add something like 15-20 miles of range per hour of charging.
I think it's the other way around. The Ford Mobile Charger (that comes with the Mach-E) has a 14-50 plug on it, so if the campground has a 14-50 outlet you can just plug right in. You'd need an adapter if the campground outlet isn't 14-50 though.
This is set by regulation. The brake lights come on (or not) based on the deceleration. There is, however, some grey area. Technically it doesn't matter whether the mechanical brakes are involved though practically they won't come on with a mild deceleration and will come on with a strong deceleration. With the exception of a small grey area mentioned, when the brake lights come on is not a choice that Ford or Nissan is free to make.
