RyZt
Well-Known Member
I did 2 trips (SF to LA and SF to SD) shortly after I got my Mach E ER AWD.
Both trips went flawlessly. No stress involved.
1. I used ABRP. The built-in nav sometimes choose the right charge stations, but not always. In my opinion, the built-in nav isn't worth using.
2. I followed traffic, often driving 80mph or higher. Despite so, my Mach E still beats (drive farther than) ABRP's default profile of Mach E.
3. Use PlugShare to check the stations before you go. Panoche Shell and Countryside Market Shell are indeed two important stops. However, it's OK if one of them is down. ABRP knows how to handle it for you. From early April to mid May (my SD trip), Panoche Shell was completely offline for an upgrade (from 4 spots to 6).
* You don't have to know this because ABRP has the answer. But if you're curious: Harris Ranch is in the middle of the two, but it's a slow EA station (50kW). Mach E can reach that point coming from either LA or SF side. Charge for 20 minutes there will allow you to reach Gilroy Premium outlet (going to SF) or Countryside Market (going to LA) with plenty of safety margins.
You don't need to plan ahead of time. Right before your trip starts, use ABRP and PlugShare on your phone. It's a few more minutes at the beginning of the trip.
Now, everyone's different. I look forward to that charging stop when I'm 60-90 minutes into a segment. I want to stop and stretch, eat some snack. So charging stop isn't a negative to me. But that's a personal preference, and your choice may be different.
Both trips went flawlessly. No stress involved.
1. I used ABRP. The built-in nav sometimes choose the right charge stations, but not always. In my opinion, the built-in nav isn't worth using.
2. I followed traffic, often driving 80mph or higher. Despite so, my Mach E still beats (drive farther than) ABRP's default profile of Mach E.
3. Use PlugShare to check the stations before you go. Panoche Shell and Countryside Market Shell are indeed two important stops. However, it's OK if one of them is down. ABRP knows how to handle it for you. From early April to mid May (my SD trip), Panoche Shell was completely offline for an upgrade (from 4 spots to 6).
* You don't have to know this because ABRP has the answer. But if you're curious: Harris Ranch is in the middle of the two, but it's a slow EA station (50kW). Mach E can reach that point coming from either LA or SF side. Charge for 20 minutes there will allow you to reach Gilroy Premium outlet (going to SF) or Countryside Market (going to LA) with plenty of safety margins.
You don't need to plan ahead of time. Right before your trip starts, use ABRP and PlugShare on your phone. It's a few more minutes at the beginning of the trip.
Now, everyone's different. I look forward to that charging stop when I'm 60-90 minutes into a segment. I want to stop and stretch, eat some snack. So charging stop isn't a negative to me. But that's a personal preference, and your choice may be different.
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