Best Route & Charging Options LA to Bay Area?

Oh you are brave!
between evgo, electrify america, chargepoint, etc there will be plenty of options. Just plan on having plenty of extra time.

Looking again, I see I can cut-out the Hollister stop, and just do



START (Riverside) - Bakersfield - Coalinga - HOME.

Calidave said:

Looking again, I see I can cut-out the Hollister stop, and just do
START (Riverside) - Bakersfield - Coalinga - HOME.

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Danm it's shocking that I5 doesn't have more. It's almost better to take 101!

sciencegeek said:

Danm it's shocking that I5 doesn't have more. It's almost better to take 101!

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Most of the chargers are located off the 101 or the 99 rather than the 5.

If you leave the dealer with 100%, looks like you could drive the 190 miles to the Walmart in Delano, charge to 90-100%, then drive the 180 miles to home. Others in CA are reporting 225 miles or more.

BTW, I recommend PlugShare

Thanks for the feedback and tips. Perhaps I've been watching the UK forum range estimates too much, as they're being impacted by a different winter experience.

Also, great tip = Plug Share. Open Charge doesn't even show the Delano Walmart . . .

Calidave said:

Thanks for the feedback and tips. Perhaps I've been watching the UK forum range estimates too much, as they're being impacted by a different winter experience.

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Speed and temp seem to be the consumption killers. Based on what I’ve seen, if you average less than 55mph and the temps are in the 60’s you will have no trouble getting 225.

That isn’t what I’ve experienced, but I’ve never driven my car with temps above 30F...

Remember Electrify America 150 kW chargers are down.
Started yesterday.
Check their website for locations.

Electrify America partially shuts down its network as its global supplier investigates safety issue with high-powered charging cables. Jan. 25th.:surprise:

Dantrium said:

Speed and temp seem to be the consumption killers. Based on what I’ve seen, if you average less than 55mph and the temps are in the 60’s you will have no trouble getting 225.

That isn’t what I’ve experienced, but I’ve never driven my car with temps above 30F...

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Yeah, that's in-line with what I've come to expect. Although I will be one of the slowest fish in the pond, this will not be a <55 mph trip. So, I will revert to my more conservative routing.

Throwing in the towel on this idea. I like driving and I like adventure; but ultimately I am going with the planning overview posted by DougTheMac on page 104 of the "I-Pace range" thread at the UK Forum. https://www.ipaceforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=409&start=1030

Doug advises that a typical 80% charge enroute is only good for ~120 miles of freeway driving. Besides the inefficiencies posed for a 400 mile journey, the charger situation on available routes would likely require at least one very long ( 2 hour) charging stop to achieve ~100% (at Bakersfield or Delano) or leave me stranded heading north on the 5. . . I could cut over to the 101, but would still be looking at a 10 hour trip. So, I'll likely avoid the time-sink and hassle, and put it on a truck (for this rare long journey).

That's pretty sensible. The car will be so new to you that you'll want to figure it out without the pressure of that journey. I've really benefited from setting aside some quality time to learn, do settings, and go on short 'test drives' in the past couple of days.

Once you have the car figured out it will be fine to do that trip.

Took one more look at the 99, finally taking Bruintoo's suggestion. Definitely the best north-south California route for 50kw chargers. Here's a potential routing Riverside to Monterey/Salinas.


Riverside - 170 miles to - Bakersfield - 120 miles to - Madera - 120 miles to - Salinas.


The best chargers appear to be at Walmarts and SaveMarts along the way.



Would require two very long charging stops. . . So, not for first trip in the new car, but thought I'd share the info.

@Calidave I have mine for 2 months now and put on 1800 miles. Most of temps have been <40 degrees here in NY.

Honestly, it is easy to get at LEAST 180 miles as long as you do two things:

1) Limit your speed to no more than 65 mph
2) Turn climate (heat and A/C) off. ( you can use seat heat if you want or need)

Doing those two things alone and you are likely to see over 200 miles or more even in 50 degree weather.

PS If you limit to 55 mph then over 220 miles

keijidosha said:

Open an account with EVgo for best pricing.
https://www.evgo.com/charging-plans/

Put Plugshare app on your smartphone

I suggest charging at Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Prunedale

La Cumbre Plaza
https://www.plugshare.com/location/77199

Marigold Center
https://www.plugshare.com/location/76752

Prunedale Shopping Center
https://www.plugshare.com/location/163319

Nob Hill Foods in Salinas if your running low on charge
https://www.plugshare.com/location/68135

100 mile segments except for 140 mile SLO to Prunedale. Plugshare has a trip planning option (near bottom of main menu). And will filter for compatible charging sites.

A more scenic drive :smile2:

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hello there seeker of the balanced life,
why is there a still a question mark by the iPace in your sig? :wink2:

sciencegeek said:

hello there seeker of the balanced life,
why is there a still a question mark by the iPace in your sig? :wink2:

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We are looking to replace the C-Max Energi. TM3 turned out not to be a hatchback, so waiting to see what the TMY turns out to be. Have a deposit on the e-Tron but we are leaning towards the I-Pace. Waiting till release of the Y and test drive of the e-Tron to decide, but I-Pace is current favorite.