[Calidave]

Hi Team,


I finally worked out a deal: Corris Grey S; and will need to drive it from LA to Monterey County.


Thought I'd check whether anyone has done the drive or mapped out the route, and has recommendations.


Many thanks!

 

[Calidave]

Thanks, still contemplating my level of courage here.


I went to the Open Charge Map, and I did not see that many chargers along the 5 fwy. Please let me know if you believe there's more
and I should look at a different source.


Here's what I found -- start from the bottom and read up.



Home ~ 30 miles from Hollister.



291 McCray St., Hollister 118 miles from Coalinga EvGo

25020 Dorris Ave., Coalinga Best Western 115 miles from Bakersfield.

14684 Aloma St., Lost Hills, Days Inn (this is 200 miles from Riverside, you might not make it. Instead go to Bakersfield, below.)

1717 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield -- off of the 99. 171 miles from Riverside. Chargepoint.net

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START at Riverside with say 180 miles of range.

 

[Calidave]

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



START (Riverside) - Bakersfield - Coalinga - HOME.

 

[Calidave]

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.

 

[Calidave]

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

 

[Calidave]

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...

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.

 

[Calidave]

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).

 

[Calidave]

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]

Many thanks, PGhiron!


That's all good, and fits the 170-mile initial leg @ 65mph. The subsequent legs are shorter due to only getting 80% charge at the 50kw chargers (1.5 hrs).


In any case, I am very happy to hear about your experiences and numbers, as the car is really intended for day trips here around Monterey, and not the extended journey that would be required for initial pick-up.


@ 55, I may be able to pull off Hwy 1 to San Simeon and back . . .


Happy travels!