This will be my last attempt at a Lightning Road Trip

[RickLightning]

Cool...I'm curious. How did you get the picture on the right? I haven't seen that on my Android Auto Google Map or my FordPass app. It looks almost like my FordPass app, but mine doesn't show the Google Map picture, just a dark background with gray lines for roads.

FordPass, Energy, Public Charging.

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[carys98]

Cool...I'm curious. How did you get the picture on the right? I haven't seen that on my Android Auto Google Map or my FordPass app. It looks almost like my FordPass app, but mine doesn't show the Google Map picture, just a dark background with gray lines for roads.

It’s just the FordPass Public Charging map on iPhone. The left side is PlugShare with NACS and CCS connectors selected and filtered for >20kW to filter out the Tesla destination chargers.

 

[RailroaderJ]

A 200 mile plus road trip Alexander AR to MEM requires a stop both directions but the logistics isn't bad. I imagine some parts of Texas would anger you.

 

[Rip]

It’s just the FordPass Public Charging map on iPhone. The left side is PlugShare with NACS and CCS connectors selected and filtered for >20kW to filter out the Tesla destination chargers.

So is that the difference? You get a google map with an iphone but not with android?

 

[Rip]

FordPass, Energy, Public Charging.

Yeah...I don't get that with my FordPass app. Mine is just gray lines on a black background. I do get the chargers showing up like that, but no Google map.

 

[RickLightning]

Yeah...I don't get that with my FordPass app. Mine is just gray lines on a black background. I do get the chargers showing up like that, but no Google map.

Then you're likely not in the PUBLIC CHARGING section.

Click on ENERGY at the bottom.
Under the word: Charge, click on Public Charging.

 

[Rip]

I think you are getting in your own way here.

You want a simple solution, but when given one you second guess it and plan your own. But then are frustrated with how much planning it takes. But also then run into issues that everything is very difficult.

The solution Google provided might just have been the way it was so that you would not run into issues.

I do want an integrated solution (sorry if Tesla tech spoiled me), but I don't want one that underestimates my range, and makes me stop for 20 minutes every hour and a half, which is what I currently have. I know for a fact that in most cases, there are chargers further up the road that I could easily reach, but the Google Maps app doesn't give me those.
I have to say, I've learned a lot in this forum, though, and might be better prepared next time. If I can get my FordPass app working like carys98's looks, that would help. I just learned about ABRP and BLE OBD dongles...I'm going to try to learn more about that, and try it out.

 

[RickLightning]

Interesting.

Android, 5.12.0.

 

[PJnc284]

That's if you have dark mode enabled

 

[LazyLightningATX]

A 200 mile plus road trip Alexander AR to MEM requires a stop both directions but the logistics isn't bad. I imagine some parts of Texas would anger you.

Drove my lightning all last fall to Friday night football games in those parts of Texas!

 

[Rip]

Then you're likely not in the PUBLIC CHARGING section.

Click on ENERGY at the bottom.
Under the word: Charge, click on Public Charging.

Exactly what I am doing... I go to the charging symbol at the bottom, click on public charging, and get the black background with gray, unlabeled lines. I'll try to get a usable screen shot and post it.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

Sounds like you've been lucky. Maybe as I get more experience, I'll get better at juggling all the apps and stuff. I have found the Lightning to be a great vehicle, but definitely more difficult to navigate on this recent trip than my Model Y ever was. I have regularly taken a 400-mile trip to Boston from Maine without any trouble (because I know this route and where all the best charging stops are). However, I had a LOT of trouble on this recent trip to Florida from Maine.

It’s not luck, it’s an adjustment to EVs. I’ve been driving them for over a decade now and I go significant distances. It’s become second nature to me - I actually bug out when I have a gas rental.

If you have a Y the Tesla integration helps. Pick up ABRP for now, it’ll simulate what Tesla gives you for routing and charging and you won’t miss a beat especially with OBD live readings.

Maine to Florida is a different beast and takes some knowing. For example, do NOT plan to stop in SC. I top off in NC and always plan to drive through SC. The earliest I’ll stop again is GA, but I’ll push to the FPL chargers in Jax. Knowing the route definitely helps in that case.

Good luck! We’re willing to help on here if you need

 

[RailroaderJ]

Google maps has been pretty solid. Even when it's 30 degrees it's adjusts the range %. I love the truck and hope they continue making them.

 

[Rip]

It’s not luck, it’s an adjustment to EVs. I’ve been driving them for over a decade now and I go significant distances. It’s become second nature to me - I actually bug out when I have a gas rental.

If you have a Y the Tesla integration helps. Pick up ABRP for now, it’ll simulate what Tesla gives you for routing and charging and you won’t miss a beat especially with OBD live readings.

Maine to Florida is a different beast and takes some knowing. For example, do NOT plan to stop in SC. I top off in NC and always plan to drive through SC. The earliest I’ll stop again is GA, but I’ll push to the FPL chargers in Jax. Knowing the route definitely helps in that case.

Good luck! We’re willing to help on here if you need

Hey, I appreciate it. Any recommendations for an OBD?

 

[Yellow Buddy]

Hey, I appreciate it. Any recommendations for an OBD?

I cheaped out a bought a VLinker, it’s works ok but I recommend a OBDLink MX+ since it comes with an app as well.

Oh another one - avoid any charging in Richmond VA. That adds an hour to my trips usually. I’ll stop before or after but never in.

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