Find the original here: https://geekyschmidt.com/personal/travel/tech/ev/lightning/2022/06/30/Camping.html
TL;DR
Solid headwinds and gradual climb = 1mi/kWh on the way there
Downhill with light winds and modified driving habits = 1.4mi/kWh
Charging networks were more than sufficient to get us...
It works! This charger is plugged into a NEMA 14-50 (backed by a 50amp breaker) and is faster than the 110v (20amp) it would be plugged into otherwise. You need to make sure that your tesla wall charger is not locked to Tesla-only.
NOTE: This doesn't work with Tesla SuperChargers - only...
I was able to tow the Airstream around 30 miles today and understand how the Lightning does with some weight behind it. The TL;DR is that with a 23-foot Airstream, I am seeing 0.8mi/kWh. Compared to the 1.5-1.8 I have seen on my road trips thus far without the trailer, its around 50% of the...
Original post here: https://geekyschmidt.com/personal/travel/tech/ev/lightning/2022/05/27/drivingfeedback.html
Charging Network
Our Tesla, when it sits for a few days, can drop significant battery capacity, so when we pulled up to Mackinaw City, I wanted to be sure we had more than the 70...
Happy to answer any questions anyone might have!
I will share more details post-trip including the charging network and mileage! I will be posting on my blog here: https://geekyschmidt.com
Prep for our first road trip in the F-150 Lightning
It made big news yesterday, but for the sake of...
Spoke with Ford PR. Looks like I am the first.
Location & Dates info:
Michigan Resident
Platinum Trim
May 20, 2021 - reservation
Jan 7, 2022 - order date
April 18, 2022 - build date
May 26, 2022 - delivery date
I wanted to mention that my dealership carried the exact quoted price, and there...
Tracker still says to be delivered, but it's here.
Location & Dates:
Michigan Resident
Platinum Trim
20 May 2021 reservation
7 Jan 2022 order date
18 April build date