First Pro Lightning road trip -- averaged ~2 miles per kWh

[msadan]

I took my month old Pro on a 600 mile road trip, just to see how it compares to my other EVs, and I was pleasantly surprised. My other two EVs are pretty much at opposite ends of the charging convenience spectrum. I have a 2010 Tesla Roadster that can use level 2 charging only. It can charge from J-1772 or Tesla stations (not Superchargers), so the absolute best I can do is about 60 miles of range per hour, if I'm lucky enough to find an older Tesla destination charger. Typical J-1772 public chargers are closer to 25 miles of range per hour. But I still take it on a 1000 mile trip annually. At the other end of the spectrum is my Tesla Model 3 with the usual Tesla experience.

I was pretty conservative on my trip with the SR Pro, usually just went 100 miles or so between charges. That resulted in quick charges, usually less than 50% (typically going from 25-30% to 65-75%), generally in less than 25 minutes. I used both EA and EVgo chargers, both without issues. Plug and charge worked with both EA and EVgo, and I also used both apps to start charges without any problems. The cables and connectors on Tesla chargers are WAY easier to deal with than CCS, but that's not really a big deal. Just have to remember when finished to close the flap over the bottom charge port pins before closing the charge port door .

I averaged right around 2 miles per kWh, mostly highway miles, typically around 70-75 mph, so about what I was expecting.

My Pro is mostly going to be a work truck and stay local, but it's nice to know that if I want to travel with it I can.

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