My new Lighting featured by Kyle at Out of Spec!

[Vypurr]

I personally feel that most of us are overthinking route planning, and if we just used Google Maps it would be generally fine. I do find myself trying to optimize longer routes, but in the end if I just did what Google Maps said, it would have been fine. I am still learning to think like a muggle and not like someone who understands too much.

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[jjupi91897]

During my road trip across the country I stopped by to see Kyle at Out of Spec in CO so he could experience and drive my new Lightning. Check it out

Congrats! I watched it last night.

 

[jjupi91897]

I personally feel that most of us are overthinking route planning, and if we just used Google Maps it would be generally fine. I do find myself trying to optimize longer routes, but in the end if I just did what Google Maps said, it would have been fine. I am still learning to think like a muggle and not like someone who understands too much.

The only problem with Google Maps is that it does not show Tesla chargers. Yesterday, I entered my destination from Maryland to South Carolina. My first planned charging stop was at a BP Pulse that didn't work. There was a Tesla Supercharger less than 3-miles away. In fact, I drove by the Tesla Supercharger. Frustrating is an understatement.

 

[Vypurr]

The only problem with Google Maps is that it does not show Tesla chargers. Yesterday, I entered my destination from Maryland to South Carolina. My first planned charging stop was at a BP Pulse that didn't work. There was a Tesla Supercharger less than 3-miles away. In fact, I drove by the Tesla Supercharger. Frustrating is an understatement.

You should check your Vehicle settings in Google Maps to ensure you have specified that you have a Tesla NACS adapter. I do get Tesla Super Chargers in Google Maps. The only exception is when it (correctly) excludes a Super Charger which does not accept non-Tesla vehicles.

Maybe I just got lucky, or maybe its regional though.

Mine works like shown here:

 

[G-Zeus]

Very nice summary! Now all you need is tinted side windows!

 

[Cbowe]

Watched the video Chris - great as always!

I hope Ford pushes an improved route planner soon (allows for target SoC at each location and incorporates Tesla natively at a minimum) but out also would be nice if ABRP had a way to precondition when using their app.

One feature I do like in ABRP is the graphic that displays the number of charge spots at next location and their current state (occupied or free) which updates live - I would like to see all implement that.

There are so many little details that would make big differences in the routing experience!

 

[Cbowe]

You should check your Vehicle settings in Google Maps to ensure you have specified that you have a Tesla NACS adapter. I do get Tesla Super Chargers in Google Maps. The only exception is when it (correctly) excludes a Super Charger which does not accept non-Tesla vehicles.

Maybe I just got lucky, or maybe its regional though.

Mine works like shown here:

On you on an android or iPhone?

 

[Cbowe]

Very nice summary! Now all you need is tinted side windows!

I absolutely need to tint them all I noticed a big difference in heat without the ceramic tint my OG truck had

 

[Vypurr]

On you on an android or iPhone?

Android

 

[Cbowe]

Android

That’s the big difference is I’m on iPhone so Maps doesn’t have any of the functionality it does for EVs unfortunately

 

[Tralfaz]

That’s the big difference is I’m on iPhone so Maps doesn’t have any of the functionality it does for EVs unfortunately

During my road trip across the country I stopped by to see Kyle at Out of Spec in CO so he could experience and drive my new Lightning. Check it out

congratulations Chris. Enjoy your channel. I watch it regularly. Can you share how you found your deal on your platinum? Either here in the forum. Or even a separate video on your channel. What services did you use to find the great deal for your beautiful Platinum. ?

 

[Cbowe]

I personally feel that most of us are overthinking route planning, and if we just used Google Maps it would be generally fine. I do find myself trying to optimize longer routes, but in the end if I just did what Google Maps said, it would have been fine. I am still learning to think like a muggle and not like someone who understands too much.

Can’t use Google maps unless you have Android auto and a large number of people are on CarPlay

 

[Cbowe]

Congrats! I watched it last night.

Awesome!

 

[ThisRover]

During my road trip across the country I stopped by to see Kyle at Out of Spec in CO so he could experience and drive my new Lightning. Check it out

That was a great episode!

 

[Cbowe]

That was a great episode!

glad you liked it be sure to check out my BowefamilyEV channel too

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