Anybody gone Bay Area to Tahoe yet?

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Makes the A/C use less power and tells the car to reduce max power earlier.
I run my 60 in range mode at all times.
Never felt anything was lacking

This. For Bay Area weather, even during ahem... the occasional "heat waves", Range Mode seems to modulate the AC just right. Before I chose to use that full time, the AC compressor used to make this awful and awkward sounding din when trying to cool a very hot car.

There's no difference in power delivery at all unless at a very low SoC as hans pointed out.

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

And, just got back from Squaw. Managed to do the entire return leg in 4 hours flat door-to-door with just a 20-minute splash and dash in Vacaville.

Passed one MC Red somewhere near Soda Springs and waved quickly. They seemed to be in no hurry or were not sure of their SoC to get to their destination (maybe Vaca).

 

[lloyds]

And, just got back from Squaw. Managed to do the entire return leg in 4 hours flat door-to-door with just a 20-minute splash and dash in Vacaville.

Passed one MC Red somewhere near Soda Springs and waved quickly. They seemed to be in no hurry or were not sure of their SoC to get to their destination (maybe Vaca).

What was your % loss going post Vacaville? Thanks!

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

What was your % loss going post Vacaville? Thanks!

You mean going from Folsom up to Squaw? It took me 150 miles of range to cover 99 miles of distance. Vacaville to Folsom was a quick hop.

 

[lloyds]

You mean going from Folsom up to Squaw? It took me 150 miles of range to cover 99 miles of distance. Vacaville to Folsom was a quick hop.

Thanks! On the way down, did you have to make a stop in Vacaville? Assuming much was gained from downhill?

 

[Panfireman]

Ski season is over but we made 13 trips up to Tahoe this year with various mileages starting an stopping points. even went home the Kirkwood way sometimes with no problems making back to San Ramon. For us the basic Principle was if we could by pass Vacaville and make it to Folsom we did. We would charge all the way to 170 miles and end up at the Marriott Grand Residence at South Shore and plug into the HPWC they have there. It is for Valet parking an guests who are staying there. If not staying there the Chargers at Harrah's and Harvey's are just a block away. Going home was never a problem after doing a range charge and was able to get home without charging. Only time I had to put chains on was this past week after going through Kirkwood. Road closed for two hours for Avalanche control an chains for about 30 miles from Kirkwood. Still had plenty left. Any questions you can PM me.

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Thanks! On the way down, did you have to make a stop in Vacaville? Assuming much was gained from downhill?

With my 60, yes. On the two occasions that I did the trip, I had between 70 and 80 miles left by the time I got to Vacaville. Distance from there to my home's around 90 miles so, a relatively-brief stop's good enough.

 

[GuyHall]

Just got easier. The Roseville superchargers just got up. Roseville Supercharger | Tesla Motors

 

[Jeddi]

Ohhh Yeah!

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Just after this past ski season ended but, Roseville's perfect.

Next up, Truckee? Reno?

 

[GRA]

Just after this past ski season ended but, Roseville's perfect.

Next up, Truckee? Reno?

I'd hope Truckee and SLT, for the people who didn't stay somewhere they could charge, and need a boost before climbing over Donner or Echo Summit.

 

[SnowDogDad]

I was pleasantly surprised to find a Tesla charging station at the Marriott Grand Residence Club in South Lake Tahoe for use by their guests. A friend of mine frequently does the SF to Tahoe drive in his Model S. It is nice to have a charging station where you are staying. They tell me they are installing 4 more standard charging stations.

 

[ecarfan]

Thanks for that news. Are those HPWCs only for guests?

Can you add them to Plugshare? Thanks.

 

[ReidAllen]

I just installed a NEMA 14-50 at my vacation rental in South Lake Tahoe, and would like to see "EV charging" become a filter criterion just like WIFI or Pets.

Walkable and Dog Friendly Vacay! in South Lake Tahoe

 

[HHHH]

I just installed a NEMA 14-50 at my vacation rental in South Lake Tahoe, and would like to see "EV charging" become a filter criterion just like WIFI or Pets.

Walkable and Dog Friendly Vacay! in South Lake Tahoe

+1!

 

[TechMark]

A Tesla Supercharger has been installed behind the Safeway in Truckee (corner of Hwy 89 and Donner Pass Road). It is undergoing testing this week and should be operational next week, in time for Labor Day hopefully.

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

There's a thread for that:

Truckee supercharger - Page 11

 

[roblab]

A Tesla Supercharger has been installed behind the Safeway in Truckee (corner of Hwy 89 and Donner Pass Road). It is undergoing testing this week and should be operational next week, in time for Labor Day hopefully.

Can we have it operational by Wednesday? Please? My Mom lives in Fallon, and Truckee would make it a round trip run.

Pretty please?

How can we find out? I guess when I go through, if it's done, I'll report. It's the almost the least I can do.

 

[HHHH]

Ask and ye shall receive!

 

[ecarfan]

How can we find out? I guess when I go through, if it's done, I'll report. It's the almost the least I can do.

Truckee is live today. Tesla sent out an email this morning announcing it.