Great Basin NP is possible (although limiting) without some charging in Ely or Baker, NV. Went there this weekend, data points below:
-2019 Raven Model X (325mi rated w/ 3% degradation gives us 316mi at 100% charge)
-100% charge in Beaver, UT, arrived at Baker Creek Campground w/ 52% (driving 65mph speed limit the whole way w/ A/C on 95deg day)
-Turned off Sentry Mode & Cabin Overheat Protection at campsite; battery had 51% after 2 days of being locked & not opened
-Made it back to Beaver w/ 15% (again 65mph, A/C the whole way, 95deg day)
Pros:
- GBNP is do-able with minimal stress
- No cell service means your car isn't being polled by mobile access and wasting energy
Cons:
- Not much spare energy to drive around to hikes, gift shop, getting more ice for the cooler in Baker, etc
- Can't really use the car for storage, because every time you unlock/open the car, it wakes up the computers and burns energy
- Probably only had 1 trip up to Wheeler Peak total; would need a bump in charge in Ely/Baker to make it anywhere if you did more than that
- Tried charging from a propane generator (just for kicks) but was unable; suspect the power is too dirty so the car wouldn't accept the charge
