Driving from Tejon Ranch to Indian Wells

[Laurent]

I have a trip coming up and I'm wondering if I can make it from Tejon Ranch to Indian Wells. It's 210 miles but I have to go over Tejon Pass. I'm planning to get a full charge (in range mode) at Tejon Ranch so my rated range will be around 270 miles. Do you think I can make it or is it safer to stop by Hawthorne? Thanks.

 

[Jason S]

If nice weather and during daytime, should be able to make it.

If in the next couple weeks -- count on Hawthorne, imho.

 

[GSP]

Would stopping at a 75 A J1772 on your route for a one hour lunch stop be an alternative to driving to Hawthorne?

Perhaps the slower, but direct, route through Palmdale would allow more range as well.

GSP

 

[Laurent]

I was able to drive from Indian Wells to Tejon Ranch yesterday (without stopping by Hawthorne). I started with 270 miles of range and arrived with 25 miles left. Cruise control was at 70mph most of the way, except over the Grapevine (65 mph). YMMV.

 

[Lloyd]

I have to do this drive next month and thought I would go 138 through Lancaster, Pearblossom, Phelan, I15 San Bernadino. then 10 to Palm Desert.

 

[PureAmps]

I was able to drive from Indian Wells to Tejon Ranch yesterday (without stopping by Hawthorne). I started with 270 miles of range and arrived with 25 miles left. Cruise control was at 70mph most of the way, except over the Grapevine (65 mph). YMMV.

Laurent, inspired by your drive I tried it from LaQuinta, which is probably about 10 miles further out than Indian Wells. I ended up stopping at an L2 charger and adding a few miles before going through the grapevine, but I could have made it (barely) and would have arrived with 5 miles left (and one angry wife ). Unfortunately, the wind was a big factor for me leaving Palm Springs and caused me to use way more energy than I had expected. Details in this thread: Spring Break Travel Journal

 

[TsRocket]

Laurent, inspired by your drive I tried it from LaQuinta, which is probably about 10 miles further out than Indian Wells. I ended up stopping at an L2 charger and adding a few miles before going through the grapevine, but I could have made it (barely) and would have arrived with 5 miles left (and one angry wife ). Unfortunately, the wind was a big factor for me leaving Palm Springs and caused me to use way more energy than I had expected. Details in this thread: Spring Break Travel Journal

Making your trip in reverse in oct., which L2 charger did you use, mid-way, tho i dont thnk i will need it, as only going to Monterey Ave, PD. and winds will be in our favor. Oops, i see it.