AlanfromBigEasy
Active member
Despite having a REx, I plan my trips between charging stations. Usually these are Level 2 chargers and not DC.
I have found that taking slower (average @ 50 mph/80 kph) increases my range vs interstates (70+ mph, 115+ kph). The extra time spent traveling is less than the time saved charging at a L2 charger. I can get from A to B slightly faster - if charging is required along the way - taking the slower, more scenic parallel route. I save more time at a L2 charger than I spend traveling slower.
Not true if I can find a DC charger, or the old US highway is more circuitous or goes through an excessive number of towns & cities.
I also enjoy seeing more on the US Highways.
Note to non-Americans: US Highways are older (most built before Interstates) at grade access (except a few upgraded sections), 2 or 4 lanes, that routinely went through every small town. Interstates are the American version of the autobahn. Grade separated, 4+ lanes, higher speeds that avoid smaller towns. Both roads connects larger towns & cities. Almost always a US Highway parallels an Interstate Highway, separated by a few miles.
I have found that taking slower (average @ 50 mph/80 kph) increases my range vs interstates (70+ mph, 115+ kph). The extra time spent traveling is less than the time saved charging at a L2 charger. I can get from A to B slightly faster - if charging is required along the way - taking the slower, more scenic parallel route. I save more time at a L2 charger than I spend traveling slower.
Not true if I can find a DC charger, or the old US highway is more circuitous or goes through an excessive number of towns & cities.
I also enjoy seeing more on the US Highways.
Note to non-Americans: US Highways are older (most built before Interstates) at grade access (except a few upgraded sections), 2 or 4 lanes, that routinely went through every small town. Interstates are the American version of the autobahn. Grade separated, 4+ lanes, higher speeds that avoid smaller towns. Both roads connects larger towns & cities. Almost always a US Highway parallels an Interstate Highway, separated by a few miles.
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