Kyle and Tom race 1000 miles. NACS vs. CCS1

[kstype]

On my first long distance road trip in the Lightning, I drove around 1600 miles round trip from Atlanta to Miami. I was quite concerned hearing horror stories about EA. But honestly, not once did I have a single issue. I used EA almost exclusively, and every single time I was able to charge at peak rates. Im thankful for having supercharger access, but I do believe EA is stepping up to the plate now that they have serious competition. Its either sink or swim, and I am hopeful EA is on team swim.

Same for us when we drive from Philly area to West Palm Beach, I think we had to wait one time in Walterboro but that is it.

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[Jseis]

Two trips to Montana (1800 miles round trip) and 250–500 mile round trip trips to PDX, Oly, Chelan, Leavenworth, the Gorge. This really showed the importance L2 chargers at hotel-motel sites as the EA-SC sites get rarer off the I90-I5-I84 routes. As the SR MME range is somewhat limited, I tend to add 30% back in to ensure a seamless return trip. The ER LT range is perfect as 270+ miles is easy, particularly late spring-early fall warmer weather. The only issues I’ve found with EA or SC sites is they are jammed up at rush hour then vacant by 6:30+ pm. An 8 port EA site will typically have 2 ports off line and 6 ports available. Still somewhat rare to see more than one BEV charging off peak times.

 

[jmc6020]

Here's Kyle's video of this race:

 

[Nikos]

On my first long distance road trip in the Lightning, I drove around 1600 miles round trip from Atlanta to Miami. I was quite concerned hearing horror stories about EA. But honestly, not once did I have a single issue. I used EA almost exclusively, and every single time I was able to charge at peak rates. Im thankful for having supercharger access, but I do believe EA is stepping up to the plate now that they have serious competition. Its either sink or swim, and I am hopeful EA is on team swim.

I have been doing the long trips occasionally for the last 2 years. Planning my trips include, EA for the majority of my charging sessions.
On my travels to Louisiana, North Carolina, EA is reliable enough to not have to worry much. Traveling to the Coast of SC while towing my camper, is challenging and sometimes dreadful. That Columbia SC and Florence SC stations, are the ones I always dread. Every time I visit them, lately, have one or two stalls inoperable. 1/4 mile away from those EA stations, I can find the Tesla superchargers, always 50% unutilized.
Bucee's in Florence SC, has about a dozen Tesla Superchargers and Merc chargers.
No matter how challenging can be to charge with EA, somehow I end up charging with EA, and maintain my monthly Pass+ membership. I agree, they are on the Swim team. Sinking is not an option.
This 1000 mile race/trip ended with a 5 min difference between the two Lightnings. Not much to crow about it.
Now, we all going to have more options.
Definitely, if you decide to visit Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas, Tesla superchargers have you covered. Multiple places. Charging is getting much easier, now.
Coexisting with the Tesla folks, would be the next unknown variable.

 

[Whammy Bar]

Is anyone willing to summarize the 4.5 hours of videos into a paragraph??

My guess without even watching: they're equal when the non-tesla charging option is available (and operational). But the reliability of Tesla's stations (and their locations) make them the winner by being the more reliable option.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Tom's video was succinct

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