Thought on our frigid 1,300 mile trip

[CavRider]

I found that driving slower makes a bigger difference in cold weather. It is hard [for me] to do but 65 is much more efficient than 75 so I try to avoid the Interstate highways when range matter.

That makes total sense since cold air is more dense. More drag and more lift to an airfoil as well.

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[Nikos]

Yes I have used it and will re-subscribe to premium before the trip. I sync it to my OBDII adapter. I don't find ABRP particularly useful for our trip planning but it might be very useful on this trip calculating the temps, winds and elevation changes. Not sure if the Lightning NAV takes any of that into account at this point. I'll teach my wife/co-pilot how to use it.

I also know how to do the calculations based upon the efficiency reading from the truck.

I realize most of our legs are super short but being overly cautious not to get stranded in the middle of nowhere with little to no backup chargers.

The Lightning’s NAV knows of the elevation changes according to the route you input into it. Also compensates for outside temp and while you driving on your route it will reassess your range even for headwinds. You have done your homework, now input your trip into your truck’s navigation system and you will see what the truck’s nav system is suggesting. It can be confusing and overwhelming. The truck’s nav system is trying to help by sending you in many directions. Stick to your plan.
You need to do the planning yourself and override the truck’s suggestions some times. If you have overcome your range anxiety fears then your plan and the truck’s nav system should do just fine. Manage your speed which is one factor many of us tend to brake but according to your plan, you have charging stations every 90 miles.
You will find the rhythm that works for you. If your wife is part of your plan, assure her that is going to work, and it will. Good luck and check back with us on your return. We all like to hear.
Also, the is a member of the Mach E forum who pulled a small teardrop camper in the snow and cold winter across the country with his Mach E.
Enjoy the experience.

 

[CavRider]

Thanks. I have a 60kw backup charger available on the first leg if needed. I've done the KC to Council Bluffs trip a handful of times and have never needed the backup charger.

The first time we made this trip was across I-90 (in the summer) it was a nightmare. Things have improved tremendously since then. We are actually a little excited about going across I-94. Neither of us have ever seen that area of the Country.

The front half of ND (Fargo-Bismark) is flaaaaaaaat. Just like the sister to the south. Gets more interesting after Mandan though. You'll be climbing all the way. Fargo: 902'. Medora: 2,267'

 

[Hammick]

The Lightning’s NAV knows of the elevation changes according to the route you input into it. Also compensates for outside temp and while you driving on your route it will reassess your range even for headwinds. You have done your homework, now input your trip into your truck’s navigation system and you will see what the truck’s nav system is suggesting. It can be confusing and overwhelming. The truck’s nav system is trying to help by sending you in many directions. Stick to your plan.
You need to do the planning yourself and override the truck’s suggestions some times. If you have overcome your range anxiety fears then your plan and the truck’s nav system should do just fine. Manage your speed which is one factor many of us tend to brake but according to your plan, you have charging stations every 90 miles.
You will find the rhythm that works for you. If your wife is part of your plan, assure her that is going to work, and it will. Good luck and check back with us on your return. We all like to hear.
Also, the is a member of the Mach E forum who pulled a small teardrop camper in the snow and cold winter across the country with his Mach E.
Enjoy the experience.

Thank you. We have about 20k miles of interstate experience with our Lightning. Most of that going across I-90 from Sioux Falls to Billings or I-70 to I-25 and up. Taking the I-94 route this trip because of the Superchargers. All the Superchargers on I-90 in SD and WY are V2.

I pulled a NuCamp AVIA RV (28' - 6k lbs) from Louisville to KC last summer. I'm guessing this trip across ND will be a cakewalk in comparison.

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