Last winter I saw a Tesla all covered in road grime heading south on US 395, the kind of grime that only comes from having driven through snow country. I inquired on a local online group where there might be any charging stations between LA and Mammoth, and found there was one in Lone Pine at the [Film Museum.] Without it, that trip would be beyond the reach of a full charge.
I'm still waiting for an electric pickup truck, though it will be beyond my financial reach.
I've seen verbal fights break out over accessing those chargers. Elon might be on to something. Wonder if he'll franchise the idea?
Having spent 45 minutes in a Carl's Jr in Gila Bend AZ, I can get behind any effort to upgrade the amenities at Tesla's charging stations.
I can also report that jalapeño poppers fresh out of the hot fat are incredibly delicious.
♫ When you run out, run out to White Hen
When you run out of anything, run out to White Hen ♫
The only charging station I've ever even seen is in Beatty NV, pretty close to the geographic center of the state. These are at the [Death Valley Nut and Candy Co.]
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I've only ever seen one car charging, and I used to go through there 8 times a month.
Whereas I came to the one in San Juan Capistrano one Sunday morning at 7:00 AM and found all the spaces occupied.
Last winter I saw a Tesla all covered in road grime heading south on US 395, the kind of grime that only comes from having driven through snow country. I inquired on a local online group where there might be any charging stations between LA and Mammoth, and found there was one in Lone Pine at the [Film Museum.] Without it, that trip would be beyond the reach of a full charge.
I'm still waiting for an electric pickup truck, though it will be beyond my financial reach.
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The (speculative) details:
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Borked link, but still, I couldn't afford their entry-level sedan, so…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/model-u-the-…
Here's a rather critical future-review: http://www.teslarati.com/real-challenge-tesla-pic…
Well, if you get your juice where they burn coal to make it, it's almost as good!