Any EV advice for my first long trip?

[Joningy]

Recenetly completed another long trip to Rock in Cornwall, 175 miles from home, could have done it in one, but wanted to use the Tesla Supercharge network, as wellas having something in reserve, a number are now allowing non Tesla ownwers to charge, I'd previously used Tesla on the M5, returning from Cumbria, also there are not a lot of useful chargers around Rock.

On a wet day, we did some shopping at Morriisons in Bodmin, we were getting a bit low on juice, their system is 22kW, so reasonable amount was added in a couple of hours, including a very good breakfast.

For the Cornwall trip we used Tesla Darts Farm, near Topsham, south of Exeter, absolutly brilliant, no probs charging, having previously downloaded and set up the Tesla app, nearly half the price of the normal fast charge networks @ 42p/kWh.

Able to have a nice coffee and snack in the fabulous deli and cafe, charged to 95% after not long at all.
I've now lost all my inhibitions regarding charging en-route, as long as a small amount of pre planning is done, its a doddle.

 

[jamherber]

Recenetly completed another long trip to Rock in Cornwall, 175 miles from home, could have done it in one, but wanted to use the Tesla Supercharge network, as wellas having something in reserve, a number are now allowing non Tesla ownwers to charge, I'd previously used Tesla on the M5, returning from Cumbria, also there are not a lot of useful chargers around Rock.

On a wet day, we did some shopping at Morriisons in Bodmin, we were getting a bit low on juice, their system is 22kW, so reasonable amount was added in a couple of hours, including a very good breakfast.

For the Cornwall trip we used Tesla Darts Farm, near Topsham, south of Exeter, absolutly brilliant, no probs charging, having previously downloaded and set up the Tesla app, nearly half the price of the normal fast charge networks @ 42p/kWh.

Able to have a nice coffee and snack in the fabulous deli and cafe, charged to 95% after not long at all.
I've now lost all my inhibitions regarding charging en-route, as long as a small amount of pre planning is done, its a doddle.

The burgers at Darts farm are exceptional (nearly 4 years with a Tesla means I may have sampled a few!)

 

[Tight Git]

The burgers at Darts farm are exceptional (nearly 4 years with a Tesla means I may have sampled a few!)

Heading down to St Just near Lands End on Friday from North Yorkshire and Exeter was one of my options - sounds like a definite if the farm shop is worth a visit!

Will be taking a months subscription with Tesla as it will definitely pay for itself.

 

[Joningy]

Darts Farm deli and cafe are excellent, bought some of their own smoked bacon, it was exceptional. And cheaper charging.