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Old 06-15-2018, 07:43 PM   #50 (permalink)
jcp123
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
The Bolt would accomplish that trip all year given your TX weather. Not saying it's the right vehicle for you, just saying it can be done, and electricity is cheap.
Maybe? If the above post is correct and freeway range is under 200 miles...it really leaves very little in the margins if anything at all. Also, I don't know what kind of draw the systems have when the car is off and parked. I disconnect my 12v for that reason. Doable? Maybe. Practical? I'd say no in the case of the Bolt, let alone Leaf, MiEV, etc. Tesla, maybe. 300 miles would make me feel pretty confident about it; even better would be roof solar to recharge the pack. I'd come back to a full battery every time!
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