I’ve narrowed it down and set a date. I’ll be leaving on my 3760km/2335mi trip back to the farm in southern Quebec on Sept 26th. Still undecided on passengers and cargo. Should I subscribe to FSD? Should I post charge rate/cost/time data, or trip progress video clips?
@BLKMDL3
Yeah, it’s insane to me how people are like “that’s illegal!” but it’s not like anyone has never broke the speed limit. Duh it’s illegal, but it also looks rad, so compromises had to be made. If I get pulled over and forced to peel it off, that’s on me, I accept responsibility.
I’ve always told people that EVs don’t need more range, we just need more chargers. 300 mile rated range is all anyone needs. In a world without enough gas stations, you wouldn’t put 100 gallon gas tanks in Honda Civics. You’d just build more gas stations. Chargers drive adoption
Only 129km on the odometer and I’ve stopped at the first of hopefully many National Parks. This is Elk Island National Park, Alberta, Canada. Bison grazing on the horizon. First gravel road of many. I named the car Pathfinder. I’m happy to be here.
My name is Colin. I’m 40 years old and I’m possibly in the worst shape of my life. I’m going to go on a weight loss journey. Like this post to become part of my accountability circle. Being a better version of myself tomorrow starts today.
@alexneil
Who’s saying you can’t use touchless washes? Do they understand the difference between touchless and non-touchless? In their defence, the paint is awful on Teslas, though.
My name is Colin. I’m 40 years old and I’m possibly in the worst shape of my life. I’m going to go on a weight loss journey. Like this post to become part of my accountability circle. Being a better version of myself tomorrow starts today.
I only plugged in for the pic. Parks Canada teamed up with Tesla a few years ago to provide charging at select locations across the country. I’d love to stop at every one. Here is Elk Island National Park in Alberta
Well, I’ve officially just made it back home in under 4 hours. 274 miles, including charging and one Tim Hortons stop, in under 4 hours. Not bad at all.
A wasp got in my truck, but instead of trying to get him out, I’m taking him with me 45 minutes down the highway to my destination. I’ve named him Doug. This is like that scene in Talladega Nights where Ricky Bobby drives with a live cougar in his car. No sudden movements.
Back home at 3,174 km travelled, 58 hours, and $364.90 spent on charging.
That’s 1,972 miles at $267.45 USD
Not a bad first road trip. Not a bad first week of ownership either. 🫡
Over the last 5 months my entire world has crumbled and fallen to ruin. As I try to get back on my feet, I’ve had to put a lot of thought into what I’d like to do with my life. What is my goal? As i mull it over, and see it take shape, I’m realizing it’s the same it’s always
Here is the loop I did as the scenic part of my road trip. Jasper, to Kamloops, to Whistler, to Hope, to Kelowna, to Golden, to Jasper. Really fun drive with lots to see
Met a girl last week. Found out she also loves moss agate. Moss agate is found in Montana. Long story short, I’m going to see if she wants to go to Montana to search for moss agate with me.
Time to talk about the hidden costs of Tesla ownership. I just spent $7.56 on a gallon of windshield wash fluid and I’m burning $30 a week at the car wash. Also, FSD keeps bringing me to this little ice cream shack. At $7.20 per visit, this car is going to bankrupt me.
@Skate_a_book
@CRRJA5
Not to mention a more accurate comparison would be power lines and a pipeline. I assure you, oil well sites are much more intrusive than the piplines are.
Quote this post with your last 4 vehicles and let’s see what kind of pattern you follow. Mine, in chronological order, are:
Chrysler 300, Mercedes C300, Model 3, Model Y
I got passed by an Acura RSX going 140, so now me and this Acura RSX are going 140. Nice to see the guy driving it like it should be I stead of treating it like the antique it is.
@CashMoneyLemon
@jeremyjudkins_
Some people have the most insane disconnect between reality and things they’ve randomly seen on the internet. Had someone tell my girl to her face that her EV “doesn’t work in winter” while she was standing next to it at -30°C (-22°F) in a parking lot. Like, what? lol
Here’s to the firefighters on the ground in Jasper Townsite. I’m so glad I got to visit a couple weeks ago. If the superchargers are damaged, I won’t be able to return for a long time. Give it hell, boys 🍻
Jasper townsite. Spoke to a Rivian owner from Washington State and welcomed them to Canada. I’m 597 kms from home, it’s 7:45pm, and I have work in the morning, so we ain’t quite done yet.
I’ve never been into red coloured vehicles, but the Rivian red honestly looks so good on their vehicles. I’m was surprised more people hadn’t chosen red, but you also need to consider the fact that ALL of the Rivian paint choices are so, so nice. It’s really an exquisite pallet
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Should I go to Wolf Lake, or Seibert Lake, for a drive? Both are pretty remote with 20+ miles of dirt road to access and zero on site services. Will post pics if the winning lake.
My 17 year old son has just asked me for help convincing his mother to let him use his money to buy an early 2000’s diesel 3/4 ton pickup for a winter vehicle, so I’ve identified who’s carbon footprint my EV will be offsetting lol
My girl just mentioned that she will probably get an oil change for her van later because it was overdue
Me: *don’t do it*
*don’t do it*
*don’t do it*
“I could do your oil change for you if you like”
*damn it*
The masculine urge to do oil changes got me
It’s such a pleasure driving a car that can maintain its speed. This section of highway is twin lane, has huge elevation changes, and a speed limit of 120. I set the cruise at 130 and the speed did not change the entire route. No lagging, revving, shifting, or riding the brakes
I love kayaking on rivers (because it’s easy and you get to actually go somewhere). The only use-case I can think of for buying FSD is when it reaches a point where I can drop myself in the water and send it a couple hours down the road to wait for me to kayak to it.
FSD trip stats:
346 km driven
- Wandered out into traffic at a T intersection once
- changed lanes without signalling 3 times.
- turned right at a stop sign without signaling twice
- rolled through two stop signs
- seagull near miss
Overall, I’m calling it acceptable.
Roof bars came in the mail today and the universe sent me a pet liner, too, that I didn’t order. This new girl I’ve been speaking with has a lovely dog, so I’ll take the sign and the gift 🫡 thanks, universe for believing in me