JimSouCal
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So I searched and read this thread started August last summer and found it very helpful... Pointing out the new stations in Ventura, and indicating the Malibu stations I have already used...
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=5437" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
However, much has changed since then... And plan B and C need to be in place, me thinks..
I need to go to Santa Barbara this Thursday May 31st midday, and return on late Sunday afternoon. Nice easy pace is fine with me. The Northern portion has some freeway speeds, so I'd need to avoid the speed temptation that really burns the juice but enjoy staying close to the flow in the slow lane if possible.
My thinking, via PCH at 45MPH is to head out from Santa Monica to (15 miles) arrive:
1. Malibu top off to 100% (shopping area or civic center) with a short break, and then 45 miles
2. Ventua grab a booster charge and lunch, likely at the newly installed Patagonia Store (Blink). The city of Ventura has several alternates (chargepoint) if for some reason, the Blink is down... However, got to give the Blink folks credit as their routing and direction map is helpful, then 29 miles arrive
3. Santa Barbara from Ventura at freeway speeds, planned at 65MPHm and I can always back off to make it (but would like to arrive with 2 bars showing).
I am almost tempted to make the drive without the top off in Malibu, but I think that would give me plan C: enough range to make the whole other leg if I eased way back on speeds...
Once in SB, I can trickle up, and repeat the return. Looking for advice and suggestions, especially if my thinking is in error....
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=5437" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
However, much has changed since then... And plan B and C need to be in place, me thinks..
I need to go to Santa Barbara this Thursday May 31st midday, and return on late Sunday afternoon. Nice easy pace is fine with me. The Northern portion has some freeway speeds, so I'd need to avoid the speed temptation that really burns the juice but enjoy staying close to the flow in the slow lane if possible.
My thinking, via PCH at 45MPH is to head out from Santa Monica to (15 miles) arrive:
1. Malibu top off to 100% (shopping area or civic center) with a short break, and then 45 miles
2. Ventua grab a booster charge and lunch, likely at the newly installed Patagonia Store (Blink). The city of Ventura has several alternates (chargepoint) if for some reason, the Blink is down... However, got to give the Blink folks credit as their routing and direction map is helpful, then 29 miles arrive
3. Santa Barbara from Ventura at freeway speeds, planned at 65MPHm and I can always back off to make it (but would like to arrive with 2 bars showing).
I am almost tempted to make the drive without the top off in Malibu, but I think that would give me plan C: enough range to make the whole other leg if I eased way back on speeds...
Once in SB, I can trickle up, and repeat the return. Looking for advice and suggestions, especially if my thinking is in error....