Luft said:
Has anyone gone from Tumwater DC QC to Ocean Shores. It's about 75 miles. A group of my friends want to know if I can take them there in my LEAF this April. We would rent a cabin for the night so I think I could charge there for a return trip.
If it's not too cold and I ran the whole way at 50 MPH will the terrain allow me to make it?
What do you think? Bad idea or go for it?
I did it Summer before last. April might be a tough one. I drove 50-58 mph and pulled in with like 5 miles left to Ocean State Park. my trip length was like 79 miles i believe.
I think it depends where in Oly you live. if its the Westside you might be ok, if not? dont know. I came from Lacey so a bit further
I think that on a dry day you will make it especially at 50 mph. rain might derail you. i see it taking up to 10 miles of range from me on the heavier rainy days
if you do take the trip, take advantage of multi lane highways. I have seen plenty of cars going 50 mph on hwy 8 PLENTY of times.
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besides you know me... I would always say go for it if there was any chance at all of making it. the weight will matter and may be the determining factor. I just did an 81 mile RT on Tuesday and did about 40 of those miles at 50-55 mph and I was riding alone. parked the car with 12 GID left just North of "Turtleville"