For anyone who's curious about total cost from Supercharging 1700 miles from Las Vegas to Minneapolis (WITH A CARGO BOX), this is the breakdown... 1700 miles = $187.26. It would be even better (at least 25%) without a cargo box. $18.88 Linq High Roller Las Vegas, NV Supercharger. $10.36 $16.52 $20.72 $3.77 $9.86 $12.03 $7.25 $15.66 $4.93 $10.32 $5.04 $7.43 $8.43 $5.52 $5.06 $19.60 $5.88 Albert Lea, MN Supercharger
Man..Please share your music. Every video I hear something new I really like!! My Tesla racks got installed today and my Thule motion xt alpine will be here soon enough..
Oh yeah, I'll have to start doing that as others have mentioned that too. I'm just glad you guys like the tunes 😀 Congrats on the rack and cargo box! Will free up the inside for sure. Safe travels out there!
I drive 1600 miles to Arizona each year in the winter, with the same cargo box on top. Definitely kills your range, but I still get there feeling much less worn out compared to my former diesel truck.
Absolutely! Autopilot is probably my favorite part of owning a Tesla. Makes for a nice relaxing trip. I will admit I can't wait for the days when I can drive well over 400 miles on a charge (real world mileage) so the Cybertruck can't come soon enough for me 😀 Until then I don't mind stopping an extra time or two to charge due to the cargo box. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the time you put into these videos. I watch alot of Tesla content, and really enjoy your videos. Cant wait to see where the next Teslas Adventure takes you!
Thanks so much, James! You have no idea how much that means to me. When you make these you never know if anyone will watch them, but especially if people enjoy them, so it's always nice to hear when they do 😀 The upcoming trips are going to be super fun and are some of the places I've had at the top of my bucket list for a while. Stay tuned!
Agree. Way more scenic than driving through the Midwest. There's been many times on my travels this summer that I've been like... wow! Look at that! Any tips for Yellowstone? Heading there & Grand Teton are in about a week.
@@bryanhauer There is a supercharger at West Yellowstone just outside that entrance. Traffic is 45 mph or less, but expect jams due to people stopping to look at things, or more likely, a bison is on the road. There is also a supercharger in Jackson if you're entering from the southern entrance via Grand Teton. You can use Autopilot, but set the distance to 4+ so sudden stops from the car in front gives the car/you more time to react. If you want to play it safe, I recommend charging to 85-90%, turn off Sentry Mode (or you're going to have tons of events of people walking by your Tesla, and to save on battery). I used 30-40% of the battery driving around there each day I was there. The weather can be unpredictable too, so it might suddenly start raining, so plan for that if you start seeing really dark clouds in the distance. For sections of the park that are really small, I preferred just leaving the a/c on. If it looks like an area you'll be spending a lot of time in, like Mammoth Hot Springs or Old Faithful though, leave the a/c off when you leave the car. Expect a lot of stares from people, even though you're not likely the only Tesla there. Bring a sun hat, sunscreen, and pack plenty of water, as it can get hot there if the sun is out.
I'm super interested in your thoughts on the Swing-a-Way as that was my original plan, but was worried about covering up any cameras/sensors. Let me know when you get it and try it out how you like it and hope you have a fast recovery and can get out there on the road soon 😀
Your video is great! But the music could come down a bit. I keep turning up to hear you then running back to turn the music down. Thanks for a great video, nonetheless. I like that you talk about charging up with a "cushion" to make sure you have enough to make it to the next charging station. I see a lot of guys unplugging early when the car says they'll arrive with like 3% or so. I wouldn't run my ICE car that low on a roadtrip!
interesting...I am looking at the Tesla supercharger map is showing the St. George location as 250kw charger...they must've updated the infrastructure after you filmed this.
That is odd! The Convention Center Drive charger was most certainly one of the slowest I had been to and was 74kW I believe. I just looked it up too and you’re right on Tesla’s website. PlugShare still has it at 74kW. They must have upgraded it. On the way back I skipped it cause I thought it would be so slow. That’s welcome news!
Looking forward to seeing your trip to MN (my home state) - I haven't been there for a decade, but may head over to visit family soon. Are you using the detailed setting for ABRP (eg setting your typical wh/mi and adding the weigh of your gear)? If you're not, that might give you a really accurate arrival SoC for the chargers. I plan my trips with ABRP and alter the stops (adding waypoints) to hit points of interest and chargers that are faster/have better rest stop facilities. I like to try to arrive with 10-15% for peace of mind (highest charging speed for the Model 3 starts around 13% so I'm not missing anything by arriving with that SoC - you can set preferred arrival SoC in ABRP, if you're not already). I usually arrive lower because it never feels like I"m speeding when I drive this car. Ha! Hope you keep enjoying the journey!
I'm not using the detailed settings. Will need to set that up. So far I've just been giving myself an extra 25% and that's worked for the most part, but on long stretches (over 3 hours) it super inaccurate and can leave me with some range anxiety. On the way back to Vegas I was down to 3% trying to make it from Beaver, UT all the way to Las Vegas. 3% without the cargo box would be fine, but with and I was sweating 😰
Why don't you use the energy app? Or will that come in the future videos (I'm still like 1.5 years in the past, just found your videos a few weeks ago :D)? Energy app is showing your range depending on the consumption of the last 5/15/30 miles so it would automatically take the cargo box into account and give you a much more accurate estimate for the range...
Thanks for the question! I’ve talked about that previously a few times, but that’s been wildly off as well at times. Luckily in the last 6 months or so the regular estimate is quite accurate and I now have a rear cargo box that creates only around 5% range loss vs the 25-35% with the rooftop box. In general it’s much more accurate overall than back then. It now takes into consideration previous miles, topography, weather, wind etc.
slowing down to 70mph would probably help a lot on your range going down so quick before Green River, UT. 80mph with that roof topper is probably killing your range. You need some Rain-X. LOL
You'd never believe how many times I've cleaned that windshield and 10 minutes later it's covered 🤷♂️ Haha. As for the speed... I know, it's just hard when traffic is going faster and of course human nature is to want to get their faster, but then I just end up charging more. Can't win. Haha. Thanks for commenting.
When I had my model S. I loved the urban chargers. It was a solid 72kw and usually nobody was there. Now I have my Y. I can see how it would be irritating. I have been to a few of those super chargers :)
Yep, I usually just try to get enough to get onto the next one. I used to stay too long at chargers because of the cargo box, but over the summer and fall found the sweet spot so don't waste as much time.
@@bryanhauer I think we all go o through that. I remember feeling like “what’s another 15 minutes “ or freaking out a little when I would get somewhere with less than 10%. In the model S j just trusted the system and it was always spot on. The great thing with Tesla is that when you get to the supercharger, you know it will work
Hey Chuck - I think I mentioned using an app called A Better Route Planner (ABRP) which you can find on the app stores. A lot of Tesla owners use it as it basically gives you the most efficient way to use the Supercharger network, but I found with the Cargo Box range loss I wasn't able to really use it to its full potential as it couldn't accurately help me. It works best if you aren't towing anything or don't have a rooftop cargo box like I do. It usually has you stop more frequently, but for much shorter periods of time at each Supercharger. I've found that after 21k miles driven in the past 6 months that looking ahead at Tesla's Supercharger page on their website along with comparing that to what other types of chargers using the Plugshare app or campgrounds are in the area using apps like Campendium has worked for me. It's kind of a mishmash of the onscreen Tesla software and then planning ahead using Tesla Supercharger webpage, Plugshare app & Campendium app that allows me to plan my travel day ahead of time and feel comfortable I'll be fine on a camping trip. This is most important when traveling into areas that are extremely remote. It's not much of an issue if you're say driving from one major city to another along an interstate. There's plenty of Superchargers along those routes and the onscreen Tesla software does a great job for those trips.
Unfortunately no, but you might be thinking of Destination Chargers which are sometimes free and are usually at hotels/resorts. They are also usually very slow (like 16 kW) so are more for charging overnight while you sleep at the hotel.
haha another question...I am waiting your Beaver, UT charging portion...how would I know which superchargers are 250kw and which ones are the 150kw? edit: NVM! I see the labels on top specify how many kw! good to know!
Thanks. I'm using the UTEBIT Heavy Duty Tripod Camera Mount Clamp with a Tesla Key card wallet (the ones Tesla gives you the key cards in when you buy a Tesla) to keep the clamp from digging into the dashboard (works perfectly) and then a case for the Osmo Pocket called the Skyreat Aluminum Mount Holder Expansion Accessories for DJI Osmo Pocket that just screws onto the clamps tripod mount. All can be found on Amazon and together cost a total of about $25.
@@thucksoll Thank you! I appreciate that. Yep the setup with the Osmo Pocket works great as it's light, you can just hit a button for it to swivel around to the front or back and it has the built in gimbal. Really been working nicely.
I am thinking of getting a Tesla model Y. But after watching your video, I am little confused as to why the car didn’t seem to be that fuel efficient (to use gasoline analogy). You had to make so many stops, true the costs was still much cheaper compare to gasoline, but the time lost…?
Hey Gus - Remember one thing... I'm losing 25% range from having the cargo box on top. 99.9% of people won't have a cargo box so your range will be much better. You should get a true 300+ miles with the Model Y Long Range and be able to consistently drive it down to under 5% without ever worrying about the things I'm worrying about. I made the decision that I was ok with the more frequent stops as I wouldn't be able to camp and do the things I'm doing without the cargo box, but none of that would matter to 99.9% of Tesla buyers. Will it still mean more/longer stops on a long road-trip? Sure, but that will get better over time, like all technology. Most people aren't driving 16,000 miles in 3.5 months like me either so for the average family road-trip, it will add a bit more time so instead of pulling into a gas station, quickly filling up and leaving, you'll need to go to a Supercharger and grab a bite to eat, go to the bathroom etc and then be on your way. If your goal is to drive it for a living where you're on a time schedule like long distance deliveries, it's not for you, but if you're taking the occasional road-trip for the holidays or a summer vacation, it's extremely capable and a joy to drive. You'll save some money compared to gas, but it'll currently take a bit longer. For comparison, I'd say my average Supercharger charging session costs about $13 and takes about 20 minutes while my previous gas car was about $40 and took about 5 minutes. The driving experience doesn't compare though. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😀
Oh and one other thought... most people will charge from home at night like they do their phones, so it's actually quite a bit more convenient as you never have to go to a station except in a pinch or on long road trips.
@@bryanhauer Hi Bryan, thanks so much for that, really appreciated it and I really enjoyed your video. Where I live, people are super conscious around the issue environment and sustainability. So quite frankly, I feel more and more awkward driving a diesel guzzling car..😫🤗
Thank you for this video I did have a couple questions, what would the normal time be for this trip if you didn't have to make the stops at the electric chargers? It seems like it's an extra 2to3hours? Also in terms of traveling on the East Coast if you stay at more upper scale hotels they don't have charging stations what do you do in those cases? I don't know if you've had that scenario though
That's probably a good estimate, but maybe even more. I'd say the average time to charge on a road trip is about 30 minutes compared to 5-10 minutes at a gas station. It's definitely not as convenient, but I kind of like how it breaks up the trip a bit more. Stopping every 1.5 - 2 hours for a break seems to be more manageable and less draining. I of course am also not in any hurry so that probably factors into it as well. As for hotels with charging... I've found that most upscales hotels do offer some type of EV charging, but most throughout the country are very slow so you'd need to leave the car charging overnight to see any real gain. 3rd party chargers like EVGO or Electrify America are also hit or miss as they're either super slow or you'd need a very expensive adaptor just to get close to 50kW charge. You can always check the PlugShare app which details almost all chargers on all networks. Luckily the Supercharger network is pretty vast so I haven't run into that issue often. Thanks for watching!
He stated according to apple maps it would be 10 hrs. Once he put it in his tesla it said 12 hrs and 48 mins. In reality it took about 15 hrs. He started at 4:45 AM and before he started to charge in Silverthorne Co it was already 6:20 PM (about 14 hrs) and he still needed another hour to get to Denver.
@@AZ6023 While true, there were lots of aspects I don't film like stopping to eat, work or timezone changes etc... Sometimes when on the road I'd pull over to work on a client request or need to take a meeting and didn't take that into account. None of these trips are usually directly to a destination. Lots of variables so take the total time based on the clock with a grain of salt. Appreciate you watching 😀
It's tricky. It's usually based on the kWh used combined with the local cost of electricity where the Supercharger is located although where it gets tricky is some states (used to be around 20, but not sure what it currently is) allow charging based on time (which states like California banned). With that said... after driving almost 17,000 miles in 4 months all around the US, my average charging time is about 20 minutes and cost is around $13. Here's a breakdown from the Tesla website. Hope this helps! Where possible, owners are billed per kWh (kilowatt-hour), which is the most fair and simple method. In other areas, we bill for the service per minute. When billing per minute, there are two tiers to account for changes in charging speeds, called “tier 1” and “tier 2”. Tier 1 applies while cars are charging at or below 60 kW and tier 2 applies while cars are charging above 60 kW. Tier 1 is half the cost of tier 2. Tier 1 also applies anytime your vehicle is sharing Supercharger power with another car. Pricing to use a Supercharger may vary by location, and prices may change from time to time. All prices include taxes and fees. Specific pricing for each Supercharger location is shown on the popup of the selected pin on the navigation application on the vehicle touchscreen. Certain Supercharger stations offer on-peak and off-peak rates. The rates and peak times are both displayed in the navigation application on the vehicle touchscreen. Standard Supercharger fees apply after free Supercharging credits are used.
I've noticed the cheapest time is late at night in the middle of nowhere. In all honesty though... it's already pretty inexpensive so you won't notice the fluctuations too much. Only time I do is when charging at night in the middle of nowhere and then in the morning if I pull into a major city during business hours you'll notice instead of it costing $13, it's now $18. Most people charge 99% of the time at night at home so rarely have to worry about it. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for watching!
Hi Bryan loving ur videos, am a future MY purchaser, later this year when they become available Down under for purchase.... Pop quiz, you know how sometimes u see videos of ICE drivers pulling away from the petrol bowser with the nozzle still in the car!!! Can that happen with a Tesla? Will it allow u to drive away without unplugging? Ask for me...not a friend...lol :)
Thanks so much! That is not possible thankfully. The car won’t work or go into drive when charging. There have been some complaints that this might be a hazard cause let’s say someone was at your window trying to rob you… you can’t put the car into gear and drive away even if your life was in danger. I can’t remember if Tesla put a button on the screen now to disconnect in this rare case, but will look next time.
For anyone who's curious about total cost from Supercharging 1700 miles from Las Vegas to Minneapolis (WITH A CARGO BOX), this is the breakdown... 1700 miles = $187.26. It would be even better (at least 25%) without a cargo box.
$18.88 Linq High Roller Las Vegas, NV Supercharger.
$10.36
$16.52
$20.72
$3.77
$9.86
$12.03
$7.25
$15.66
$4.93
$10.32
$5.04
$7.43
$8.43
$5.52
$5.06
$19.60
$5.88 Albert Lea, MN Supercharger
A stop every 100 miles...A quite a bit of extra time. Especially for heading East with the wind most of the time.
Man..Please share your music. Every video I hear something new I really like!! My Tesla racks got installed today and my Thule motion xt alpine will be here soon enough..
Oh yeah, I'll have to start doing that as others have mentioned that too. I'm just glad you guys like the tunes 😀 Congrats on the rack and cargo box! Will free up the inside for sure. Safe travels out there!
I drive 1600 miles to Arizona each year in the winter, with the same cargo box on top. Definitely kills your range, but I still get there feeling much less worn out compared to my former diesel truck.
Absolutely! Autopilot is probably my favorite part of owning a Tesla. Makes for a nice relaxing trip. I will admit I can't wait for the days when I can drive well over 400 miles on a charge (real world mileage) so the Cybertruck can't come soon enough for me 😀 Until then I don't mind stopping an extra time or two to charge due to the cargo box. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the time you put into these videos. I watch alot of Tesla content, and really enjoy your videos. Cant wait to see where the next Teslas Adventure takes you!
Thanks so much, James! You have no idea how much that means to me. When you make these you never know if anyone will watch them, but especially if people enjoy them, so it's always nice to hear when they do 😀 The upcoming trips are going to be super fun and are some of the places I've had at the top of my bucket list for a while. Stay tuned!
Congratulations, you found the only rainy day in Vegas.
Haha. Very true.
Road trip back took an extra day so part 2 video will be coming this weekend. Thanks for watching!
Almost finished editing part 2. These long trips take forever to edit 😀 Should be uploading tonight.
I must say, the scenery out west is beautiful. I drove to Yellowstone and Grand Canyon recently, and loved all the change of scenery from the Midwest.
Agree. Way more scenic than driving through the Midwest. There's been many times on my travels this summer that I've been like... wow! Look at that! Any tips for Yellowstone? Heading there & Grand Teton are in about a week.
@@bryanhauer There is a supercharger at West Yellowstone just outside that entrance. Traffic is 45 mph or less, but expect jams due to people stopping to look at things, or more likely, a bison is on the road. There is also a supercharger in Jackson if you're entering from the southern entrance via Grand Teton. You can use Autopilot, but set the distance to 4+ so sudden stops from the car in front gives the car/you more time to react.
If you want to play it safe, I recommend charging to 85-90%, turn off Sentry Mode (or you're going to have tons of events of people walking by your Tesla, and to save on battery). I used 30-40% of the battery driving around there each day I was there. The weather can be unpredictable too, so it might suddenly start raining, so plan for that if you start seeing really dark clouds in the distance.
For sections of the park that are really small, I preferred just leaving the a/c on. If it looks like an area you'll be spending a lot of time in, like Mammoth Hot Springs or Old Faithful though, leave the a/c off when you leave the car.
Expect a lot of stares from people, even though you're not likely the only Tesla there.
Bring a sun hat, sunscreen, and pack plenty of water, as it can get hot there if the sun is out.
@@Geckogold Awesome! Very helpful & appreciated 😀
The reason it used more power going from beaver to green river was the 80 miles per hour you were driving
Cool 👍🏻
Cool video man, nice to see those beautiful landscapes. Keep going
Thank you 🙏 I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!
We are anxious to try out our swing-a-way hitch mount cargo box for traveling in the model Y. Had surgery so our western trip has been delayed again.
I'm super interested in your thoughts on the Swing-a-Way as that was my original plan, but was worried about covering up any cameras/sensors. Let me know when you get it and try it out how you like it and hope you have a fast recovery and can get out there on the road soon 😀
Your video is great! But the music could come down a bit. I keep turning up to hear you then running back to turn the music down. Thanks for a great video, nonetheless. I like that you talk about charging up with a "cushion" to make sure you have enough to make it to the next charging station. I see a lot of guys unplugging early when the car says they'll arrive with like 3% or so. I wouldn't run my ICE car that low on a roadtrip!
Thanks for the feedback! Still trying to find the sweet spot for both.
@@bryanhauer Keep up the GREAT videos!
interesting...I am looking at the Tesla supercharger map is showing the St. George location as 250kw charger...they must've updated the infrastructure after you filmed this.
That is odd! The Convention Center Drive charger was most certainly one of the slowest I had been to and was 74kW I believe. I just looked it up too and you’re right on Tesla’s website. PlugShare still has it at 74kW. They must have upgraded it. On the way back I skipped it cause I thought it would be so slow. That’s welcome news!
Looking forward to seeing your trip to MN (my home state) - I haven't been there for a decade, but may head over to visit family soon.
Are you using the detailed setting for ABRP (eg setting your typical wh/mi and adding the weigh of your gear)? If you're not, that might give you a really accurate arrival SoC for the chargers. I plan my trips with ABRP and alter the stops (adding waypoints) to hit points of interest and chargers that are faster/have better rest stop facilities. I like to try to arrive with 10-15% for peace of mind (highest charging speed for the Model 3 starts around 13% so I'm not missing anything by arriving with that SoC - you can set preferred arrival SoC in ABRP, if you're not already). I usually arrive lower because it never feels like I"m speeding when I drive this car. Ha!
Hope you keep enjoying the journey!
I'm not using the detailed settings. Will need to set that up. So far I've just been giving myself an extra 25% and that's worked for the most part, but on long stretches (over 3 hours) it super inaccurate and can leave me with some range anxiety. On the way back to Vegas I was down to 3% trying to make it from Beaver, UT all the way to Las Vegas. 3% without the cargo box would be fine, but with and I was sweating 😰
Utah-a beautiful state.
It sure is 😀 I plan to spend more time there.
Why don't you use the energy app? Or will that come in the future videos (I'm still like 1.5 years in the past, just found your videos a few weeks ago :D)?
Energy app is showing your range depending on the consumption of the last 5/15/30 miles so it would automatically take the cargo box into account and give you a much more accurate estimate for the range...
Thanks for the question! I’ve talked about that previously a few times, but that’s been wildly off as well at times. Luckily in the last 6 months or so the regular estimate is quite accurate and I now have a rear cargo box that creates only around 5% range loss vs the 25-35% with the rooftop box. In general it’s much more accurate overall than back then. It now takes into consideration previous miles, topography, weather, wind etc.
@@bryanhauer thanks for the information, didn’t know that the energy app wasn’t working better either. And super fast response time! 🚀😄👍🏻
slowing down to 70mph would probably help a lot on your range going down so quick before Green River, UT. 80mph with that roof topper is probably killing your range. You need some Rain-X. LOL
You'd never believe how many times I've cleaned that windshield and 10 minutes later it's covered 🤷♂️ Haha. As for the speed... I know, it's just hard when traffic is going faster and of course human nature is to want to get their faster, but then I just end up charging more. Can't win. Haha. Thanks for commenting.
When I had my model S. I loved the urban chargers. It was a solid 72kw and usually nobody was there. Now I have my Y. I can see how it would be irritating. I have been to a few of those super chargers :)
Yep, I usually just try to get enough to get onto the next one. I used to stay too long at chargers because of the cargo box, but over the summer and fall found the sweet spot so don't waste as much time.
@@bryanhauer I think we all go o through that. I remember feeling like “what’s another 15 minutes “ or freaking out a little when I would get somewhere with less than 10%. In the model S j just trusted the system and it was always spot on. The great thing with Tesla is that when you get to the supercharger, you know it will work
@@Chrisb8s Very true 😀
Glenwood Canyon, CO ON i70 is block - DO NOT GO TO Denver that way!!!!
Thanks for the heads up! Skipped Colorado on the way back & went 80 west through Wyoming & then 15 south through Utah.
You mention using a route planning app, and doing some analysis off line. What are you using different then the onboard tesla software?
Hey Chuck - I think I mentioned using an app called A Better Route Planner (ABRP) which you can find on the app stores. A lot of Tesla owners use it as it basically gives you the most efficient way to use the Supercharger network, but I found with the Cargo Box range loss I wasn't able to really use it to its full potential as it couldn't accurately help me. It works best if you aren't towing anything or don't have a rooftop cargo box like I do. It usually has you stop more frequently, but for much shorter periods of time at each Supercharger.
I've found that after 21k miles driven in the past 6 months that looking ahead at Tesla's Supercharger page on their website along with comparing that to what other types of chargers using the Plugshare app or campgrounds are in the area using apps like Campendium has worked for me. It's kind of a mishmash of the onscreen Tesla software and then planning ahead using Tesla Supercharger webpage, Plugshare app & Campendium app that allows me to plan my travel day ahead of time and feel comfortable I'll be fine on a camping trip. This is most important when traveling into areas that are extremely remote. It's not much of an issue if you're say driving from one major city to another along an interstate. There's plenty of Superchargers along those routes and the onscreen Tesla software does a great job for those trips.
@@bryanhauer Thanks. That's great information for the less experienced.
Not a problem. Glad I could help 😀
Push it man! Good video though. PS expand your music horizons damn.
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I am new to Tesla...but I thought I read online that the urban chargers were free? I guess that isn't actually true?
Unfortunately no, but you might be thinking of Destination Chargers which are sometimes free and are usually at hotels/resorts. They are also usually very slow (like 16 kW) so are more for charging overnight while you sleep at the hotel.
@@bryanhauer ahh yes...destination chargers! thanks for the clarification.
haha another question...I am waiting your Beaver, UT charging portion...how would I know which superchargers are 250kw and which ones are the 150kw?
edit: NVM! I see the labels on top specify how many kw! good to know!
Yep. Typically a Supercharger station will only have one speed, but Beaver, UT has two so they are labeled there.
What are you using to mount your osmo pocket. Looks like a pretty cool setup .
Thanks. I'm using the UTEBIT Heavy Duty Tripod Camera Mount Clamp with a Tesla Key card wallet (the ones Tesla gives you the key cards in when you buy a Tesla) to keep the clamp from digging into the dashboard (works perfectly) and then a case for the Osmo Pocket called the Skyreat Aluminum Mount Holder Expansion Accessories for DJI Osmo Pocket that just screws onto the clamps tripod mount.
All can be found on Amazon and together cost a total of about $25.
@@bryanhauer thank you! Just found your channel tonight. Great video!
@@thucksoll Thank you! I appreciate that. Yep the setup with the Osmo Pocket works great as it's light, you can just hit a button for it to swivel around to the front or back and it has the built in gimbal. Really been working nicely.
I am thinking of getting a Tesla model Y. But after watching your video, I am little confused as to why the car didn’t seem to be that fuel efficient (to use gasoline analogy). You had to make so many stops, true the costs was still much cheaper compare to gasoline, but the time lost…?
Hey Gus - Remember one thing... I'm losing 25% range from having the cargo box on top. 99.9% of people won't have a cargo box so your range will be much better. You should get a true 300+ miles with the Model Y Long Range and be able to consistently drive it down to under 5% without ever worrying about the things I'm worrying about. I made the decision that I was ok with the more frequent stops as I wouldn't be able to camp and do the things I'm doing without the cargo box, but none of that would matter to 99.9% of Tesla buyers.
Will it still mean more/longer stops on a long road-trip? Sure, but that will get better over time, like all technology. Most people aren't driving 16,000 miles in 3.5 months like me either so for the average family road-trip, it will add a bit more time so instead of pulling into a gas station, quickly filling up and leaving, you'll need to go to a Supercharger and grab a bite to eat, go to the bathroom etc and then be on your way. If your goal is to drive it for a living where you're on a time schedule like long distance deliveries, it's not for you, but if you're taking the occasional road-trip for the holidays or a summer vacation, it's extremely capable and a joy to drive.
You'll save some money compared to gas, but it'll currently take a bit longer. For comparison, I'd say my average Supercharger charging session costs about $13 and takes about 20 minutes while my previous gas car was about $40 and took about 5 minutes. The driving experience doesn't compare though. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😀
Oh and one other thought... most people will charge from home at night like they do their phones, so it's actually quite a bit more convenient as you never have to go to a station except in a pinch or on long road trips.
@@bryanhauer Hi Bryan, thanks so much for that, really appreciated it and I really enjoyed your video. Where I live, people are super conscious around the issue environment and sustainability. So quite frankly, I feel more and more awkward driving a diesel guzzling car..😫🤗
Hey Bryan, I'm planning to order one this week Is your referral link still valid? Let me know and keep up the good work!
It is. It’s in the description of each video. Thanks so much 🙏 I appreciate that.
Thank you for this video I did have a couple questions, what would the normal time be for this trip if you didn't have to make the stops at the electric chargers? It seems like it's an extra 2to3hours? Also in terms of traveling on the East Coast if you stay at more upper scale hotels they don't have charging stations what do you do in those cases? I don't know if you've had that scenario though
That's probably a good estimate, but maybe even more. I'd say the average time to charge on a road trip is about 30 minutes compared to 5-10 minutes at a gas station. It's definitely not as convenient, but I kind of like how it breaks up the trip a bit more. Stopping every 1.5 - 2 hours for a break seems to be more manageable and less draining. I of course am also not in any hurry so that probably factors into it as well.
As for hotels with charging... I've found that most upscales hotels do offer some type of EV charging, but most throughout the country are very slow so you'd need to leave the car charging overnight to see any real gain. 3rd party chargers like EVGO or Electrify America are also hit or miss as they're either super slow or you'd need a very expensive adaptor just to get close to 50kW charge. You can always check the PlugShare app which details almost all chargers on all networks. Luckily the Supercharger network is pretty vast so I haven't run into that issue often.
Thanks for watching!
@@bryanhauer Thank you for the detailed answer.
He stated according to apple maps it would be 10 hrs. Once he put it in his tesla it said 12 hrs and 48 mins. In reality it took about 15 hrs. He started at 4:45 AM and before he started to charge in Silverthorne Co it was already 6:20 PM (about 14 hrs) and he still needed another hour to get to Denver.
@@AZ6023 While true, there were lots of aspects I don't film like stopping to eat, work or timezone changes etc... Sometimes when on the road I'd pull over to work on a client request or need to take a meeting and didn't take that into account. None of these trips are usually directly to a destination. Lots of variables so take the total time based on the clock with a grain of salt. Appreciate you watching 😀
Do you pay the same for 70kw super charging compared to V2 and V3 ? Or is it based on total electric used. (Sorry still learning)
It's tricky. It's usually based on the kWh used combined with the local cost of electricity where the Supercharger is located although where it gets tricky is some states (used to be around 20, but not sure what it currently is) allow charging based on time (which states like California banned). With that said... after driving almost 17,000 miles in 4 months all around the US, my average charging time is about 20 minutes and cost is around $13. Here's a breakdown from the Tesla website. Hope this helps!
Where possible, owners are billed per kWh (kilowatt-hour), which is the most fair and simple method. In other areas, we bill for the service per minute.
When billing per minute, there are two tiers to account for changes in charging speeds, called “tier 1” and “tier 2”.
Tier 1 applies while cars are charging at or below 60 kW and tier 2 applies while cars are charging above 60 kW. Tier 1 is half the cost of tier 2.
Tier 1 also applies anytime your vehicle is sharing Supercharger power with another car.
Pricing to use a Supercharger may vary by location, and prices may change from time to time. All prices include taxes and fees.
Specific pricing for each Supercharger location is shown on the popup of the selected pin on the navigation application on the vehicle touchscreen.
Certain Supercharger stations offer on-peak and off-peak rates. The rates and peak times are both displayed in the navigation application on the vehicle touchscreen.
Standard Supercharger fees apply after free Supercharging credits are used.
I've noticed the cheapest time is late at night in the middle of nowhere. In all honesty though... it's already pretty inexpensive so you won't notice the fluctuations too much. Only time I do is when charging at night in the middle of nowhere and then in the morning if I pull into a major city during business hours you'll notice instead of it costing $13, it's now $18. Most people charge 99% of the time at night at home so rarely have to worry about it. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for watching!
Min 25 what song is that?
Waterslide by Loving Caliber (Tribute Version).
@@bryanhauer thank you!
Hi Bryan loving ur videos, am a future MY purchaser, later this year when they become available Down under for purchase.... Pop quiz, you know how sometimes u see videos of ICE drivers pulling away from the petrol bowser with the nozzle still in the car!!! Can that happen with a Tesla? Will it allow u to drive away without unplugging? Ask for me...not a friend...lol :)
Thanks so much! That is not possible thankfully. The car won’t work or go into drive when charging.
There have been some complaints that this might be a hazard cause let’s say someone was at your window trying to rob you… you can’t put the car into gear and drive away even if your life was in danger. I can’t remember if Tesla put a button on the screen now to disconnect in this rare case, but will look next time.
Is you my standard or long range?
I have the 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range.