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Exploring EV Charging Evolution Between El Paso and Phoenix
A week ago, I embarked on a brief journey from the vicinity of El Paso to Phoenix, Arizona. Historically, my electric vehicle trips along this route have largely been confined to I-10 due to the availability of charging stations in locations like Las Cruces, Deming, Lordsburg, Benson, Tucson, and Casa Grande. However, the segment between Lordsburg and Benson presents challenges for many EVs; currently, the V2 Supercharger in Willcox doesn’t accommodate non-Tesla vehicles and won’t do so until upgrades (V3/V4) are implemented.
Before embracing road trips with electric vehicles (EVs), my travels seldom took me through Tucson en route to Phoenix. With the exception of Texas Canyon and Tucson itself—both worth a glance—the drive often lacks excitement. Those accustomed to desert landscapes may find them mundane after repeated journeys; the need for variability during travel becomes essential for staying alert behind the wheel. For that reason, I typically veer off interstate paths in either Deming or Lordsburg in favor of back roads.
The Evolution of Alternative Routes for Tesla Drivers
Navigating US-70 followed by US-60 used to prove quite difficult even for Tesla owners until recent advancements made it viable again. Successfully making this detour required nearly a full charge initially while hoping you could efficiently navigate through Safford’s rolling hills without depletion—especially during steep ascents within San Carlos reservation territory—where most journeys tended towards lower speeds due to reduced speed limits accompanied by minimal charging infrastructure.
Fortunately, changes have emerged over recent years significantly improving charging accessibility along these routes: Shortly before my trip commenced Electrify America established a station within Globe thus compressing significant distances between available charge points; Moreover an auto dealership located conveniently across from Safford’s lot recently unveiled another 24/7 charging facility offering up-to 160 kW speeds—creating coverage gaps no longer exceeding 70–80 miles throughout this corridor! Given modern EV capabilities—even when tackling rugged terrains with robust acceleration profiles—most cars can comfortably traverse inland highways or explore more secluded paths without anxiety about their reserves running dry mid-route!
The Importance of Closely Located Charging Stations
The distribution format here might not line up perfectly with NEVI’s standards targeting four stalls every fifty miles; however these developments represent immense progress compared against prior provisions catering mainly towards RV grounds only before now.
An effective strategy hinges upon optimizing time spent at charging stations: Ideally arranging outlets spaced approximately half equidistant relative each vehicle’s maximum traveling range enables smoother transit experiences overall! As modern options allow drivers significant autonomy during long hauls—even though average ranges vary dramatically—it becomes imperative genuine disparity concerning power usage exists contingent upon multiple influencing aspects such as load weightages passengers carry while driving alongside but also extensions like roof ads cargo systems/packs combined as well too effectively regardless large trailer attachments enhancing road resistance considerably further impacting performance metrics over distance travelled ahead significantly!
A Smooth Trip Experience: My Personal Observations
Diving into specifics regarding my own personal experiences arising throughout referenced excursion briefly mentioned previously—it stands revealed that spacing approximating seventy-eight-mile intervals yielded tremendous results overall where most timed intervals maintained footholds crossing levels hovering around fifteen percent all-way up past sixty percent pushing speeds correspondingly optimized allowing greater energy throughput classic Bolt-styled design potentiality yielding mere twenty-thirty-minute fueling briefings hence resulting net commute duration greatly reduced avoiding burdensome hour-long recharges witnessed otherwise encountered previously!
Refining The Route: What Would Have Enhanced My Journey?
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