Long trip report from St Pete, FL to Long Island, NY using Electrify America DC Fast Chargers

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  1. 2019 Kona EV Ultimate - 5000 miles on odometer

    Econo mode, “0” regen, Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) - on, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - on, Adaptive Cruise Control - on

    Most of the driving was during daylight hours so not much use of the headlights except in a few rain storms. Driving at posted speed limit +/- depending on conditions.

    2 adults (about 310 lbs.) and approximately 300 lbs. of cargo inside.

    Left St Pete, FL: 100% SOC, tire pressure 43psi all around, OAT 72F, wind SE @ 10mph, clear skies.

    Arrived at Gainesville, FL: 40% SOC, tire pressure 46psi all around, OAT 70F, wind SE @ 15mph, clear skies.

    145 miles, average speed 63 mph, 3.8 miles/KW, Charge time 37 minutes, added 32KW

    I was going to charge to 70% but when I plugged in the screen on the EA station showed $1.00 session fee and .58/ minute. It should have shown no session fee and .35/minute with the Hyundai Select Plan.

    I called EA and confirmed I was on the “Hyundai Select Plan” and they put me on hold to figure it out. After about a 1 minute hold they got it straightened out and they told me to keep charging and I would not be billed for the session. Charged to 81% for free! No stats from EA as to charge rate, time, and energy delivered, like it never happened. Estimated cost if I had to pay, about $10.00

    Left Gainesville, FL 81% SOC, tire pressure 46psi all around, OAT 70F, wind SE @ 15mph, clear skies.

    Arrived at Brunswick, GA: 29% SOC, tire pressure 45psi all around, OAT 65F, wind SE @ 15-20mph, clear skies.

    143 miles, average speed 56 mph, 4.1 miles/KW, Charge time 27 minutes, Energy delivered 30KW

    Details from EA bill:

    Walmart 639 - Brunswick, GA
    150 Altama Connector
    Brunswick, Georgia 31525
    Charger #100249-02
    Connector #2
    Total paid: $9.41
    Session ID: 236566
    Transaction ID: NA
    Charging pricing: $0.00/session + $0.35/minute (pre-tax)
    Charging cost: $9.41
    Discount: $ 0.00
    Idling: $0.00 ($0.40/min)
    Sales tax (0%): $ 0.00
    End state of charge: 68%
    Energy delivered: 29.5 kWh
    Max charging rate: 76.77 kWh
    Charging time: 00:26:54

    Left Brunswick, GA: 68% SOC, tire pressure 46psi all around, OAT 65F, wind SE @ 15-20mph, clear skies.

    Arrived at Walterboro, SC: 22% SOC, tire pressure 47psi all around, OAT 79F, wind ESE @ 15-20mph, clear skies.

    134 miles, average speed 66 mph, 4.2 miles/KW, Charge time 46 minutes, Energy delivered 41KW

    Details from EA bill:

    Walmart 1358 - Walterboro, SC
    2110 Bells Highway
    Walterboro, South Carolina 29488
    Charger #100247-04
    Connector #2
    Total paid: $17.30
    Session ID: 236626
    Transaction ID: NA
    Charging pricing: $0.00/session + $0.35/minute (pre-tax)
    Charging cost: $16.02
    Discount: $ 0.00
    Idling: $0.00 ($0.40/min)
    Sales tax (8.000%): $ 1.28
    End state of charge: 79%
    Energy delivered: 41.0 kWh
    Max charging rate: 73.9 kW
    Charging time: 00:45:46

    Left Walterboro, SC: 79% SOC, tire pressure 46psi all around, OAT 79F, wind ESE @ 20-25mph, clear skies.

    A/C set to 78 degrees, fan set on lowest speed, seat cooling on high.

    Arrived at Lumberton, NC: 19% SOC, tire pressure 47psi all around, OAT 85F, wind E @ 20-25mph, cloudy skies.

    164 miles, average speed 66 mph, 4.0 miles/KW, Charge time 48 minutes, Energy delivered 44KW

    Details from EA bill:

    Walmart 1155 (Lumberton, NC)
    5070 Fayetteville Road
    Lumberton, North Carolina 28358
    Charger #100618-03
    Connector #2
    Total paid: $1.20
    Session ID: 236739
    Transaction ID: NA
    Charging pricing: $0.00/session + $0.35/minute (pre-tax)
    Charging cost: $1.20
    Discount: $ 0.00
    Idling: $0.00 ($0.40/min)
    Sales tax (0%): $ 0.00
    End state of charge: 22%
    Energy delivered: 3.5 kWh
    Max charging rate: 66.6 kW
    Charging time: 00:03:26

    Switched to a different station at same location, thought the max charging rate would go up, it did a little. I think the Battery Management System turned on the A/C to cool the HV battery pack.

    Details from EA bill:

    Walmart 1155 (Lumberton, NC)
    5070 Fayetteville Road
    Lumberton, North Carolina 28358
    Charger #100618-04
    Connector #1
    Total paid: $15.84
    Session ID: 236744
    Transaction ID: NA
    Charging pricing: $0.00/session + $0.35/minute (pre-tax)
    Charging cost: $15.84
    Discount: $ 0.00
    Idling: $0.00 ($0.40/min)
    Sales tax (0%): $ 0.00
    End state of charge: 79%
    Energy delivered: 40.3 kWh
    Max charging rate: 69.56 kW
    Charging time: 00:45:15

    Left Lumberton, NC: 79% SOC, tire pressure 47psi all around, OAT 85F, wind E @ 20-25mph, cloudy skies.

    A/C set to 78 degrees, fan set on lowest speed, seat cooling on high.

    Stopped at Lee Ford in Wilson, NC for a free Level 2 charge, 46% to 51% just for fun. Talked to a salesperson (from about 10 feet away, social distance +) about how the virus is hurting sales and we both hope things will get better soon. He was not interested in anything to do with BEV’s.

    Stayed in Wilson overnight.

    Left Wilson: Tire pressure 42psi all around, OAT 62F, wind E @ 15mph, cloudy skies

    Arrived at Emporia, VA: 22% SOS, tire pressure 45psi all around, OAT 68F, wind E @ 20mph, rain.

    174 miles, average speed 50 mph, 4.2 miles/KW, Charge time 30 minutes, Energy delivered 33KW

    Details from EA bill:

    Walmart 2805 Emporia

    303 Market Drive
    Emporia, Virginia 28347
    Charger #100293-01
    Connector #2
    Total paid: $10.63
    Session ID: 237056
    Transaction ID: NA
    Charging pricing: $0.00/session + $0.35/minute (pre-tax)
    Charging cost: $10.63
    Discount: $ 0.00
    Idling: $0.00 ($0.40/min)
    Sales tax (0%): $ 0.00
    End state of charge: 69%
    Energy delivered: 33.4 kWh
    Max charging rate: 76.54 kW
    Charging time: 00:30:23

    Left Emporia: 69% SOC, Tire pressure 45psi all around, OAT 68F, wind E @ 20mph, rain

    Arrived at Stafford, VA: 23% SOS, tire pressure 45psi all around, OAT 62F, wind E @ 25mph, cloudy skies.

    135 miles, average speed 63 mph, 4.4 miles/KW, Charge time 30 minutes, Energy delivered 33KW

    Details from EA bill:

    Walmart 2438 - Stafford, VA
    217 Garrisonville Rd
    Stafford, Virginia 23602
    Charger #100504-09
    Connector #1
    Total paid: $10.45
    Session ID: 237065
    Transaction ID: NA
    Charging pricing: $0.00/session + $0.35/minute (pre-tax)
    Charging cost: $10.45
    Discount: $ 0.00
    Idling: $0.00 ($0.40/min)
    Sales tax (0%): $ 0.00
    End state of charge: 68%
    Energy delivered: 32.9 kWh
    Max charging rate: 75.52 kW
    Charging time: 00:29:51

    Left Stafford, VA: 68% SOS, tire pressure 45psi all around, OAT 62F, wind E @ 25mph, cloudy skies.

    Arrived at New Castle, DE: 20% SOS, tire pressure 45psi all around, OAT 61F, wind ESE @ 25-35mph, cloudy skies.

    146 miles, average speed 56 mph, 4.5 miles/KW, Charge time 45 minutes, Energy delivered 43KW

    Details from EA bill:

    WAWA Store 840 - New Castle, DE
    4000 N. DuPont Hwy
    New Castle, Delaware 19720
    Charger #100276-04
    Connector #1
    Total paid: $15.88
    Session ID: 237097
    Transaction ID: NA
    Charging pricing: $0.00/session + $0.35/minute (pre-tax)
    Charging cost: $15.88
    Discount: $ 0.00
    Idling: $0.00 ($0.40/min)
    Sales tax (0%): $ 0.00
    End state of charge: 79%
    Energy delivered: 42.8 kWh
    Max charging rate: 77 kW
    Charging time: 00:45:22

    Left New Castle, DE: 79% SOS, tire pressure 45psi all around, OAT 61F, wind ESE @ 25-35mph, cloudy skies.

    Arrived at Patchogue, NY: 17% SOS, tire pressure 46psi all around, OAT 69F, wind ESE @ 25-35mph, cloudy skies.

    182 miles, average speed 61 mph, 4.4 miles/KW


    SUMMARY:

    Total miles: 1228

    Total driving time including stops to charge: 24h 30m

    7 stops to charge at Electrify America DC Fast Chargers added about 5 hours to the trip which we found to be much more relaxing. Waiting for the car to charge we would walk around and go to stores.

    Cost using Electrify America DC Fast Chargers: $80.71, not including the first stop in Gainesville, FL which was free.
     
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  3. Tim94549

    Tim94549 Active Member

    Interesting summary. Thanks for posting those DETAILS. I have yet to do any long trips requiring external charging stations..
     
  4. hobbit

    hobbit Well-Known Member

    What sort of accomodation did you find in Wilson, and what was your
    evaluation of its safety?

    Oh, and if you go to your trip summary screen, what was the mi/kWh
    for the legs? [assuming the car counted it as two long ones] It's a little
    hard to pull that out of your figures..

    _H*
     
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  5. (Off topic but you asked).
    Stayed over night at a Microtel hotel just off of I-95 in Wilson, NC.
    Called them to find out if they were opened and what safety measures they were using to protect guests and their staff. It meet my requirements and we were pleased with the accommodations.
    Front desk wore masks and had chairs blocking the counter to keep guest back 6' or more.
    Room was spotless, and we sprayed everything ourselves with a bleach mixture.
    Beds were very clean, sheets looked new and smelled like bleach (not from us, ha).
    They were fully booked! $60 total for the night on a Wednesday.

    Yes the mi/kWh was for each leg. I based my charge station stops on 4.0 mi/kWh with plenty of reserve just in case.
     
  6. FloridaSun

    FloridaSun Well-Known Member

    Great trip statistics.. glad you made it home safe!
     
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