EV ROAD TRIP - SOCAL TO DENVER - DAY 1 WITH TESLA SUPERCHARGERS & BLUECRUISE 1.3!

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This video documents the first day of an ambitious EV road trip from Southern California to Denver, Colorado, in a Ford Mustang Mach-E. The hosts highlight their experience utilizing the Tesla Supercharger network for the first time with an adapter, alongside testing Ford's BlueCruise 1.3. Key challenges encountered include extreme heat impacting charging speeds and availability, particularly in Needles, California, and Kingman, Arizona. The review praises the BlueCruise 1.3 for its refined lane-changing and hands-free capabilities, noting its effectiveness on 98% of their route. Charging experiences varied, with the Barstow Supercharger being efficient and well-equipped, while the Needles and Kingman Superchargers faced heat-related speed reductions and accessibility issues (locked restrooms). The hosts also discuss strategies for managing charging costs and planning routes using third-party apps due to limitations in the native Ford navigation for Tesla Superchargers. Despite the heat and some charging hiccups, the overall sentiment is positive, emphasizing the viability of long-distance EV travel with careful planning.