daveo4EV
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- David
- Joined
- Jan 28, 2019
- Threads
- 160
- Messages
- 5,810
- Reaction score
- 8,648
- Location
- Santa Cruz
- Vehicles
- Cayenne Hybrid, 911(s) GT3/Convertable
- Thread starter
- #1
Please see updated Plan post #14
I'll be doing an un-official scenic drive on June 26th, 2021
the basic route is: Salinas to King City, King City to Bitterwater, Bitterwater to Pinnacles, Pinnacles to Gilroy - https://goo.gl/maps/wShrCurvjbvZGFfW6
the loop is 127 miles - and we'll start at some EA stations
2 hours 24 minutes according to google maps - I would budget a solid 4 hours from start to finish
the highlight of this trip is route 25 (north or south) - for those that haven't done it - it's fantastic - open road, gorgeous scenery and some places where you might be able to stretch your Taycan's legs.
I'll be updating this thread with data and some pictures from my recon - I'll plan some stops along the way.
THIS IS NOT AN EVENT - NO SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED - YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN FOR EV CHARGING, BREAKDOWNS - This is a loosely organized "drive" - you are welcome to follow the group or go on your own - there is NO organization - other than there will be at least me as another Taycan owner making this drive…
the Beginning and End will be at EA stations - but given we're all Taycan owners we may overwhelm the chargers and have to co-operate with charging stall access - please plan appropriately for your EV charging needs, and be prepared to wait if you need to charge to return home…
I'm going to be driving this route on June 26th, 2021
Details
8:00 am - Arrive @ Salinas EA or Gilroy EA (TBD - will decide closer to actual date)
people coming from a farther distance may want to arrive earlier to get some charge
8:45 am [sharp] - first car leaves EA stations to begin drive
11:45 pm -12:45 pm [fuzzy] - arrive at EA Station at other end (Salinas or Gilroy depending on where we started)
Lunch @ various choices near the EA Station while our car charge
I'll be posting more details but it would be great to get some Taycan's and do a nice scenic drive along this route - please bring food, water, sun screen and any supplies you may require to make the drive comfortable. Once you're on route 25 there are few if any "short cuts" so you are either continuing the trip or turning back…
weather should be great, scenery should be awesome, and sharing our cars will be fun…
I'm going to suggest some "stops" along the way - and we'll take breaks for 10-15 min along the way to get out - enjoy the view - stretch our legs and just relax and take it all in.
I AM REQUESTING ANYONE WITH A DRONE TO BRING AND PROVIDE SOME AERIAL VIDEO FROM SOME OF OUR STOPS…I'll also try and take some pictures - the group will be request to be patient for the group Drone Photo/Video at some mid point along the drive…you are of course welcome to continue on your own - but it might be fun to get a big group photo/video.
Please provide "interest" by posting below - I'd like a rough count - if the count gets "too big" we'll discuss perhaps two groups doing the loop in opposite directions - if that's the case - I'd request another volunteer to loosely organize the other group at the alternate starting location.
AGAIN: This is NOT an organized event - and we will proceed with or with out you-o and you can proceed with or with out us - but I think it would be cool to have a whole bunch of Taycan enjoy'ing a legal drive through some of the most scenic country California has to offer - it's not a bad way to spend the day!
I'll be doing an un-official scenic drive on June 26th, 2021
the basic route is: Salinas to King City, King City to Bitterwater, Bitterwater to Pinnacles, Pinnacles to Gilroy - https://goo.gl/maps/wShrCurvjbvZGFfW6
2 hours 24 minutes according to google maps - I would budget a solid 4 hours from start to finish
the highlight of this trip is route 25 (north or south) - for those that haven't done it - it's fantastic - open road, gorgeous scenery and some places where you might be able to stretch your Taycan's legs.
I'll be updating this thread with data and some pictures from my recon - I'll plan some stops along the way.
THIS IS NOT AN EVENT - NO SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED - YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN FOR EV CHARGING, BREAKDOWNS - This is a loosely organized "drive" - you are welcome to follow the group or go on your own - there is NO organization - other than there will be at least me as another Taycan owner making this drive…
the Beginning and End will be at EA stations - but given we're all Taycan owners we may overwhelm the chargers and have to co-operate with charging stall access - please plan appropriately for your EV charging needs, and be prepared to wait if you need to charge to return home…
I'm going to be driving this route on June 26th, 2021
Details
8:00 am - Arrive @ Salinas EA or Gilroy EA (TBD - will decide closer to actual date)
people coming from a farther distance may want to arrive earlier to get some charge
8:45 am [sharp] - first car leaves EA stations to begin drive
11:45 pm -12:45 pm [fuzzy] - arrive at EA Station at other end (Salinas or Gilroy depending on where we started)
Lunch @ various choices near the EA Station while our car charge
I'll be posting more details but it would be great to get some Taycan's and do a nice scenic drive along this route - please bring food, water, sun screen and any supplies you may require to make the drive comfortable. Once you're on route 25 there are few if any "short cuts" so you are either continuing the trip or turning back…
weather should be great, scenery should be awesome, and sharing our cars will be fun…
I'm going to suggest some "stops" along the way - and we'll take breaks for 10-15 min along the way to get out - enjoy the view - stretch our legs and just relax and take it all in.
I AM REQUESTING ANYONE WITH A DRONE TO BRING AND PROVIDE SOME AERIAL VIDEO FROM SOME OF OUR STOPS…I'll also try and take some pictures - the group will be request to be patient for the group Drone Photo/Video at some mid point along the drive…you are of course welcome to continue on your own - but it might be fun to get a big group photo/video.
Please provide "interest" by posting below - I'd like a rough count - if the count gets "too big" we'll discuss perhaps two groups doing the loop in opposite directions - if that's the case - I'd request another volunteer to loosely organize the other group at the alternate starting location.
AGAIN: This is NOT an organized event - and we will proceed with or with out you-o and you can proceed with or with out us - but I think it would be cool to have a whole bunch of Taycan enjoy'ing a legal drive through some of the most scenic country California has to offer - it's not a bad way to spend the day!
Sponsored
Last edited: