In reply to Chuck.

I grew up in Dearborn and the son of a Ford executive. Ford won't be making as much money on my purchase. ;)

Like I said, ABRP is a good guide. You can turn on the live traffic and weather conditions, but at a minimum it gives a ballpark when shopping between cars. I also set the starting to 100% as when I make that trip, I can charge to that level at home overnight. I don't know how actual trip planning will work out on ABRP. I'll document when I get my car and can travel safely again.

To note about the Grapevine: The rest area at Tejon Pass has free DCFC stations now. If I'm being cynical, I see the investment in free chargers cheaper than emergency towing unfortunate souls who thought they could punch it. https://dot.ca.gov/news-releases/news-release-2021-001