Has anyone driven the entire length of Route 66 in their Lucid Air? My wife and I are planning a road trip from NYC to Chicago, then onto Route 66 all the way to Santa Monica Pier. After that, we’ll head back east to Tucson, AZ, and then drop off the car at a transport company and fly home. Any tips for our trip?
Route 66 Road Trip
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Don’t forget to take stops, you can go a long way before you need a charge.
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I did Seattle to Boise when I bought my Air, it’s a very easy road tripping car. Charges really fast too. I didn’t even try Tesla I just did EA chargers at Costco or Kroger. I don’t even have the massage seats and it was comfortable!
I just did it in the Gravity.. I dipped in and out of 66 and adjacent highways.. I rushed it, and didnt really make time for fun... I was on a tight schedule..
From an EV perspective its very easy.. There were no issues with charging or range.. Bring a mobile charger, I used one at a hotel outlet (they told me to). Also, shoot for free charging at hotels where you can, just for reducing cost. I wouldn't worry about driving it in a Lucid. You should be good! Have fun!
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FYI-Santa Fe has a new, large exhibit and hour long movie showing at their downtown visitor/history center that is all about Route 66. I found it super interesting and think it's worth a stop. I believe Albuquerque also has an exhibit somewhere.