Ocean to Ocean EV Truck Race! Cybertruck vs Rivian vs F-150 Lightning vs Silverado Electric - Part 1

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A group of friends participate in a cross-country race from Florida to California in electric pickup trucks, facing various challenges based on the unique features of each vehicle and optimizing charging strategies for efficiency and competition. Teams navigate the journey, focusing on charging stations, battery optimization, and efficient driving techniques to reach the destination, utilizing different charging networks and strategic planning to maintain their lead.

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The cross-country race involves four electric pickup trucks: the F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, Chevy Silverado Electric, and Tesla Cybertruck, each with unique features and charging capabilities.
Teams must strategize efficient charging and driving techniques, considering factors like battery capacity, charging infrastructure availability, and optimizing charging stops.
Challenges such as varying charging speeds, weather conditions affecting efficiency, and unexpected charging equipment failures impact the teams' progress, requiring quick adaptation and strategic decision-making to ensure a successful cross-country journey.

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Recent questions

What is the cross-country race route?
From Jacksonville, Florida, to San Diego, California.
What are the unique features of each truck?
Silverado's large battery, Lightning's charging flexibility, Rivian's smaller size, Cybertruck's reliance on Tesla superchargers.
How do teams optimize charging strategies?
By aiming for higher battery percentages at charging stations.
What are the rules of the cross-country race?
Maximum speed limited to 85 mph, teams can optimize charging strategies.
What challenges do the teams face during the race?
Cybertruck faces charging infrastructure challenges, Lightning has charging network advantage.

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Summary

00:00

Cross-Country Electric Truck Race: Florida to California

A group of friends, including Drew, Max, Adam, Jerome, Robert, Justin, Brandon, Dave, Jordan, Andreas, Colby, and Dominic, embark on a cross-country race from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Diego, California.
The race involves four electric pickup trucks: the F-150 Lightning, the Rivian R1T, the Chevy Silverado Electric, and the Tesla Cybertruck.
The race is divided into a three-part series, showcasing the highlights and challenges faced during the journey.
The teams are assigned to different trucks, with the Silverado accommodating four people due to its spacious cab.
Each truck has unique features and capabilities, such as the Silverado's large battery capacity and fast charging curve, the Lightning's flexibility in using various charging networks, the Rivian's smaller size and battery capacity, and the Cybertruck's reliance solely on Tesla superchargers.
The race rules limit the maximum speed to 85 mph and allow teams to optimize charging strategies.
The race begins at Neptune Beach, Florida, and ends at Dog Beach, San Diego, covering a distance of nearly 2,400 miles.
The teams are named based on their truck models and include members from various automotive and tech backgrounds.
The Cybertruck faces challenges with charging infrastructure, while the Lightning has the advantage of accessing multiple charging networks.
The teams prepare their trucks, charge them to full capacity, and set off on the challenging cross-country journey.

13:30

Cross-Country EV Journey: Charging Efficiency Strategies

Team Rivan and Silverado are limited to using only CCS chargers due to the unavailability of superchargers for their vehicles.
The team starts their cross-country journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with different vehicles and strategies.
Lightning team plans to optimize charging using both CCS and KNX networks, aiming to utilize superchargers whenever possible.
The Lightning team aims to arrive at charging stations with higher battery percentages for better charging efficiency.
The Cybertruck team focuses on full optimization and efficient charging stops due to their smaller battery and lower charging performance.
The Silverado team relies on efficiency and its large battery capacity, aiming to leverage the Tesla supercharging network.
The Silverado team faces potential challenges with charger compatibility and efficiency, emphasizing the importance of a smooth charging experience.
Each team member shares their expectations and strategies for the journey, highlighting the importance of efficient charging and optimal driving techniques.
The teams prepare their vehicles for the journey, ensuring tire pressures and settings are optimized for efficiency.
The teams set off on their journey, with the Cybertruck team starting officially at 10:52 and focusing on efficient driving and charging strategies.

25:40

Efficient Tesla road trip to San Diego

Departure time set for 10:52, accounting for daylight savings time.
Destination: San Diego, route planned to Lamont in a Tesla.
State of charge at 99%, predicting 298 miles.
Emphasis on setting up profiles for optimal settings.
Maintaining speed 10 over the limit for efficiency.
Strategy to optimize traffic for cross-country trip success.
Concerns about flood warnings on the way.
Discussion on driving efficiency and aerodynamics.
Planning charging stops, considering Tesla Superchargers.
Monitoring battery charge, speed, and efficiency for the journey.

40:36

Efficient Cybertruck journey through challenging conditions

Currently traveling at 80 miles per hour with an efficiency of 2.36 miles per kilowatt hour in the past 15 minutes.
Planning to reach a charger in Chiple for an advantage, with a 3% arrival to Mariana.
Considering stopping at a V2 or V3 charger, but aiming to maximize range and efficiency.
Cybertruck charges fastest from 0 to 25% on V3 chargers, then efficiency drops significantly.
Facing wind and rain challenges, pushing to reach Chiple but considering stopping in Mariana.
Monitoring efficiency closely due to high winds, with a 30-mile buffer and 1.5-1.6 miles per kilowatt hour efficiency.
Making strategic decisions based on previous experiences and competitors' actions.
Utilizing handsfree Blue Cruise for navigation and efficiency.
Adjusting speed and strategy due to weather conditions, including rain and wind impact on efficiency.
Facing challenges with charging equipment failure at a supercharger, requiring quick thinking and adaptation to continue the journey.

55:40

"Lightning trucks boost charging power efficiency"

Charging curve updated to 250 KW at 30%
Need to charge at 5% with 250 KW
Lightning trucks choose Dead Charger over Cyber Truck
Tesla charging station busy, only one open
Charging performance filmed on phone, weather conditions noted
Lightning trucks charging curve improved, 250 KW at 30%
Charging power at 450 amps, battery optimization discussed
Lightning trucks advised to charge until Boost is over
Cyber Truck efficiency affected by rain, speed reduced
Cyber Truck Splash and Dash strategy observed, Silverado crew confident

01:11:46

Team navigates charging challenges on electric journey.

The team is driving and discussing their progress, mentioning the weather conditions affecting their journey.
They are approaching a charger in 24 miles with 12% battery left, planning to charge quickly.
The Silverado is ahead but may need to charge soon as well.
The team reaches the charger with 1% battery, facing initial charging issues due to plugging in too fast.
They manage to start charging and monitor the power levels and temperatures of the battery pack.
Despite starting with low battery, they are fine at 6% and experience no power limits.
They switch charging stalls to increase charging speed and offer to pay other EV owners for faster charging.
They successfully ramp up charging speed by switching stalls and ensuring proper activation.
The team continues their journey, discussing buffer range and charging speeds below 10% battery.
They head to the next supercharger, facing clunky initiation and hoping for faster charging speeds in the future.

01:27:37

"Lightning truck leads charging competition strategies"

Trucks need to be on the west coast for filming
Lightning truck has an advantage due to being first to connect
Fast charging cars off
Issues with Bluetooth connection
Battery temperature at 32 degrees
Arrived at 6% state of charge
Lightning and Silverado charging across from each other in Chipley
Lightning and Silverado charging competition
Lightning charging faster than Silverado
Efficiency and charging strategies discussed

01:42:29

"Race to Win: Charging Strategy Success"

Charging at the FPL Evolution site in Crestview, Florida, getting 119 kW.
Trying two chargers, topping up at 115 kW, planning to charge until the next charger 45 miles away.
Leading the Ford and Sado vehicles by 45 minutes to 50 minutes.
Crossing Escambia Bay, in third place but likely to slingshot past opponents due to remaining range.
Arriving at Pensacola, entering Alabama in T minus 10 minutes, navigating a narrow passageway.
Lightning vehicle in distant fourth place, while Team Whopper enjoys Burger King.
Reaching an exit for the third charging session, in a 60 MPH zone, aiming for a Supercharger less than 1 mile off the highway.
Arriving with 6% state of charge, aiming for a 250 kW unplug to lower target arrivals.
Discussing strategies with Tom to charge to 80% for optimal power pull and kilowatt hours.
Leaving Florida for Alabama, first to exit Florida and entering Alabama, aiming to win the race.

01:58:33

Efficient Cybertruck Charging Strategy in Alabama

The team is charging the truck at 254 Kow, optimizing the battery at 38% before moving to the next charger.
They plan to hop from charger to charger, aiming for locations right off the highway for efficiency.
Facing a sudden drop in charging power to 36 Kow, they quickly swap chargers to gain the necessary 3% charge.
The team experiences an unusual power drop, but after troubleshooting, they resume charging to reach 38%.
They strategically plan their route through Alabama, utilizing the Cybertruck's capabilities and charging locations.
Arriving at a charger with 12% state of charge, they decide to charge to 80% due to pressure from Tom, aiming for a Mercedes charger.
Despite some challenges and competition, the team remains confident in their lead, adjusting their strategy for optimal charging and efficiency.

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