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    LA to SF Bay Area in a BEV

    Well, I made the trip! For others doing this, I will say that it took about 12 hours. With planned out charge stations to hit, it wasn't that bad at all (although I did get down to 1% battery a few times). But, I took 99 (you are right, Ian - not the best, but better than getting stuck on...
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    LA to SF Bay Area in a BEV

    Thanks - yeah that was a thought too. HWY 99 has a lot of DC stations, so I think my only hurdle is making it through the Grapevine. It's my understanding that the i3 will only charge up to 90% full via DC.
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    LA to SF Bay Area in a BEV

    Thanks, guys! Yes, I have the plugshare app and was planning on taking 99, but saw another post where someone said to "avoid 99 like the plague". I'm just wondering if flat bedding this car up here would be a better idea. I don't want the trip to take 14 hours with charging and driving. Has...
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    LA to SF Bay Area in a BEV

    Hi Folks, First time poster here. I am picking up a 2015 i3 in LA this weekend and am planning to drive it home to San Jose area. I am trying to figure out a few things, namely, whether to take 101 or 99? Or, is the whole thing just a bad idea and I should have it shipped up in a flatbed for...
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