First Cyberbeast @ the Arctic Ocean?!

[RobertWarren]

Kind of a pain to carry, but totally understand why you took it. I've been wondering whether it would be a good idea or not.

I was looking at the Polar Tire charger in Inuvik on Plugshare...it shows a $500 cost. Is that legit? I see $100 at other sites, which might look pricey but is not completely ridiculous given the cost of electricity in the far north.

I spoke to him he also charges $100. We charged at the Arctic Char Suites because it was downtown and we stayed across the street at a large hotel (Arctic Char was sold out).

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[BrockN]

I spoke to him he also charges $100. We charged at the Arctic Char Suites because it was downtown and we stayed across the street at a large hotel (Arctic Char was sold out).

Good to know - thanks!

 

[Gene]

I’ve done that trip easily a dozen times from so cal. Back before Cybertrucks. Usually in whatever pickup I had, once in. Chevy Monte Carlo that I was driving from LA to Anchorage for a fellow. I’ve had only one flat that required a spare. The kinds of flats you get on a road like these can’t be simply plugged. The most likely damage is broken windshields. As soon as you arrive in Tuk,, there’s plenty of windshield shops.
First guy to drive to Tuk in a Tesla was in 2015. The dude was from San Diego , he was 84, he did it in a 2014 Model S.

Lower 48 people like to load their trucks up with plenty of useless items like traction ladders and winches. This stuff is not needed and really, if you’re an experienced driver, never needed. Driving the Dempster you’ll see plenty of locals driving normal sedans. It’s actually quite an easy road.
The very few non paved roads in Canada and Alaska are gravel and well groomed.

 

[Jimmy Chacko]

What did you find was the tightest leg, range/charge wise? I'd like to do this next year, if all goes to plan, perhaps joining forces with a local CT buddy to avoid a solo journey... no way my wife is roughing it for more than one night!

I also plan for next year. Let me know your timeline, may be I will join as well (From PA)

 

[RobertWarren]

I’ve done that trip easily a dozen times from so cal. Back before Cybertrucks. Usually in whatever pickup I had, once in. Chevy Monte Carlo that I was driving from LA to Anchorage for a fellow. I’ve had only one flat that required a spare. The kinds of flats you get on a road like these can’t be simply plugged. The most likely damage is broken windshields. As soon as you arrive in Tuk,, there’s plenty of windshield shops.
First guy to drive to Tuk in a Tesla was in 2015. The dude was from San Diego , he was 84, he did it in a 2014 Model S.

Lower 48 people like to load their trucks up with plenty of useless items like traction ladders and winches. This stuff is not needed and really, if you’re an experienced driver, never needed. Driving the Dempster you’ll see plenty of locals driving normal sedans. It’s actually quite an easy road.
The very few non paved roads in Canada and Alaska are gravel and well groomed.

Cool, I thought it was Sandro and his Model X

 

[Gene]

Cool, I thought it was Sandro and his Model X

Actually the Model S guy was earlier as the road only went as far as Tuk at that time. The only way then to drive to Inuvik was on the Ice road.

 

[Cactusrick]

Dawson City to Eagle Plaines was the only tough stretch at 420kms. We charged to 100% at the FLO station and found a safe parking spot at the hotel where we could leave sentry off. Plugged in 120v in the morning to defrost and load up and left at 100%. Drove ~50 km/h for 8.5 hrs and made it with 6% buffer. We probably have 2k lbs of gear, roofbox, and oversize tires. Cyberbeast showing 484kms at 100%.

Tesla's calculation of battery left is interesting and informative. I left a location with it reading at negative 4% when I arrive. I thought it was mostly losing elevation and went for it. Got to the main road and it warned me to drive below 55 to arrive with 0%. I know there is some reserve in our batteries ...but how much??? After diving about 15 of the 90 miles it said 2% arrival and I could drive under 60 mph now...The last 20 miles it read arrival 2%. It arrived with 3%. It was great how on the fly it kept adjusting for speed, wind, elevation etc... It makes me feel comfortable that the Beast keeps communicating with you. BTW GROK is amazing and entertaining....Self driving and talking - sci Fi days finally! thanks Elon

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