Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In Part 2 of our cross-country EV adventure, we continue north from Carmel, Indiana, and make our way all the way to Lino Lakes, Minnesota, with stops at multiple Tesla Superchargers, a bagel spot, Walmart, and a surprise fire alarm at our hotel.
Today’s route takes us through Chicagoland, across Illinois and Wisconsin, and finally into Minnesota—tackling over 600 miles in one day with real-world charging, dynamic planning, and vehicle performance analysis in my 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range.
🔋 Charging stops include:
• Carmel, IN (Tesla Supercharger + Bagel Fair)
• Fair Oaks Farms, IN
• Janesville, WI
• Tomah, WI
• (Final Arrival) Lino Lakes, MN
💡 Key Tech:
• Tesla Supercharging with official Ford & A2Z NACS adapters (chilled for peak performance)
• CarScanner + iPad Mini live data
• Comma AI BluePilot 2.1
• Tesla App + Membership Pricing
• Real-time thermal management of pin temps
00:00 - Waking Up in Carmel, IN
00:27 - Hotel Charging Fails & Fire Alarm
01:12 - EVDance Sponsor Message
01:49 - Free Charging Surprise
02:23 - Starting the Day: SoC & Route Overview
03:47 - First Stop: Bagel Fair & Supercharging
05:00 - Adapter Swap & Supercharger Setup
06:34 - Max Charging Rate & Breakfast Time
07:40 - Bagel Fair + Early Off-Peak Charging
08:47 - Supercharger Infrastructure Details
09:22 - Departing for Fair Oaks, IN
10:01 - Bonus Car Wash Stop
12:41 - Arriving at Fair Oaks Supercharger
13:32 - Charging Next to Another Lightning
14:30 - Freezer-Chilled Adapter Test
15:25 - Initial Charging Issues
16:31 - Successful Retry & Boost Profile
17:35 - Exploring Version 4 Superchargers
18:28 - Tesla Energy Team Spotted
19:36 - Finished Charging at 80%
20:25 - Route to Janesville, WI
21:23 - Spotting Tesla Tech On-Site
24:29 - Near Empty Arrival to Janesville
25:53 - Stall Conflict & Charging Strategy
26:44 - Parking Dilemma at Full Site
27:36 - Successful Session Start
28:50 - Walking to Hy-Vee for Food
29:20 - Critiquing ABB Terra Chargers at Hy-Vee
30:54 - Why Bad Charging Kills Demand
31:23 - Headed to Tomah, WI
31:53 - Helping a Chevy Bolt Owner
33:21 - Scenic Cruise to Final Stop
34:22 - Arrival at Tomah Supercharger
35:39 - A2Z Adapter & Cold-Start Performance
36:29 - Walmart Errands While Charging
37:17 - Managing Thermal Derating
38:02 - Final Charge to 81% & Trip Summary
39:10 - EA Station Observations
41:21 - Arrival in Lino Lakes, MN
42:18 - Full-Day Trip Stats & Bethany’s Review
#Ford #F150Lightning #CommaAI #OpenPilot #BluePilot
Thank you to #EVDance for sponsoring today's video - click the link below and enter the discount code 20EVDBRAN at checkout to receive 20% off:
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Tesla referral link to purchase a Tesla product and get exclusive benefits: bflasch.com/tesla
Tessie referral: bflasch.com/tessie
Thank you for watching and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more content!
Follow me on Twitter: @brandenflasch
Any inquiries contact at branden@bflasch.com
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Here are some of the products and services that we use on the road and in the making of videos. Check them out with the links below and it helps support the creation of future content.
Amazon shop with multiple categories: amazon.com/shop/brandenflasch
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A Better Route Planner 30 Day Trial: abetterrouteplanner.com/premium/?referral=OBWYHVRA
In Part 2 of our cross-country EV adventure, we continue north from Carmel, Indiana, and make our way all the way to Lino Lakes, Minnesota, with stops at multiple Tesla Superchargers, a bagel spot, Walmart, and a surprise fire alarm at our hotel.
Today’s route takes us through Chicagoland, across Illinois and Wisconsin, and finally into Minnesota—tackling over 600 miles in one day with real-world charging, dynamic planning, and vehicle performance analysis in my 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range.
🔋 Charging stops include:
• Carmel, IN (Tesla Supercharger + Bagel Fair)
• Fair Oaks Farms, IN
• Janesville, WI
• Tomah, WI
• (Final Arrival) Lino Lakes, MN
💡 Key Tech:
• Tesla Supercharging with official Ford & A2Z NACS adapters (chilled for peak performance)
• CarScanner + iPad Mini live data
• Comma AI BluePilot 2.1
• Tesla App + Membership Pricing
• Real-time thermal management of pin temps
00:00 - Waking Up in Carmel, IN
00:27 - Hotel Charging Fails & Fire Alarm
01:12 - EVDance Sponsor Message
01:49 - Free Charging Surprise
02:23 - Starting the Day: SoC & Route Overview
03:47 - First Stop: Bagel Fair & Supercharging
05:00 - Adapter Swap & Supercharger Setup
06:34 - Max Charging Rate & Breakfast Time
07:40 - Bagel Fair + Early Off-Peak Charging
08:47 - Supercharger Infrastructure Details
09:22 - Departing for Fair Oaks, IN
10:01 - Bonus Car Wash Stop
12:41 - Arriving at Fair Oaks Supercharger
13:32 - Charging Next to Another Lightning
14:30 - Freezer-Chilled Adapter Test
15:25 - Initial Charging Issues
16:31 - Successful Retry & Boost Profile
17:35 - Exploring Version 4 Superchargers
18:28 - Tesla Energy Team Spotted
19:36 - Finished Charging at 80%
20:25 - Route to Janesville, WI
21:23 - Spotting Tesla Tech On-Site
24:29 - Near Empty Arrival to Janesville
25:53 - Stall Conflict & Charging Strategy
26:44 - Parking Dilemma at Full Site
27:36 - Successful Session Start
28:50 - Walking to Hy-Vee for Food
29:20 - Critiquing ABB Terra Chargers at Hy-Vee
30:54 - Why Bad Charging Kills Demand
31:23 - Headed to Tomah, WI
31:53 - Helping a Chevy Bolt Owner
33:21 - Scenic Cruise to Final Stop
34:22 - Arrival at Tomah Supercharger
35:39 - A2Z Adapter & Cold-Start Performance
36:29 - Walmart Errands While Charging
37:17 - Managing Thermal Derating
38:02 - Final Charge to 81% & Trip Summary
39:10 - EA Station Observations
41:21 - Arrival in Lino Lakes, MN
42:18 - Full-Day Trip Stats & Bethany’s Review
#Ford #F150Lightning #CommaAI #OpenPilot #BluePilot
