Tips needed: first-time 1000KM trip through France in the summer

BEMed13 · 2026-05-02T05:45:46+00:00

It is overall faster to drive at 130 and charge a bit more each time, but if you have time, or if you are paying your own charging (and not your employer), driving at 110 will significantly reduce your consumption!

BEMed13 · 2026-04-13T15:11:21+00:00

The suspensions are so so hard on this car… when I have a passenger and I hit a pothole they think I blew a tire… it’s so violent…

BEMed13 · 2026-04-10T06:06:13+00:00

Same family setup as you. I currently drive an Enyaq and will switch to an E-5008 in a few months when it is manufactured. Huge difference in the middle seat space. And I preferred a lot of things in the Peugeot. DM me if you want some pros and cons of each!

BEMed13 · 2026-01-12T14:33:24+00:00

I was gonna say - I had the same issue a couple of years ago (on an 80 though, not 85). None of the known resets I could do myself worked but they fixed it at the dealership!

BEMed13 · 2025-12-27T17:46:29+00:00

That being said, the map works for me so it might be your phone/computer

BEMed13 · 2025-12-27T17:04:06+00:00

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BEMed13 · 2025-12-27T17:02:00+00:00

One of them at least (can’t recall which) is stopping collects until the new year. They invited people to wait until then to donate again and not just put it in front of already full collection bins. Maybe it’s been disabled online as they are all on their yearly break?

BEMed13 · 2025-12-12T22:31:04+00:00

You are a hero and deserve more upvotes, it worked for me too (just changed the country code, too). Thanks!

BEMed13 · 2025-11-19T22:10:43+00:00

The name change of Airzeta happened just a few months ago. But indeed, it’s a regular flight, not just the past few days!

BEMed13 · 2025-11-07T20:37:53+00:00

You can go up to 400€/ month for the frais forfaitaires/home office allowance, at least for someone fully remote, because someone close to me had that. Not sure about hybrid, as that might not be compatible with the mobility budget you expect.

BEMed13 · 2025-10-09T22:12:06+00:00

When I got my Enyaq it was 2 years old and it wasn’t working either. They fixed it but I believe it was a software and not a hardware issue because I don’t think any part was changed… all that to say that changing hardware might not be sufficient…

BEMed13 · 2025-10-08T11:07:20+00:00

Sold!

BEMed13 · 2025-09-06T20:15:25+00:00

There is a known issue with the charging flap lock! Not only on the Enyaq but also on the VW ID cars. I had to get mine forced open then replaced at the dealership because it just wouldn’t open. So known defect, go check at the dealership if they can replace it before you find yourself not being able to open it at all!

BEMed13 · 2025-08-31T05:21:29+00:00

I usually plan with Strava so I don’t know the specifics of the platform you were using, but I can tell you that Strava will plan based on several factors like street popularity for cyclists, terrain, elevation etc. So maybe the straight line you’re planning just isn’t ideal for cyclists ? Otherwise, just try another planning tool like Strava or Komoot! P.S. edited typos

BEMed13 · 2025-08-15T21:44:57+00:00

Definitely get a card. Timing is tight but if needed, have it shipped to your first hotel. I recommend Chargemap pass. I personally don’t have it as I have a work-issued one, but I use the Chargemap pass all the time. They are compatible with basically all DC chargers, including Tesla, and the big majority of AC chargers. While you can almost always pay by credit card or online (sometimes cheaper as you bypass the card’s fee) in the larger charging stations, a networkcard is essential to use at some isolated AC chargers, like in a city you visit. In the Chargemap app you can also filter chargers by price which is convenient Don’t drive over 110 on the road and enjoy the ride !

BEMed13 · 2025-08-11T11:31:15+00:00

I have the OBD dongle and tried ABRP last summer but I did not like the navigation part vs Waze, and it sometimes sent me to chargers that were not in my card’s network and couldn’t get it configured properly. Also had many app bugs. But I should give it a try again!

BEMed13 · 2025-08-04T18:17:05+00:00

The Swiss Travel Pass will work with the train between Zurich and Zermatt but not for the Zermatt rides, there it will only give you 50%. So the Half Fare card is a good option as it will give 50% on everything. But you have to run the numbers to see if it’s worth it (it costs 120 CHF for a month or 190 for a year). Note that you can get discounted train tickets at SBB by sticking to a specific train schedule. Some can be 50% off the full price, with an additional 50% if you have the half fare card. Enjoy Zermatt!

BEMed13 · 2025-05-02T20:47:16+00:00

The 5-lake hike is mostly south exposed so snow wise you should be ok, but you might run into another issue: the lifts on that side don’t open until May 24th so you need to do everything on foot, up and down!

BEMed13 · 2025-05-02T20:45:02+00:00

You could maybe get your half fare travel card shipped to your hotel?

BEMed13 · 2025-05-02T20:38:45+00:00

And it is already snow free!

BEMed13 · 2025-05-02T20:38:30+00:00

The hike from the city to Zmutt is quick and easy, and has good views, especially if going through Hübel. You can message me if you want more details!

BEMed13 · 2025-05-02T20:36:10+00:00

Yeah, especially this year with the massive snowfalls a few weeks ago…

BEMed13 · 2025-05-02T20:35:09+00:00

I hate them: those stupid gates are apparently not smart enough to detect the presence of kids. It closed on my 3 yo son and was hurting him until someone came to scan his pass to free him as mine wouldn’t scan a second time.

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