NEW TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE ROAD TRIP TO FLORIDA (PART 2 OF 3)

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This installment of the "Dave & Kathy Unplugged" road trip series focuses on Day 2 of their journey in a Tesla Model 3 Performance, driving from Connecticut to Florida. The review highlights the vehicle's Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities, praising its performance even in adverse weather, and discusses the effectiveness of its different driving modes (Standard, Hurry, Chill). A significant portion of the video is dedicated to analyzing the car's energy consumption, particularly with the added drag of a roof box and 20-inch wheels, resulting in an efficiency of approximately 2.8 miles per kWh. The hosts debate the Tesla navigation system's conservative charging stop suggestions, opting to trust their own calculations and driving experience. They also explore a newly upgraded Tesla Supercharger station in Halifax, NC, featuring V4 dispensers and Magic Docks. The latter half of the video details their charging stop at a busy Bies in Florence, SC, and their subsequent decision-making process regarding their next charging destination, ultimately choosing Pooler, Georgia, due to fatigue and range concerns, despite the car's potential to reach further. The review emphasizes the practical application of EV math and range management on long journeys.