FIRST ROADTRIP IN MY MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE

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This video chronicles a 1,500-mile road trip from Colorado to Alabama in a 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance. The reviewer, Coleton, highlights the car's practicality for hauling detailing equipment, fitting an impressive amount into the trunk, frunk, and under-trunk. He notes the car is modified with Mountain Pass performance coilovers and Martian MW5 wheels, paired with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, which he expects to impact efficiency. The reviewer expresses mixed feelings about Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) V12.6.4 on Hardware 3, citing frequent disengagements and issues with maintaining speed, leading him to switch back to Autosteer. Charging experiences varied, with frustration over slow V2 Superchargers and shared power, particularly in Kansas and Oklahoma, contrasted with satisfaction at V3 stations. The reviewer also notes the significant impact of headwinds and high speeds (around 85 mph) on efficiency, with initial figures around 350-370 Wh/mile improving slightly with tailwinds. The trip also features frequent stops at Buc-ee's, a unique Texas convenience store chain, and a positive experience with bug removal services there. Overall, the Model 3 Performance is praised for its road trip capability despite efficiency challenges and FSD quirks.