IS ROAD TRIPPING A TESLA A DREAM OR A DISASTER? THE ANSWER ACTUALLY SURPRISED ME!

EV Channels Review

The reviewer embarks on a 2053-mile road trip in a Tesla Model 3 Performance to determine if such journeys are a dream or a disaster. While acknowledging the inherent convenience of home charging and lower operating costs compared to gasoline cars, the reviewer highlights significant challenges during the long-distance trip. The Tesla Route Planner, though generally effective, often suggests suboptimal charging stops, including excessively long charging times (up to 55 minutes) and inconvenient locations like industrial parks with no amenities. The reviewer emphasizes the importance of manually selecting faster 250kW chargers over slower 150kW ones and advises charging only to 50-60% to minimize time spent at stations. The lack of amenities at some Supercharger locations and the unreliability of the Tesla app further detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer finds Autopilot to be a pleasant aid on the highway. Ultimately, the trip is neither a complete dream nor a disaster, but a mixed experience that requires more planning and patience than a traditional gasoline car, especially when traveling solo.