TESLA MODEL Y PERFORMANCE - ROAD TRIP WITH FSD

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This video documents a road trip from Maryland to Florida in a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance, with a heavy focus on the Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities. The reviewer extensively utilized Navigate on Autopilot, Auto Lane Change, and Auto Park, noting both the system's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in adverse weather conditions. While FSD generally performed adequately, the reviewer observed inconsistencies in lane change behavior, especially around slower traffic and large trucks, suggesting the 'Mad Max' setting is not as aggressive as the name implies and might be closer to an average setting. The video also provides valuable real-world charging data from various Supercharger locations along the route, noting increased utilization compared to the previous year. A key takeaway is the efficiency comparison: the Performance model consumed significantly more energy (over 300 Wh/mile) than the Long Range model on a similar trip, with speed and temperature being major contributing factors. The reviewer concludes that speed is the primary driver of consumption, even at moderate temperatures.