MODEL Y ROADTRIP IN COLD WEATHER - RANGE ISSUES EXPLAINED

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This video details a 392-mile round trip road trip in a Tesla Model Y during cold weather, highlighting the realities of highway range and charging efficiency. The reviewer emphasizes that advertised range figures are often misleading for highway driving, especially in cold conditions where efficiency drops significantly (372 Wh/mile recorded). The trip involved two main charging stops, totaling approximately 1 hour of charging time, which added to the overall journey duration compared to a gasoline vehicle. While the reviewer notes the inconvenience of charging stops and slower charging speeds on a 150kW charger (initially experiencing 56kW), they also point out the benefit of free charging found at one location. Despite the range challenges, the reviewer praises the Model Y as an excellent and efficient daily driver, particularly highlighting the convenience of Autopilot in traffic. The video also showcases various Tesla accessories and the Teslogics app for monitoring battery temperature and motor engagement.