TAKING A TESLA ON A HUGE ROAD TRIP

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This video chronicles an ambitious road trip from California to Austin, Texas, in a Tesla Model Y, undertaken with three dogs. The primary focus is the unexpected challenges of long-distance EV travel, specifically the significant time and cost associated with charging. While the reviewer initially aimed for a one-day journey, human fatigue, rather than driver fatigue, necessitated an overnight stop. The Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving capabilities are highlighted as beneficial for reducing driver fatigue and navigating, though the reviewer expresses a lack of complete trust in the system. Charging stops averaged around 20 minutes, but some extended to 50 minutes, significantly impacting the overall travel time. The total trip, originally intended to be a 19.5-hour drive, stretched to 25.5 hours due to approximately 6 hours of charging. The total cost for charging was reported as $183 for roughly 1,000 miles, with the reviewer noting they benefited from free Supercharger miles via referrals. The reviewer concludes that while feasible, such a trip requires careful planning regarding charging durations, especially for longer distances.