ARE TESLAS AS GREAT AS PEOPLE SAY? MODEL 3 ITALIAN ROAD TRIP: PART 1

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This video chronicles a road trip to Italy in a Tesla Model 3, aiming to assess its capabilities as an EV road trip machine. The reviewer highlights the built-in navigation and Supercharger network as significant advantages over previous EV road trips. However, the journey is marred by several frustrations with the Tesla's navigation system, including "avoid tolls" causing detours and the system not always providing clear or timely directions. The reviewer also notes the lack of a Head-Up Display (HUD) and the central screen's placement as drawbacks for monitoring speed, leading to a speeding ticket. While the Supercharger network is praised for its ease of use, the reviewer points out that many chargers are located at hotels, lacking amenities like food or restrooms. Despite these criticisms, the car's efficiency and the convenience of Dog Mode are acknowledged. The reviewer's partner expresses significant disappointment, stating they wouldn't want a Model 3 even for free and questioning Tesla's overall quality due to these design decisions, suggesting the Ionic 5 might have been a better choice.