CROSS COUNTRY MODEL 3 ROAD TRIP! TRYING TO GET THE MOST RANGE WITH A FULLY LOADED TESLA

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This video chronicles a 1,800-mile road trip in a fully loaded Tesla Model 3 Performance from Colorado to North Carolina. The reviewer, Tijmen, highlights the challenges of maximizing range in a non-range-focused EV, especially when carrying significant cargo. He notes the Model 3 Performance's efficiency, averaging 285.8 Wh/mile over the trip, and attributes some improvement to the addition of Arrow aerodynamic covers, though acknowledges they are not a perfect color match. The journey involved 12 charging stops, utilizing both Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America (EA) stations, with the reviewer expressing a preference for the latter despite occasional complexities. Key takeaways include the car's decent performance on long hauls, the necessity of careful planning for charging stops, and the reviewer's personal preference for maintaining higher speeds over minimizing charging time. Despite some minor issues like a slight steering rack concern and the car's navigation occasionally being inaccurate, the overall sentiment is positive, deeming it one of the better EV road trips undertaken.