TESLA MODEL 3 BEAT ALMOST EVERY ELECTRIC CAR IN A RACE ACROSS THE COUNTRY! I-90 SURGE TEAM RECAP

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The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD team secured a remarkable second place in the I-90 Surge cross-country race, outperforming numerous more expensive and ostensibly better-equipped EVs. Despite initial skepticism and a last-minute car assignment, the team's efficiency, strategic charging, and the Model 3's inherent capabilities proved to be the winning combination. While not a charging 'monster' compared to some competitors, the Model 3's exceptional energy efficiency, estimated at 15% better than the Lucid Air, allowed it to cover vast distances, including an impressive stretch across Washington state without a charge. The team highlighted the car's comfortable ride, improved handling, and the intuitive Tesla software as key advantages. Although the car's route planner exhibited some inaccuracies and the charging speeds were not class-leading, the Model 3's overall performance and value proposition were lauded, solidifying its position as a benchmark for road-tripping EVs.