TESLA MODEL 3 LFP 4,000 MILE CROSS COUNTRY ROAD TRIP: CHICAGO TO LAS VEGAS EPISODE 1

EV Channels Review

This video chronicles the initial leg of an ambitious 4,000-mile cross-country road trip in a 2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD with an LFP battery. The reviewer, Joe, highlights the car's performance in extreme cold, including a challenging blizzard encounter. Key takeaways include the car's ability to maintain charge in frigid temperatures, the utility of the CCS adapter for accessing non-Tesla charging networks like Electrify America, and the effectiveness of the car camping feature. While the reviewer praises the Tesla Supercharger network's ubiquity and the Model 3's efficiency on open roads, he notes the impact of cold weather and headwinds on range and charging speeds. The video also touches on the Full Self-Driving beta experience and the practicalities of charging infrastructure, particularly the cost-effectiveness of Electrify America in certain regions. The reviewer's primary focus is on the real-world challenges and capabilities of EV travel, especially in adverse conditions.