TESLA MODEL S PLAID ROAD TRIP FROM CALIFORNIA TO COLORADO WITH FULL SUPERCHARGERS AND CCS ADAPTER

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This road trip video chronicles a journey from California to Colorado in a 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid, highlighting both the vehicle's impressive performance and the challenges of the current EV charging infrastructure. The reviewer praises the Plaid's speed and efficiency, noting it performed better than expected on highway speeds, even with performance-oriented Martian wheels, achieving low 300s watt-hour per mile. However, the trip was marred by significant issues with charging stations. Early in the journey, Electrify America stations in Bakersfield were non-functional, forcing a detour. Later, the Supercharger network in Las Vegas was heavily congested, leading the reviewer to utilize Electrify America stations, which provided inconsistent speeds and some non-working units. Despite these infrastructure hurdles, the reviewer concludes that the Model S Plaid is a capable and impressive road trip vehicle, capable of handling long distances with its speed and efficiency, though charging reliability remains a significant factor.